What Springfield-Greene County Park Board does

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri and the chartered public parks and recreation authority for the Springfield-Greene County area, managing more than 100 park sites and over 40 facilities. Its portfolio spans three family recreation centers (Chesterfield, Dan Kinney, Doling), two indoor aquatic centers plus six outdoor pools, five golf courses (Betty Allison at Oscar Blom, Bill and Payne Stewart, Connie Morris Learning Center, Horton Smith, Rivercut), an ice park, a 38,500 sq ft skate park (13,500 indoor and 25,000 outdoor), the Cooper Tennis Complex, multiple sports complexes, the 207-acre Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, the Springfield Botanical Gardens including the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, and an equestrian center.

Programming is organized around four primary customer segments — families and youth, people with disabilities (via the Miracle League barrier-free field and accessible recreation), seniors, and general community members — with a dedicated SPARC partnership embedding the Board into 20+ Springfield Public Schools for before/after school care and youth leagues. Monetization combines a county-wide Park Sales Tax, individual/family program fees (e.g., skate park $7-$12/session, Miracle League $30/season, swimming lessons), facility and party rentals, corporate sponsorships and philanthropic donations channeled through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the Hatch Foundation. Technology infrastructure is modest and conventional — CivicPlus CivicEngage CMS for the website and Active Networks for online registration — with no disclosed AI/ML, APIs, or proprietary platforms. The entity is governed independently of the City of Springfield while collaborating with city departments on shared services.

Name

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Legal name

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Website

https://parkboard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Springfield-Greene County Park Board is a Missouri political subdivision that operates 100+ parks and 40 facilities — including family centers, pools, golf, ice, skate, sports complexes, a farm park and botanical gardens — serving families, youth, seniors and people with disabilities across Greene County via park sales tax, program fees, rentals, sponsorships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL), Campus Recreation Centers & Fitness Facilities Operations (EDALAIAD)

Keywords

• Public parks and recreation
• Municipal recreation services
• Aquatics and sports facilities
• Accessible community programs
• Youth sports leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Springfield-Greene County Park Board is a local government entity operating more than 100 parks and 40 recreation facilities across Springfield and Greene County, Missouri. It provides recreational programming, sports facilities, aquatic centers, golf courses, family centers, accessible recreation, youth development, senior programs, and community events. The organization is funded through park sales tax, program fees, facility rentals, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board operates a comprehensive parks and recreation system with over 100 parks and 40 facilities. The portfolio includes family recreation centers (Chesterfield Family Center, Dan Kinney Family Center, Doling Family Center), aquatic facilities (Chesterfield Indoor Aquatic Center, Doling Indoor Aquatic Center, six outdoor pools), five golf courses, sports complexes (Cooper Tennis Complex, Brightspeed Ice Park, Springfield Skate Park, and multiple athletic facilities), special facilities (Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, Springfield Botanical Gardens with Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center), accessible recreation programs (Miracle League Ball Field, accessible bikes), and youth development programs (SPARC school partnerships, youth scholarships, summer camps). The system is managed via CivicPlus CMS platform with online registration through Active Networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Park Board Golf: Operates five golf courses including Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course, Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course, Connie Morris Golf Learning Center, Horton Smith Golf Course, and Rivercut Golf Course.
• Betty and Bobby Allison Miracle League Ball Field
• SPARC

Products and services

• Springfield Skate Park Indoor and outdoor skateboarding facility offering rails, obstacles, Finland Birch ramps, bowl, flow course, and street plaza; provides daily sessions, camps, private lessons, and party rentals for skateboarders.
• Miracle League Ball Field Barrier-free baseball field for individuals with disabilities featuring cushioned synthetic surface allowing wheelchair and walker access; offers spring and fall leagues with volunteer buddies.
• Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 207-acre farm park providing authentic farm experience with animal barns, visitor center, farm-themed playground, fishing pond, native prairie, and Wilson's Creek Greenway trailhead.
• Chesterfield Family Center Family recreation center offering swimming pools, group fitness classes, personal training, and childcare services.
• Dan Kinney Family Center Family recreation center offering group fitness classes, personal training, and childcare services.
• Doling Family Center Family recreation center with swimming pools, group fitness classes, personal training, childcare, and the Doling Park Museum.
• Golf Courses Five golf facilities including Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course, Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course, Connie Morris Golf Learning Center, Horton Smith Golf Course, and Rivercut Golf Course.
• Cooper Tennis Complex Tennis facility offering memberships, programs, lessons, and outdoor tennis facilities with a pro shop.
• Brightspeed Ice Park Indoor ice skating facility offering figure skating, hockey, public skating, pro shop, and party packages.
• Springfield Botanical Gardens Botanical garden complex featuring Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Gray/Campbell Farmstead, Roston Native Butterfly House, and numerous specialty gardens.
• Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center Equestrian facility offering field trips, equestrian camps, lessons, and activities.
• SPARC (School Parks and Recreation Collaboration) Partnership between the Park Board and Springfield Public Schools offering before/after school programs, youth sports leagues (soccer, volleyball, basketball), and school-based recreation at multiple SPS schools.
• Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund Scholarship program for youth to participate in sports, summer camps, and recreation programs for qualifying Greene County residents.
• Roseann Bentley Musical Playground Interactive musical playground at Phelps Grove Park with eight playground-grade instruments (xylophones, drums, percussive tones) designed for children of all abilities.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools Six outdoor pools including Fassnight Pool, Grant Beach Pool, McGee-McGregor Wading Pool, Meador Pool, Silver Springs Pool, and Westport Pool offering seasonal aquatic recreation.
• Indoor Aquatic Centers Chesterfield Indoor Aquatic Center and Doling Indoor Aquatic Center offer indoor swimming facilities with aquatic programs and pool access.
• Sports Complexes Multiple sports facilities including Cooper Sports Complex, Ewing Sports Complex, Killian Sports Complex, Meador Sports Complex, O'Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium, and Spokes BMX Raceway.
• Accessible Recreation Programs Programs for individuals with disabilities including Miracle League, accessible bikes, and inclusive recreation opportunities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Community Partnership of the OzarkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Led fundraising for Roseann Bentley Musical Playground at Phelps Grove Park, a $1 million project. CPO continues to accept donations for playground maintenance and coordinates naming opportunities for benches.
• Springfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPARC (School Parks and Recreation Collaboration) is a formal partnership between the Park Board and Springfield Public Schools providing before/after school programs, youth sports leagues (soccer, volleyball, basketball), and school-based recreation at 20+ partner schools.
• Rotary Club of Springfield NorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports the Betty and Bobby Allison Miracle League Ball Field, providing funding and volunteer coordination for baseball programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Community Foundation of the OzarksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides financial support for Miracle League programs and accessible recreation initiatives.
• Hatch FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $1 million for McDaniel Park improvements including pump track, pavilion, and playground designs. Construction begins August 2026, opening Spring 2027.
• City of SpringfieldcoreOthersJoint management of website with City of Springfield's Departments of Public Information and Information Systems. The Park Board operates as a separate board under city/county governance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation: Municipal parks department operating sports complexes, aquatic centers, golf courses, and recreation centers. Comparable broad facility portfolio and tax-funded operating model in a similar Midwest market.
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation: Joint city-county parks authority operating nature preserves, sports complexes, aquatic facilities, golf courses, and community centers. Comparable comprehensive programming model and joint jurisdictional governance structure.
• Columbus Recreation and Parks Department: Municipal parks and recreation department managing community centers, aquatic facilities, sports complexes, golf courses, and special facilities. Comparable comprehensive Midwestern city parks system with overlapping programming and similar funding structure.
• Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation: Larger municipal parks system operating community centers, golf courses, sports complexes, nature centers, and greenways. Comparable in scope of facility types and programming but operates at a meaningfully larger metropolitan scale.

Regional players

• Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation: Municipal parks department managing community centers, sports complexes, golf courses, and outdoor recreation. Comparable in scale and facility mix for a mid-sized metropolitan area, with a similar Midwestern operating posture.
• Cincinnati Parks: Municipal parks system operating rec centers, aquatic facilities, golf courses, sports complexes, and nature areas in a comparable Midwestern city. Direct comparable in facility mix and tax-funded public operating model.
• Kansas City Parks and Recreation: Comprehensive municipal parks and recreation department serving Kansas City, Missouri. Directly comparable as a same-state, multi-facility municipal park system offering aquatics, sports complexes, community centers, and golf courses across a similar Midwestern urban footprint.
• St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry: Same-state Missouri municipal parks operator running community centers, ice rinks, golf courses, sports complexes, and aquatic facilities. Strongest direct structural peer given identical state governance environment and overlapping facility mix (aquatics, ice, golf, recreation centers).
• Tulsa Parks: Municipal parks and recreation department operating community centers, aquatics, sports complexes, and a flagship riverfront park. Comparable mid-sized Midwestern city parks system with similar facility breadth and tax-funded revenue model.

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association: National membership and advocacy organization for park and recreation agencies, including municipal park boards like Springfield-Greene County. Not a direct operator peer but serves as the industry body setting professional standards and aggregating benchmarking data most relevant to a system of this type.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheParkBoard
• Instagraminstagram.com/theparkboard
• Xx.com/TheParkBoard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springfield-greene-county-park-board

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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