{"id":271590,"date":"2026-08-25T00:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T00:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/271590\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T00:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T00:38:43","slug":"penn-state-health-recfest-celebrates-inclusive-recreation-for-all-ages-and-abilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/271590\/","title":{"rendered":"Penn State Health RecFest celebrates inclusive recreation for all ages and abilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PMR-JP-082226-RecFest-13_1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"An individual in a wheelchair holds a basketball in the air and smiles. Another person to her right reaches out toward the ball.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Attendees at Penn State Health RecFest 2026 played wheelchair basketball and took part in other adaptive activities.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of individuals of all ages and abilities gathered at Spooky Nook Sports Complex on Saturday, Aug. 22, for Penn State Health RecFest 2026, a community event showcasing inclusive sports, adaptive recreation and wellness opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>August 24, 2026Penn State Health News\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennstatehealth.org\/services-treatments\/physical-medicine-rehabilitation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Penn State Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/a>, the annual event highlighted a wide range of adaptive sports and recreational activities designed to foster participation, connection and healthy living. Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital served as the Champion Sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>The event featured interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities that allowed attendees to explore adaptive recreation options. Participants had the opportunity to try activities including cycling, tennis, sled hockey, golf, wheelchair basketball, rugby, weight training and an obstacle course.<\/p>\n<p>RecFest welcomed individuals with visible and invisible disabilities, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Organizers said the event aimed to increase awareness of adaptive sports opportunities while helping community members discover new ways to stay active and engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers said RecFest reflected Penn State Health\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting accessibility, inclusion and wellness through sports and recreation, creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities to participate, compete and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Hover cursor over image to reveal gallery controls.<br \/><a title=\"Penn State Health RecFest 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pennstatehershey\/albums\/72177720335304294\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55485709796_5feda05242_b.jpg\" alt=\"Penn State Health RecFest 2026\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble accessing this content, or would like it in another format, please <a href=\"https:\/\/pennstatehealthnews.org\/2026\/08\/penn-state-health-recfest-celebrates-inclusive-recreation-for-all-ages-and-abilities\/mailto:news@pennstatehealth.psu.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">email Penn State Health Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Attendees at Penn State Health RecFest 2026 played wheelchair basketball and took part in other adaptive activities. 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