Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District

What Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District does

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is a California special district — a public agency formed under the Recreation and Park Districts Principal Enabling Act (Public Resources Code §5780 et seq.) — that provides parks, recreation facilities, and community programming to residents across five named communities in western Riverside County: Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester. Headquartered at 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto, the district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Directors serving four-year by-district terms, with a small in-house administrative staff of 11–50 employees and operations audited annually under state reporting requirements.

The district operates a physical asset base of over 100 parks and facilities distributed across four operational regions (Hemet/San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester). Core facilities include multiple community centers (Francis Domenigoni, Marion V. Ashley, French Valley, Menifee, Valle Vista), the seasonal Diamond Valley Aquatic Center, the 18-hole Echo Hills Golf Course in Hemet, the Michael Paul Gymnasium at Larry Minor Regional Park, and a deep inventory of neighborhood parks with athletic fields, playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, and picnic infrastructure. Service offerings are organized into youth and adult sports leagues (baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer), recreation classes (dance, martial arts, fitness, educational), special events (Movies in the Park, fireworks, OLDlympics senior games, seasonal celebrations), and reservable facilities for tournaments and private events. Technology footprint is utilitarian: the public website runs on Streamline (a CMS designed for special districts), and program and sports registration is handled through Rec1, a third-party registration portal.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid public funding model. Property tax receipts from the defined service area constitute the recurring base (functioning as a subscription/recurring revenue line), supplemented by transaction-based income streams: hourly facility and field rentals with multi-tier subsidy pricing, program registration fees, greens fees and golf operations at Echo Hills, and admissions and aquatic programming at Diamond Valley Aquatic Center. Customer acquisition is event-driven — community events drive awareness and registration — and the constituent base is the resident population of the service area, segmented into youth/family programming (primary), adult and senior recreation (primary), and community organizations and tournament/event hosts (secondary). The district has been recognized by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts with multiple Awards of Distinction (staff, board, community landmark, partnership, and sustainability categories) and maintains formal partnerships with the Soboba Foundation, Eastern Municipal Water District, JustServe, and the Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation.

Name

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District

Legal name

Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District

Website

https://gorecreation.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is a California special district that operates over 100 parks, community centers, an aquatic center, and a golf course across Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester, funded by property taxes and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps (HSADABAC)

Keywords

• Public park services
• Recreation programs
• Community facilities
• Youth sports leagues
• Aquatic recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jacinto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a California special district, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District receives funding through property taxes from residents within its service area covering Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester.
2. Facility and Field Rentals: The district generates revenue through hourly rental fees for facilities including gyms, meeting rooms, ball fields, soccer fields, and picnic areas. Fees vary based on user subsidy tiers and are outlined in the district's Field and Facility Rental Use Fees schedule.
3. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from sports programs including youth baseball, girls softball, volleyball, martial arts classes, dance classes, fitness classes, and summer camps.
4. Echo Hills Golf Course: Greens fees and golf operations at Echo Hills Golf Course in Hemet, with regular fees and discounted twilight rates.
5. Diamond Valley Aquatic Center: Swimming admission fees and potentially aquatic programs at the seasonal aquatic center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is a California special district that operates more than 100 parks, community centers, an aquatic facility, and an 18-hole golf course across Riverside County. It delivers recreation programs, youth and adult sports leagues, classes (dance, martial arts, fitness), community events, and facility rentals to residents of Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester. The district is funded primarily through property taxes supplemented by user fees, rentals, and program registration charges.

Product overview

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District operates as a California special district providing a comprehensive portfolio of parks, recreation facilities, and community programs. The district maintains over 100 parks across multiple communities (Hemet/San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester) and operates community centers, the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center, and Echo Hills Golf Course. The district offers youth and adult sports programs, recreation classes (dance, martial arts, fitness), special events, and facility rentals. This is not a technology product company but a public recreation services provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parks and Recreation Facilities Over 100 parks across Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, Menifee Valley, and Winchester offering athletic fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, dog parks, and open space for public use.
• Community Centers Multiple community centers including Francis Domenigoni Community Center, Menifee Community Center, French Valley Community Center (Rancho Bella Vista 2), Valle Vista Community Center, and Marion V. Ashley Community Center offering meeting rooms, gyms, and event spaces.
• Diamond Valley Aquatic Center Seasonal aquatic facility offering daily swimming, swim lessons, lifeguard training, and water activities for the general public.
• Echo Hills Golf Course 18-hole golf course in Hemet offering tee times from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with twilight discounted greens fees beginning at 1 p.m.
• Youth and Adult Sports Programs Organized sports leagues for youth and adults including baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and co-ed adult athletic activities across multiple district regions.
• Recreation Classes Classes offered at community centers including dance, martial arts, fitness/exercise, social classes, educational programs, and lifeguard training for children, adults, and seniors.
• Community Special Events District-hosted community events including Movies in the Park, 4th of July fireworks, OLDlympics senior events, Easter egg hunts, bingo nights, summer youth activities, and seasonal celebrations.
• Facility and Field Rentals Hourly rental of district facilities including gyms, meeting rooms, ball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, and picnic areas to individuals, community organizations, sports leagues, and churches. Pricing based on user subsidy tiers with tournament and special event rates available by phone inquiry.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JustServeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2021JustServe volunteers completed a community improvement project at Valley-Wide's Regional Park in San Jacinto. Approximately 60 volunteers, mostly youthful participants, planted bushes near the parking lot and cleaned up horseshoe pits and tennis courts.
• Soboba FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Soboba Foundation has partnered with Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District on various community projects. The foundation received an Award of Distinction from CARPD for this partnership, recognizing their collaborative efforts to support community recreation initiatives.
• Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley-Wide Recreation and Park District participates in the EMWD Recycled Water Program. This sustainability partnership received an Award of Distinction, recognizing excellence in environmental stewardship through recycled water initiatives at district facilities.
• Friends of Valley-Wide FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation is a nonprofit partner organization that supports the district's mission. The foundation is listed as a key partner on the district website and likely assists with fundraising, advocacy, and community support for recreation and park services.
• Partner Agency ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district maintains a list of Partner Agency Parks on its website, indicating collaborative relationships with other governmental agencies to provide additional park and recreation facilities within the service area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Great Parks of Hamilton County: A special park district serving Hamilton County, Ohio with 17,000+ acres of parks, golf courses, and recreation programming. Directly comparable as a public special district operating parks, recreation facilities, and fee-based programming across a defined service area.

Broad incumbents

• East Bay Regional Park District: A large California special district operating 73 parks and 1,330 miles of trails across the East Bay. Comparable as a public parks/recreation operator in California with a similar fee-for-program and tax-funded model at much greater scale.
• Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District: The county-level parks and open-space district in the same region as Valley-Wide. Comparable as a public-sector park operator with regional parks, trails, and fee-based recreation services in Riverside County.
• LA County Department of Parks and Recreation: The largest municipal parks operator in the US, running 180+ facilities across Los Angeles County. Comparable as a public-sector parks and recreation services provider, though at a much greater scale and with broader programming.
• City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation: Operates 200+ parks, pools, and recreation centers in the Phoenix metro. Comparable as a municipal parks and recreation services provider with similar programming mix (sports leagues, classes, events) though in a different state.

Regional players

• Hemet Parks and Recreation: The municipal parks and recreation department for the City of Hemet, which sits within Valley-Wide's service area. Operates overlapping parks and programs in the same geography, offering a directly comparable municipal alternative.
• Anaheim Parks and Recreation: Municipal parks and recreation operator in Southern California offering community centers, sports leagues, aquatics, and special events. Comparable as a public recreation services provider in California, though operating in a more urban geography.

Emerging players

• YMCA of Riverside County: A nonprofit operator of fitness facilities, youth sports, swim programs, and community programming in the same region. Comparable as a competing provider of fee-based youth sports, swim, and recreation programming in Valley-Wide's service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/valleywiderec
• Facebookfacebook.com/ValleyWideRec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elmhurst-park-district

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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