What Schaumburg Park District does

Schaumburg Park District is a municipal government entity organized as a special park district under Illinois law, established in May 1963 and governed by an elected Board of Commissioners with Executive Director Tony LaFrenere leading operations. The district provides parks, recreation facilities, and community programs across approximately 23 square miles, serving 74,227 residents of Schaumburg plus small portions of Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Roselle, Streamwood, and Rolling Meadows. It is the sixth largest park district in Illinois and operates with 70+ full-time employees and 500+ part-time and seasonal staff, generating 3.3 million+ annual visits across its facilities.

The district's asset base comprises 60+ parks and open spaces, four nature preserves (including the 135-acre Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary with 3.5 miles of accessible trails), multiple aquatic facilities (Meineke Pool, The Water Works indoor water park, Atcher Island tropical water park, Bock Pool), sports complexes (Olympic Park with eight synthetic turf and four grass soccer fields; The Sport Center, a 100,000 sq. ft. multi-use indoor sports facility; Schaumburg Tennis Plus), Schaumburg Golf Club (27 holes), the Elev8 Dance Center, the K-9 Dog Park, and Volkening Lake. Program offerings span aquatics, athletics, gymnastics, fitness, cultural arts, before/after-school care (KASPER, serving 1,300+ children), seniors, nature education, summer camps, and adaptive recreation through the NWSRA cooperative with 16 other park districts. The Schaumburg Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1981, supports fundraising and recreation scholarships.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: property tax levies approved by community referendums form the primary funding base, supplemented by user fees including Fitness Unlimited and Fitness Unlimited PLUS memberships (punch card or annual subscriptions priced at $72-$400 depending on tier and residency), seasonal pool passes ($103-$294), pickleball memberships ($175-$200), daily use fees, facility rentals, and program registrations (43,000+ annually). Distribution occurs through direct public access, in-person registration at facility front desks, and the Active Network online registration platform. Services are priced on a resident versus non-resident basis, with non-residents paying premiums of roughly 15-30%. The district has won three National Gold Medal Awards (1988, 1995, 2004) and holds CAPRA accreditation alongside Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency status, and recently earned a 2024 Platinum Award for Aquatic Safety and 2026 IPRA Exceptional Workplace Award.

Name

Schaumburg Park District

Legal name

Schaumburg Park District

Website

https://parkfun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schaumburg Park District is a municipal government entity operating 60+ parks, aquatic facilities, sports complexes, and a 135-acre nature preserve serving 74,000+ residents across 23 square miles in Illinois, generating 3.3 million+ annual visits through tax-funded and fee-based recreation programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through tax levies approved by community voters. The district has passed multiple referendums for park development and facility construction.
2. Program and Membership Fees: Revenue from fitness memberships (Fitness Unlimited, Fitness Unlimited PLUS), pool passes, program registrations, and daily use fees.
3. Facility Rentals and Rentals: Revenue from room rentals, pool party rentals, park rentals, and facility rentals for private events.
4. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsors (Ascension, Schaumburg Bank & Trust, Pepsi, Links Technology), Park Foundation fundraising, and recreation scholarships.
5. Grants: State and federal grants including Illinois Department of Conservation grants for development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schaumburg Park District is a municipal parks and recreation agency that operates more than 60 parks and open spaces, multiple recreation and aquatic facilities, a 27-hole golf course, a 135-acre nature preserve, and a comprehensive set of community programs. It sells access via daily use fees, annual and seasonal memberships, program registrations, and facility rentals to residents and non-residents of Schaumburg, Illinois. The district also runs before/after-school care, swim lessons, athletics leagues, gymnastics, dance, cultural arts, senior services, and specialized programming for individuals with disabilities through its NWSRA partnership.

Product overview

Schaumburg Park District operates as a comprehensive parks and recreation agency serving approximately 74,227 residents across 23 square miles. The district's portfolio consists of over 60 parks and open spaces, multiple specialized facilities, and diverse program offerings. Core facilities include Meineke Recreation Center (undergoing major renovation through 2026), Meineke Pool, The Water Works indoor water park, Atcher Island tropical water park, Olympic Park multi-sports complex, The Sport Center 100,000 sq. ft. indoor facility, Schaumburg Golf Club 27-hole course, Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm (135-acre preserve), Schaumburg Tennis Plus, Elev8 Dance Center, Community Recreation Center, K-9 Dog Park, and Volkening Lake. Program offerings span aquatics (swim lessons, aquatic fitness, Barracuda Swim Team), athletics (leagues, camps, pickleball, gymnastics, tennis), cultural arts (dance company, concerts, theater), fitness (group fitness memberships), before/after school care (KASPER serving 1,300+ children), seniors, summer camps, and nature/environmental education. The district manages 85 miles of bikeway system and operates special venues including Bison's Bluff Nature Playground, Meineke Park Challenge Course, and various event spaces. Revenue streams include memberships (Fitness Unlimited, Pool Passes), daily use fees, program registrations, facility rentals, and golf operations.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• KASPER: Kids After-School Program for Education and Recreation - before and after-school care program for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade
• Elev8 Dance Company
• Fitness Unlimited
• Fitness Unlimited PLUS

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.3 million+ visits to parks and facilities annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schaumburg Park FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1981Founded in 1981 to support fundraising efforts for District initiatives, particularly recreation scholarships for families based on need. Largest projects include $500,000 for Volkening Heritage Farm and $150,000 for Spring Valley Nature Center museum renovation. Hosts Links Technology Cup and Solstice Hop & Vine Fest fundraising events.
• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of cooperative agreement among 17 park districts forming NWSRA. NWSRA provides therapeutic recreation professionals offering year-round opportunities to individuals with disabilities of all ages and ability levels. Activities include cooperative sports, arts and crafts, fitness, cooking, camps, trips and special events. NWSRA also provides inclusion assistance for individuals wishing to participate in District programs.
• AscensionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider sponsor for First Friday Summer Dance Concert series and other district events.
• Schaumburg Bank & TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution sponsor for National Night Out and other community events.
• Links Technology SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb design and development partner responsible for the district's official website (parkfun.com) and annual Links Technology Cup golf fundraising event benefiting Schaumburg Park Foundation.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor for district events and facilities.
• Schaumburg Business AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner for Lemonade Day program teaching children entrepreneurial skills through running their own lemonade stand business.
• Schaumburg Township District LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners to bring Summer Pop-Up Library to Spring Valley. Library provides children's books and story times at nature center locations.
• Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Access to Fishing program providing free fishing opportunities. IDNR provides tackle, bait, instructions and operates the Tackle Loaner Program.
• Schaumburg Arthur Murray Dance StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing complimentary dance lessons for First Friday Summer Dance Concert series (Swing, Salsa, etc.).
• Village of SchaumburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ownership of Schaumburg Regional Airport. Cooperative agreements for bikeway system development, airport operations, and various community initiatives. Co-sponsor of Summer Breeze concert series.
• Spring Valley Nature ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Summer Insect Extravaganza event at Spring Valley.
• Goodly Creatures TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheatre company presenting Shakespeare in the Park (As You Like It) in partnership with Schaumburg Township District Library.
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeased 73 acres of land from MWRD for construction of Olympic Park with soccer fields, softball fields, skate park, basketball courts and garden plots.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Naperville Park District: One of Illinois's largest municipal park districts, operating an extensive park and facility portfolio, aquatics, fitness, sports leagues, and community programming for a comparably-sized affluent suburb. Directly comparable in scope, governance model, and revenue mix.
• Mt. Prospect Park District: Northwest-suburban park district adjacent to Schaumburg offering pools, fitness, gymnastics, and recreation programming. Comparable operational scale, funding model, and program breadth.
• Park District of Highland Park: North-shore Chicago park district with a similar mix of recreation centers, pools, ice, sports facilities, and nature programming. Comparable resident population, fee structure, and accreditation standing.
• Downers Grove Park District: Western-suburban Chicago park district with recreation centers, pools, sports facilities, and cultural programming. Comparable size class and operating structure to Schaumburg Park District.
• Glenview Park District: Suburban Chicago park district operating pools, fitness centers, ice, tennis, and sports programs. Direct overlap in facility categories, programming depth, and demographic served.
• Carol Stream Park District: DuPage County park district with a comparable facility mix including aquatic center, fitness, sports leagues, and nature programming. Similar governance, accreditation posture, and program-driven revenue model.
• Arlington Heights Park District: Suburban Chicago park district with a comparable facilities mix (pools, fitness, sports centers, ice arena, gymnastics) and program breadth. Similar size class, tax-funded model, and award-winning accreditation profile.

Regional players

• Hoffman Estates Park District: Adjacent suburban park district providing pools, ice arena, fitness, sports, and senior services. Overlaps with Schaumburg's trade area and competes for similar programming enrollments.
• Elk Grove Park District: Neighbor park district serving Elk Grove Village — one of the small portions of Schaumburg Park District's own jurisdiction. Operates a similar pool, fitness, and recreation center portfolio, with substantial geographic overlap.

Others

• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA): Cooperative of 17 park districts (including Schaumburg) providing therapeutic recreation and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities. Not a competitor but a strategic operating partner that extends Schaumburg's service reach and is governed jointly with peer districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/schaumburgparks
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchaumburgParkDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schaumburg-park-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/schaumburgpark

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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