Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District

What Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District does

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District (SEPRD) is an Oregon government special district established in 2006 that provides parks, recreation, and community services to residents and visitors of Seaside, Oregon and the surrounding North Oregon Coast region. The district operates four primary facilities—Sunset Pool (aquatic center), Bob Chisholm Community Center (event space with commercial kitchen), Broadway Field (outdoor field), and Mary Blake Playhouse (theater venue)—and delivers programming including drop-in basketball, Tai Ji for Better Balance, a Diabetes Prevention Program, Wellness Mini Retreats, senior meal services, and youth activities. SEPRD also runs six recurring seasonal events, most prominently the Seaside Farmers Market, which it has operated since 2014 and which attracts over 13,000 visitors per summer across a 13-week season with 65+ vendor booths.

The district is funded primarily through property taxes, user fees, and event sponsorships rather than commercial revenue. Pricing is highly subsidized to maximize public access: drop-in basketball is $3 for residents and $5 for guests, farmers market admission is free, and most wellness and senior programs are offered at low or no cost. Major corporate sponsors include Providence Seaside Hospital (Golden Peach Sponsor of the Farmers Market) and Pacific Power (Red Raspberry Sponsor). Governance is provided by an elected or appointed SEPRD Board that meets monthly at the Bob Chisholm Community Center.

The district's technology stack is comprised entirely of off-the-shelf civic SaaS tools: a CivicPlus-powered content management system on sunsetempire.com, a secure.rec1.com online registration portal, and Manage My Market for vendor administration of the farmers market. Social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and an iCalendar subscription feed handle community communications. The organization develops no proprietary technology, holds no patents, and discloses no AI/ML capabilities. Revenue, headcount trends, and detailed financial performance are not publicly disclosed, consistent with Oregon special district reporting practices.

Name

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District

Legal name

Sunset Empire Parks & Recreation District, OR

Website

https://sunsetempire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District is an Oregon government special district operating recreational facilities, community programs, and seasonal events for Seaside-area residents and visitors. Services include pools, wellness classes, sports programs, facility rentals, and a seasonal farmers market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation and Community Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Public recreation services
• Community facility rentals
• Aquatic and fitness programs
• Seasonal community events
• Wellness and senior programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seaside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District is an Oregon government special district that operates public recreational facilities (Sunset Pool, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Broadway Field, Mary Blake Playhouse) and delivers community programs including wellness classes, drop-in sports, senior meals, and seasonal community events such as the Seaside Farmers Market, Turkey Trot, Fall Fun Fest, and Egg Hunt. It also provides facility rentals to private parties and community organizations.

Product overview

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District operates a network of recreational facilities and community programs in Seaside, Oregon. The district's core offerings include four main facilities: Sunset Pool (aquatic center), Bob Chisholm Community Center (event space with commercial kitchen and meeting rooms), Broadway Field (outdoor field), and Mary Blake Playhouse (theater venue). These facilities support a diverse portfolio of programs including wellness initiatives (Tai Ji for Better Balance, Diabetes Prevention Program, Wellness Mini Retreats), recreational activities (Drop-in Basketball), and seasonal events (Seaside Farmers Market, Seaside Turkey Trot, Fall Fun Fest, Community Egg Hunt & Treasure Dive, Seaside Family Dance, Holiday Rockin' Swim). The district also provides facility rental services for private events and community gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seaside Farmers Market: Seasonal farmers market operating from third Wednesday in June to second Wednesday in September, featuring regional farmers, artisan food, craftsman and artists, and community non-profits
• Seaside Turkey Trot
• Fall Fun Fest
• Community Egg Hunt & Treasure Dive
• Seaside Family Dance
• Holiday Rockin' Swim
• Wellness Programs

Products and services

• Sunset Pool Public aquatic facility at 1140 Broadway St, Seaside, OR featuring scheduled swim times, aquatic fitness programs, and rental availability for community use.
• Bob Chisholm Community Center Community center at 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR with Main Hall, meeting rooms, conference rooms, and a commercial kitchen. Hosts board meetings, senior meals, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, dance fitness classes, and private rentals.
• Broadway Field Outdoor field at 1230 Broadway St, Seaside, OR used for community gatherings and events such as egg hunts.
• Mary Blake Playhouse Theater/playhouse venue at 1218 Avenue A, Seaside, OR available for private functions and community performances.
• Seaside Farmers Market Seasonal farmers market held Wednesdays from the third week of June to the second week of September in the Sunset Recreation Center parking lot at 1120 Broadway, featuring 65+ vendor booths with regional farmers, artisan foods, crafts, live music, and food trucks, attracting over 13,000 visitors per summer.
• Seaside Turkey Trot Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run/walk on the Seaside Promenade, family and pet friendly with pre-registration and participant t-shirts.
• Fall Fun Fest Annual Halloween-themed event at Sunset Recreation Center with carnival games, crafts, cookie walk, and costume contest.
• Community Egg Hunt & Treasure Dive North Oregon Coast's largest egg hunt with over 10,000 treat-filled eggs plus a pool treasure dive at Sunset Pool for ages 7-14, with face art, concessions, and a visit with the Bunny.
• Seaside Family Dance Family-friendly dance event at Sunset Recreation Center with crafts, popcorn, refreshments, face painting, and photo booth.
• Holiday Rockin' Swim December holiday swimming event at Sunset Pool with holiday music, treats, and hot cocoa.
• Tai Ji for Better Balance 12-week fall prevention wellness program covering 8 forms of Tai Chi with mini therapeutic movements, offered Monday/Wednesday 12:00-12:50pm.
• Diabetes Prevention Program Program for pre-diabetic or at-risk individuals that supports healthy lifestyle changes to manage or prevent type 2 diabetes; offered Spring 2026 at Sunset Recreation Center.
• Wellness Mini Retreats Workshops combining Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation principles, including a Fall Workshop (November 8) on chakras, aromatherapy, and mindful movement, and a Winter Workshop (January 24) on wellness resolutions, breathing techniques, and restorative yoga.
• Drop-in Basketball Community basketball program held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in the Sunset Recreation Center Main Gym; $3 for residents, $5 for guests.
• Facility Rentals Rental program for district facilities including Bob Chisholm Community Center, Broadway Field, Mary Blake Playhouse, and Sunset Pool, booked through rental packets.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Providence Seaside HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolden Peach Sponsor of Seaside Farmers Market. Providence Seaside Hospital sponsors the seasonal farmers market as a major community health initiative, providing visibility and support for healthy food access programs.
• Pacific PowermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRed Raspberry Sponsor of Seaside Farmers Market. Pacific Power provides sponsorship support for community events including the Farmers Market and Family Dance, gaining brand visibility in the local community.
• Bruce's Candy KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing prize baskets for the annual Egg Hunt event.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering sunsetempire.com with content management system, calendar functionality, facility management, and online registration capabilities.
• Manage My MarketcoreTechnology or IntegrationVendor management platform used for Seaside Farmers Market vendor applications, booth assignments, and insurance documentation.
• Seaside Middle School Builders ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Egg Hunt and Treasure Dive event.
• Clatsop County Scholarship ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Egg Hunt and Treasure Dive event.
• City of SeasideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Egg Hunt and Treasure Dive event.
• North Coast Food TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Seaside Farmers Market in video content as part of regional food tourism initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sunsetempireparkrecreation651
• Facebookfacebook.com/sunsetempireparkandrecreationdistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/seprdplay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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