Oak Lawn Park District

What Oak Lawn Park District does

Oak Lawn Park District is a special-purpose unit of local government established in 1944 and headquartered in Oak Lawn, Illinois (Cook County), serving residents and visitors of the village through a comprehensive parks and recreation platform. The district operates a network of 27+ parks and 13+ facilities including the Centennial Aquatic Center, Central Pool, Ice Arena, Stony Creek Golf Course (with restaurant and banquet facility), Community Pavilion fitness center, Racquet Fitness & Gymnastics Center, Oak View Center & Museum (home to the Community Theatre), and the 45-acre Wolfe Wildlife Refuge. Its programmatic surface spans fitness memberships, aquatic memberships and lessons, youth and adult sports leagues, day camps, the FLASH before/after-school care program, preschool, cultural arts (theatre, dance, music, art), and special recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

Revenue is generated through a tiered pricing model with separate resident and non-resident rates applied to program registrations, facility rentals, and memberships. Core revenue streams include program fees (sports, camps, lessons, FLASH, special recreation), facility rentals (pools, banquet facilities, ice arena, park shelters, splash pads), annual aquatic memberships, and annual fitness memberships. Pricing evidence ranges from $6-$17 for open-swim visits, $140-$220 for summer aquatic memberships, $275-$345 per hour for private pool rentals, and $22-$23 for community theatre tickets. GTM is direct-to-consumer across physical facilities and a digital channel stack comprising the olparks.com website, a Vermont Systems online registration portal, seasonal digital program guides, and an organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Non-customer-facing revenue includes property tax allocation (not disclosed in source) and grant funding, with approximately $6.2 million captured across state and federal programs between 2023 and 2024 (PARC, OSLAD x3, ITEP, DCEO Tourism, IAPD PowerPlay).

Name

Oak Lawn Park District

Legal name

Oak Lawn Park District

Website

https://olparks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oak Lawn Park District is a 1944-founded Illinois local-government park district operating 27+ parks and 13+ facilities (aquatics, ice, golf, fitness, theatre, gymnastics) serving Oak Lawn residents with tiered program, membership, and rental pricing funded by fees and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), 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), Groundskeeping, Landscaping & Athletic Field Maintenance (EDAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Municipal recreation services
• Community fitness programs
• Youth sports leagues
• Public swimming pools

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Lawn

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue from registration fees for recreation programs including day camp, aquatics, fitness, sports, dance, theatre, and special recreation programs for all age groups.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from pools, community centers, banquet facilities, ice arena, golf course, and park shelters for private events and parties.
3. Aquatic Memberships: Summer pool passes and annual aquatic memberships providing access to Centennial Aquatic Center and Central Pool.
4. Fitness Memberships: Annual resident fitness memberships at Community Pavilion and Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Oak Lawn Park District is a local government entity that operates public parks, recreational facilities, and community programs for residents of Oak Lawn, Illinois. The district manages recreational centers, swimming pools, ice rinks, sports fields, and event spaces, and offers organized programs such as youth and adult sports leagues, fitness classes, swim lessons, and seasonal events.

Product overview

Oak Lawn Park District operates as a comprehensive parks and recreation agency offering a multi-facility platform of recreational programs and services. The core portfolio includes Fitness Programs and Aquatic Programs (Centennial Aquatic Center and Central Pool) as supporting service lines, alongside structured Youth Sports Programs, Adult Sports Programs, and Fine Arts Programs including the Community Theatre brand. Education Programs (FLASH before/after school care, Preschool), Camps, and Special Recreation services address specific age groups and accessibility needs. Facility-based offerings include Stony Creek Golf Course, Ice Arena, Community Pavilion, and Oak View Center & Museum, with related rental and birthday party services. The district also organizes Community Events throughout the year and engages volunteers through multiple programs. The park system encompasses over 25 properties including natural areas like Wolfe Wildlife Refuge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duke Mallard: Oak Lawn Park District mascot - a mallard duck character representing the district

Products and services

• Recreation Centers Indoor recreation facilities offering fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and open gym time for community members of all ages.
• Youth and Adult Sports Leagues Organized seasonal sports leagues including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball for children and adults.
• Aquatics Programs Public swimming pools with swim lessons, lap swim, open swim, and swim team opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Fitness and Wellness Classes Group exercise classes including yoga, Zumba, pilates, and other fitness programming for community members.
• Park Pavilion and Facility Rentals Reservable park pavilions, banquet halls, and event spaces for private parties, community gatherings, and special occasions.
• Day Camps and Childcare Seasonal day camp programs for children featuring supervised activities, sports, crafts, and field trips during school breaks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully secured over $4.6 million in grants in recent years to reduce taxpayer burden
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duly Health and CareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 August 2026Proud sponsor of Summer's Last Blast community event at Centennial Park.
• Sport Clips of Oak LawnminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2024Event sponsor for Howl-O-Ween at Wolfe Wildlife Refuge.
• State Representative Kelly BurkeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 January 2024State representative who helped secure funding and support for PARC grant for Memorial Park Recreation Center.
• Oak Lawn Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Partnership for StoryWalk program that transforms children's books into signs along walking trails at Lake Shore Park.
• Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA)minorOthers · 7 August 2023Awarding body for IPRA Outstanding Program Award given to Monarch Festival in 2016.
• George's Landscaping, Inc.minorOthers · 10 August 2022Contractor from Joliet performing playground installation at Oak View Center.
• Kids Around the WorldminorOthers · 10 August 2022Non-profit organization that removes existing playground equipment, refurbishes it, and reconstructs it in poverty-stricken communities globally.
• Village of Oak LawncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint community events including Summer Concert series at Village Green, shared community initiatives, and coordinated development projects.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arlington Heights Park District: Suburban Chicago-area park district operating recreation centers, pools, ice arena, and senior/adaptive programming — directly comparable in scope and community focus.
• Downers Grove Park District: DuPage County park district running year-round recreation, aquatics, fitness, and event programming for a single municipality.
• Naperville Park District: Large Illinois municipal park district operating parks, pools, golf, and recreation programs in a single municipality; closest operational analog in scale and service mix to Oak Lawn.
• Glenview Park District: Suburban Illinois park district with comparable programming (golf, ice, swim, theatre) and similar district funding model via property tax + fees.
• Brookfield Park District: Illinois municipal park district offering recreation programs, aquatics, and facility rentals with similar CAPRA-accredited operations.
• Schaumburg Park District: Illinois special-purpose park district offering aquatic centers, fitness, sports leagues, and community events with comparable resident/non-resident pricing model.

Others

• Morton Arboretum: Regional outdoor nature/education attraction operating trails, exhibits, and seasonal programming; adjacent category showing demand for paid nature experiences near Chicago.
• Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD): Industry association that provides accreditation, training, and grant administration (including the PowerPlay! program used by Oak Lawn); relevant ecosystem partner.

Broad incumbents

• Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Regional conservation body managing natural areas, trails, and wildlife preserves — overlaps with Oak Lawn's Wolfe Wildlife Refuge programming and grant sources.
• Chicago Park District: Larger Illinois park district offering similar recreation/aquatic/sports services at much greater scale; relevant for benchmarking and grant competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OakLawnParkDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oak-lawn-park-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/oaklawnparkdistrict
• Xx.com/seemoreoaklawn

Compliance2 records

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