AccessParks
AccessParks is a privately held, San Diego-based managed broadband provider delivering enterprise-grade fiber, microwave, and 5G/Wi-Fi connectivity — anchored by its SmartParks 5G™ platform — to RV parks, campgrounds, manufactured housing communities, U.S. National Parks, and metro-scale sites, primarily as a no-upfront-cost broadband-as-a-service to venue owners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSan Diego, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AccessParks does
AccessParks is a San Diego-based broadband infrastructure provider specializing in enterprise-grade managed Wi-Fi and fiber-to-the-home connectivity for outdoor hospitality venues and residential communities that traditional ISPs underserve. The company delivers its service through five vertical offerings — RV Parks & Campgrounds, Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs), U.S. National Parks, Residential Communities, and Metro-Scale Sites — anchored by its proprietary SmartParks 5G™ end-to-end platform that combines fiber-optic, carrier-grade microwave, 5G, and Wi-Fi technologies, supported by a proprietary 3D simulation software for custom network design. It holds an exclusive position as the first and only approved Broadband Internet Provider within the U.S. National Park System (serving parks including Death Valley, Glacier, and Yellowstone), and the platform supports 4,000+ simultaneous streaming devices per venue with a contractual 99.9% uptime SLA guaranteeing minimum 50 Mbps per device.
The business model is B2B-managed broadband-as-a-service sold to venue owners and operators under multi-year recurring contracts (typically 5-10 years for MHC bulk deals) with no upfront installation cost. Revenue streams include subscription managed broadband (flat per-room/space pricing for amenity Wi-Fi), bulk fiber-to-the-home wholesale at roughly $40 per MHC unit (resold to residents at $55-60 with $15-20 NOI per occupied home), direct residential FTTH subscriptions up to 1 Gig, and an affiliate revenue-sharing program with park concessioners. The company claims deployment across 1,000+ venues serving more than 30 million annual visitors and residents, with a global deployment capability of 30-120 days and a domestic headcount of 11-50. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, inside sales supported by no-cost assessment questionnaires, self-serve residential signup, channel partnerships with ISPs for DIA backhaul procurement, and a heavy SEO/content marketing engine (100+ blog posts, BBB accreditation, OHI industry association member benefits).
The company is privately held under AccessParks Holdings, LLC (Delaware), with operating brand AccessParks LLC (San Diego, CA), and received a $29,199,114 growth equity investment from M/C Partners (digital infrastructure-focused PE) in late 2023/early 2024 alongside the appointment of Alan Rosenberg as CEO. Use of funds is explicitly directed at organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Earlier funding history includes six disclosed rounds between 2017 and 2022 totaling roughly $5.4M from sources including SeedFolio. No revenue, ARR, or valuation figures are publicly disclosed.
AccessParks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AccessParks
- Legal name
- AccessParks LLC
- Website
- https://accessparks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AccessParks is a privately held, San Diego-based managed broadband provider delivering enterprise-grade fiber, microwave, and 5G/Wi-Fi connectivity — anchored by its SmartParks 5G™ platform — to RV parks, campgrounds, manufactured housing communities, U.S. National Parks, and metro-scale sites, primarily as a no-upfront-cost broadband-as-a-service to venue owners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where AccessParks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Diego
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
AccessParks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Managed Broadband-as-a-Service Subscriptions: Recurring monthly fees from venue owners/operators for managed broadband services under a Broadband-as-a-Service model with no upfront payment for installation. Pricing is a flat rate per room or space for amenity Wi-Fi. Bundled with 24/7 monitoring, support, and SLA.
- Bulk Fiber-to-the-Home Internet for MHCs: Properties negotiate wholesale bulk rates (~$40/unit) and include internet service as a mandatory utility in resident packages ($55-60/unit), creating a $15-20 monthly profit margin per occupied home. On a 100-unit community this generates ~$30,000 in annual NOI for the property owner.
- Partner Revenue Sharing Program: If AccessParks sells directly to guests, they give a commission back to whoever manages/owns the site. Partner revenue sharing programs available for established park concessioners.
- Residential FTTH Subscriptions: Direct residential fiber-to-the-home subscriptions in MHC communities at speeds up to 1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) for downloads and uploads. No installation cost, no contracts, transparent fixed pricing with consistent monthly rate for three years.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | B2B venue broadband-as-a-service - not publicly disclosed |
| Subscription | Monthly | Residential fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) for MHC residents |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | MHC bulk wholesale rate for property owners |
| Other | Monthly | Discount programs for qualifying residents and OHI members |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
AccessParks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AccessParks delivers managed, SLA-backed broadband internet and Wi-Fi services to outdoor hospitality venues (RV parks, campgrounds, U.S. National Parks), manufactured housing communities, residential communities, and metro-scale sites via its proprietary SmartParks 5G™ end-to-end platform. Services are deployed at no upfront installation cost to venue owners, include 24/7 monitoring and support, and are sold under recurring broadband-as-a-service subscriptions. Residential fiber-to-the-home is also offered directly to MHC residents at speeds up to 1 Gbps.
Product overview
AccessParks delivers a single, unified enterprise-grade broadband and managed Wi-Fi platform — anchored by its proprietary SmartParks 5G™ Platform and deployed through five distinct vertical service offerings: RV Parks & Campgrounds Managed Wi-Fi, Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) Internet (including Bulk Fiber-to-the-Home), U.S. National Parks Broadband Service, Residential Communities Fiber Internet, and Metro-Scale Sites Broadband. The SmartParks 5G™ Platform is the underlying end-to-end system for connectivity, monitoring, and support, with no upfront installation cost to venue owners. Two additional customer-facing modules extend the platform: a TV & Streaming Service delivered via preferred partner DirecTV Stream, and a Live Speed Test Dashboard that provides real-time, hour-by-hour performance transparency for property owners and operators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SmartParks 5G™: AccessParks' proprietary end-to-end platform for connectivity, monitoring and support marketed under the SmartParks 5G™ name.
Products and services
- SmartParks 5G™ Platform Proprietary end-to-end platform powering all AccessParks managed Wi-Fi and broadband service offerings, delivering connectivity, network monitoring, and 24/7 support to outdoor hospitality venues with no installation cost to venue owners and capacity for over 4,000 devices streaming simultaneously.
- RV Parks & Campgrounds Managed Wi-Fi Enterprise-grade, fully managed Wi-Fi service for RV parks and campgrounds with guaranteed minimum 50 Mbps per device, 99.9% uptime SLA, 24/7 monitoring and support, and no upfront installation cost. Combines fiber, microwave, 5G, and Wi-Fi to deliver high-capacity outdoor networks for venue owners/operators.
- Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) Internet Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and managed bulk internet service for manufactured housing communities, with speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps), 24/7 support, and zero upfront installation cost to property owners. Includes a partner revenue-sharing / bulk internet model that creates an NOI line item for community owners.
- U.S. National Parks Broadband Service High-speed broadband service delivered by AccessParks as the first and only approved Broadband Internet provider (concessioner) within the U.S. National Park System, currently serving parks including Death Valley, Glacier, and Yellowstone with 24/7 support and network monitoring for visitors at lodges, visitor centers, and campgrounds.
- Residential Communities Fiber Internet Custom broadband solutions for residential and multi-family communities, including bulk fiber-to-the-home with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, 24/7 support, and end-to-end management designed to enhance resident livability and property value.
- Metro-Scale Sites Broadband Comprehensive 5G-network-based broadband service tailored for metro-scale urban areas, designed to close the digital divide and deliver 100 to 1,000 Mbps of internet capacity with customized manager dashboards and proactive network monitoring.
Quantifiable outcome
- Fiber infrastructure adds approximately $6,000 per lot to MHC property valuation (e.g., $600,000 for 100-lot community)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use AccessParks
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
AccessParks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
AccessParks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)coreIndustry association partnership providing discounted monthly rates to OHI members. AccessParks is featured in OHI member benefits, providing enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions to OHI-affiliated RV parks and campgrounds across the outdoor hospitality industry.
- FreedomFicoreStrategic partnership announced to bring 5G connectivity to America's parks. Referenced in AccessParks news section: 'AccessParks Partners with FreedomFi to Bring 5G to America's Parks' - collaboration on 5G deployment across outdoor hospitality venues leveraging FreedomFi's decentralized wireless technology.
- ISPs NationwidecorePartnerships with ISPs nationwide for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) circuits procurement. AccessParks negotiates wholesale fiber pricing to minimize lead times and ensure parks are never without reliable backhaul, often securing 1,000 Mbps or higher DIA circuits.
- MyBundle.TVminorStreaming device purchasing platform partner. AccessParks residents and guests can purchase streaming devices directly through MyBundle.TV as a referral/affiliate partner integrated into AccessParks customer experience.
- VonageminorRecommended VOIP home phone service provider for AccessParks residents seeking traditional landline alternatives. Referenced via https://www.vonageforhome.com/.
- OomaminorRecommended VOIP home phone service provider for AccessParks residents seeking traditional landline alternatives. Referenced via https://www.ooma.com/.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AccessParks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TengoInternet: TengoInternet is the most direct competitor to AccessParks, providing managed Wi-Fi and broadband specifically to RV parks, campgrounds, and manufactured housing communities. Both companies target the same outdoor hospitality customer base with similar managed-service and bulk-internet revenue models.
- Pavlov Media: Pavlov Media delivers managed Wi-Fi and fiber connectivity to student housing, apartments, and RV parks, with an RV park division that directly overlaps AccessParks' core market. Its managed-service model, multi-year contracts, and venue-level deployment cadence are highly comparable to AccessParks' SmartParks 5G™ offering.
- Blupeak (formerly HotSpot Communications): Blupeak provides managed Wi-Fi and broadband to outdoor hospitality venues including RV resorts and campgrounds, making it a direct competitor in AccessParks' primary segment. The companies compete head-to-head on managed amenity Wi-Fi, SLA-backed service, and bulk internet programs for property owners.
- Nomad Internet: Nomad Internet provides mobile and fixed wireless internet targeted at RVers, travelers, and rural residents — the same end-user base AccessParks serves through venue-managed Wi-Fi. Both companies compete for the digital nomad and remote-worker connectivity dollar, though Nomad sells more directly to consumers.
Emerging players
- Starlink (SpaceX): Starlink is a meaningful emerging competitor in the same end-user market — RVers, rural homeowners, and remote properties — where AccessParks sells venue-managed broadband. As Starlink coverage and capacity improve, it threatens to disintermediate venue-managed Wi-Fi by giving individual guests their own high-speed connection.
- Point Broadband: Point Broadband is a growing fixed wireless and fiber ISP focused on rural and small-community markets, directly overlapping AccessParks' residential community and MHC segments. Both companies pursue similar 'underserved community' broadband economics and could be both a competitor and an acquisition target for AccessParks' roll-up strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Boingo Wireless: Boingo Wireless is an established managed Wi-Fi provider for large venues including airports, military bases, and stadiums, with comparable enterprise-grade network design and SLA capabilities. While not focused on outdoor hospitality, Boingo competes for the same 'managed venue Wi-Fi' RFP dollars and represents a likely acquirer or strategic alternative for AccessParks.
- Hughes Network Systems (HughesNet): HughesNet is a major satellite broadband provider serving rural and remote customers, the same population that uses RV parks, campgrounds, and MHCs. As a broad incumbent, HughesNet is the legacy alternative that AccessParks explicitly displaces with fiber and microwave at the venue level.
- Cox Communications / Cox Business: Cox is a major cable broadband incumbent and the type of legacy ISP that AccessParks displaces at MHCs and RV parks. Cox Business is referenced implicitly in AccessParks' value proposition (replacing aging cable infrastructure prone to water intrusion and reliability issues) and is a comparable broadband incumbent across the U.S.
Regional players
- Cal.net (Rawband Communications): Cal.net is a California-based WISP providing fixed wireless and fiber broadband to rural and exurban communities — a regional peer to AccessParks' metro-scale and MHC operations. It is comparable in technology stack (WISP + fiber) and customer profile, though it does not focus on the outdoor hospitality vertical.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AccessParks financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AccessParks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AccessParks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds7 records
Investors2 records
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AccessParks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AccessParks
What does AccessParks do?
AccessParks delivers managed, SLA-backed broadband internet and Wi-Fi services to outdoor hospitality venues (RV parks, campgrounds, U.S. National Parks), manufactured housing communities, residential communities, and metro-scale sites via its proprietary SmartParks 5G™ end-to-end platform. Services are deployed at no upfront installation cost to venue owners, include 24/7 monitoring and support, and are sold under recurring broadband-as-a-service subscriptions. Residential fiber-to-the-home is also offered directly to MHC residents at speeds up to 1 Gbps.
Is AccessParks a public or private company?
AccessParks is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was AccessParks founded?
AccessParks was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AccessParks based?
AccessParks is headquartered in San Diego, United States, in the North America region.
How does AccessParks make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Managed Broadband-as-a-Service Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are bulk Fiber-to-the-Home Internet for MHCs, partner Revenue Sharing Program and residential FTTH Subscriptions.
Who are AccessParks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TengoInternet, Pavlov Media, Blupeak (formerly HotSpot Communications) and Nomad Internet. Emerging players are Starlink (SpaceX) and Point Broadband. Broad incumbents are Boingo Wireless, Hughes Network Systems (HughesNet) and Cox Communications / Cox Business. Cal.net (Rawband Communications) is listed as a regional player.
Does AccessParks have an API?
No public API is recorded for AccessParks.