What Sugar Grove Park District does

Sugar Grove Park District is a special-purpose unit of local government under Illinois law, headquartered at 61 South Main Street, Sugar Grove, Illinois, and governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. The district operates 20 parks spanning 115 acres and delivers recreation programming, before/after school child care, youth and adult athletics, inclusion services, and community events to a resident base of 19,000+ across Sugar Grove and adjacent Kane County communities. Service delivery spans school sites operated in partnership with Kaneland Community School District 302 (CARE before/after school program at four elementary schools), therapeutic recreation through the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA), and structured adult programming via a partnership with the Association for Individual Development (AID). The district maintains one of the lowest property tax rates among full-service park districts in Kane County and entered a 2006 Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement with Fox Valley Park District that grants residents in-district access to Fox Valley facilities in exchange for trade of future tax revenue.

The district's revenue model is built primarily on a recurring property tax levy supplemented by program registration fees, monthly CARE child care fees ($50 non-refundable registration plus monthly drafts on the 15th of the prior month), intergovernmental agreement revenue from reciprocal arrangements, donations and sponsorships (including $1,800 park bench memorials and 5K sponsorships), and occasional grants such as the $400,000 Illinois Department of Natural Resources matching grant used for Harter Community Park in 2015. Annual operating budget is approximately $1.2 million. Distribution is omnichannel and direct-to-consumer: an online Rec1 registration portal operates 24/7, supplemented by walk-in office service (Monday–Friday 9am–4pm), mail, fax, and a 24-hour drop box. Marketing relies on the sgparks.org website, seasonal printed program brochures, email newsletters, Facebook, an electronic community billboard at Route 47 & Cross Street, and signature community events such as the annual Run to Remember 5K. Headcount is 11–50, including an Executive Director (Scott Nadeau), Superintendent of Parks, Program Manager, School Services Manager, Athletics Manager, and Business Manager, with seasonal and part-time staff supporting program delivery. The operating model is best characterized as a community-based municipal recreation agency rather than a technology or product business.

Name

Sugar Grove Park District

Legal name

Sugar Grove Park District

Website

https://sgparks.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sugar Grove Park District is a municipal park district in Kane County, Illinois, operating 20 parks across 115 acres and delivering youth athletics, before/after school care, inclusion services, and community events to 19,000+ residents via a property-tax-funded public agency model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Youth athletic leagues
• Before after school care
• Municipal recreation programs
• Community park facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Grove

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Annual property tax levy as primary revenue source for district operations and maintenance. District maintains one of the lowest tax rates among full-service park districts in Kane County.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for participation in recreational programs including athletics, CARE before/after school program, and special events. Resident and non-resident fee structures apply.
3. CARE Program Fees: Monthly fees for before and after school child care program. $50 non-refundable registration fee plus monthly charges based on days required.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: Donations accepted for park bench memorials ($1,800), sponsorships for community events like Run to Remember 5K, and general contributions.
5. Intergovernmental Agreement Revenue: Reciprocal agreements with Fox Valley Park District and other agencies for in-district rates and shared facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sugar Grove Park District is a municipal park district that operates 20 parks across 115 acres in Sugar Grove and surrounding Kane County communities, providing recreational programming, youth and adult athletic leagues, before and after school child care (CARE), community events, and inclusion services for individuals with disabilities. The district funds operations through a property tax levy, program registration fees, sponsorships, and donations, and serves over 19,000 residents.

Product overview

Sugar Grove Park District operates as a comprehensive parks and recreation agency serving over 19,000 residents through a network of programs, facilities, and services. The district offers youth athletic leagues (302 Basketball League, Baseball/Softball), before/after school childcare (CARE program), inclusion services for individuals with disabilities through FVSRA partnership, community events (Run to Remember 5K), and maintains 20 parks across 115 acres. The district provides an online registration system via Rec1 for convenient program enrollment and manages facilities including ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, bike trails, dog parks, and the Prairie Building hosting adult disability programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated parks and recreation service network rather than a discrete product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 302 Basketball League Youth basketball league for kindergarten through 8th grade, played December through March. Each participant receives a jersey; the program teaches fundamentals of basketball while emphasizing respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Open to residents and non-residents with separate fee structures.
• Baseball/Softball Programs Youth baseball and softball leagues offered in Spring (April-June) and Fall (August-October) seasons. Baseball divisions include T-Ball, Instructional, Minors, and Majors; softball divisions include 8U, 10U, and 12U. Each player receives a jersey; rubber cleats are recommended; 8-10 regular season games plus playoffs.
• Before & After School CARE Before and after school child care program for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade, delivered at four Kaneland elementary schools (McDole, John Shields, Blackberry Creek, and John Stewart). Operates 6:30am-6:00pm on school days, providing sports, arts and crafts, games, reading, music, videos, and homework time. $50 non-refundable registration fee plus monthly tuition auto-drafted on the 15th of the month prior.
• Run to Remember 5K & Fun Run Annual community 5K race and kids' Fun Run honoring individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Sugar Grove community. Includes community partner donations and volunteer opportunities. Open to runners, families, and community supporters.
• Inclusion Services Collaborative program with the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) providing reasonable modifications so individuals with disabilities can participate in standard park district programs. Services include activity modification, adaptive equipment, additional staff support, sign language interpreters, and specialized support plans. At least two weeks' notice is required for inclusion requests.
• FVSRA Therapeutic Recreation Programs Year-round therapeutic recreation services delivered through FVSRA for individuals with disabilities, including general programs, Special Olympics sports, leisure education, day camps, special events, travel opportunities, individualized programming, and social programs. Open to residents of the seven member park districts.
• Parks & Facilities Network Network of 20 parks spanning 115 acres including ball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, shelters, dog parks, bike trails, and natural areas. Major facilities include Volunteer Park (with the Prairie Building), Pritchard Sports Complex, Harter Community Park, and the Repede Center administration building. Open to residents and guests for outdoor recreation and community use.
• Woof Run Dog Park Fenced dog park located at the Pritchard Sports Complex, providing a designated off-leash space for dogs. Open to district residents and guests.
• STARS Program (Prairie Building) Year-round community-based Structured Therapeutic Adult Recreation Services (STARS) program for adults with disabilities, housed at the Prairie Building at Volunteer Park since 2016. Provides activities addressing community integration, recreation, and independent living skills, delivered in partnership with FVSRA and the Association for Individual Development (AID).
• Bike & Pedestrian Pathways Miles of bike and pedestrian trails connecting Sugar Grove to the Fox Valley area and the Virgil L. Gilman Trail. The district participates in the intergovernmental Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee for pathway connectivity planning. Open to walkers, runners, and cyclists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 19,000+ residents with 100s of programs annually across 20 parks covering 115 acres

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association for Individual Development (AID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016STARS (Structured Therapeutic Adult Recreation Services) program partnership. STARS is a year-round community-based program for adults with disabilities providing activities that address key areas of learning in community integration, recreation and independent living skills. Located at the Prairie Building since 2016.
• Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesminorOthers · 1 January 2015Department of Natural Resources grant of $400,000 used for development of Harter Community Park in 2015. Park developed on land owned by Kaneland School District at Harter Middle School site.
• Fox Valley Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement entered in 2006 that traded future tax income for in-district rates for Sugar Grove residents at Fox Valley programs. Residents receive same fees as Fox Valley residents for both season passes and daily admission rates.
• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFVSRA was formed in 1976 to provide recreational activities for residents with disabilities. Sugar Grove Park District joined in January 2005. FVSRA provides year-round Therapeutic Recreation Services including general programs, Special Olympics sports, leisure education, day camps, special events, travel opportunities, individualized programming, and social programs. Financial resources come from the Special Recreation Tax levied by seven member park districts, fundraising, donations, and registration fees.
• Kaneland Community School District #302coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple intergovernmental partnerships including shared facility use at Harter Middle School for Harter Community Park development (using $400,000 DNR grant), and school sites for CARE before/after school program locations. Joint facility sharing arrangements and coordinated planning.
• ENCAPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental consulting contractor working on Dugan Park West natural beauty restoration including invasive species treatment, meadow restoration, and prescribed burns.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fox Valley Park District: Neighboring Illinois park district and the district's primary intergovernmental partner under the 2006 boundary agreement. Provides substantially overlapping recreation programs, athletic leagues, and facilities to adjacent Kane County communities.
• Geneva Park District: Adjacent Kane County park district operating similar recreation programming, athletic leagues, and before/after school care. Comparable in scale and service mix to Sugar Grove Park District.
• Batavia Park District: Fox Valley-area Illinois park district delivering youth athletics, community events, and park facilities within the same regional market served by Sugar Grove's reciprocal agreements.
• St. Charles Park District: Neighboring Kane County park district offering comparable recreation, athletics, and childcare programming with overlapping population catchment in the Fox River Valley.
• Oswegoland Park District: Kendall/Kane-area Illinois park district providing similar athletic leagues, before/after school care, and community recreation services in the same Fox Valley corridor.
• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA): Joint special recreation agency formed in 1976 of which Sugar Grove Park District is a member since 2005; directly provides therapeutic recreation, Special Olympics, and inclusion services that Sugar Grove delivers through its Prairie Building.

Regional players

• Naperville Park District: Large DuPage/Will County park district serving a substantially bigger population with the same public-sector recreation model; useful benchmark for operating discipline and program depth, though larger and not directly overlapping territory.
• Aurora Park District: City of Aurora recreation operator that previously owned and sold the Sugar Grove Sports Complex property to the district; delivers overlapping recreation and athletic programming in the broader Aurora metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sgparkdistrict
• Xx.com/sgparkdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sugar-grove-park-district

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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