What Elk Grove Park District does

Elk Grove Park District is a special purpose unit of local government organized under Illinois law, established in 1966 and operating exclusively within Elk Grove Village. It manages approximately 473 acres of parkland across 43 parks and a portfolio of community facilities organized around the Jack A. Claes Pavilion, which houses the Pavilion Aquatics Center, Pavilion Art Centre, Pavilion Dance Centre, Pavilion Fitness, Garden Terrace banquet facility, and the Carousel & Jumps N' Jiggles indoor attractions. Other core facilities include Rainbow Falls Waterpark (seasonal), Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (seasonal), Audubon Skate Park, Fox Run Golf Links, Al Hattendorf Center, the Elk Grove Historical Museum, and the Sheila Ray Adult Center for residents aged 55+. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners and holds a Moody's Aaa bond rating, IPRA and IAPD accreditations, and NECPA accreditation for its preschool program.

Name

Elk Grove Park District

Legal name

Elk Grove Park District

Website

https://elkgroveparks.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Elk Grove Park District is a public Illinois park district operating 43 parks and the Jack A. Claes Pavilion complex to provide parks, recreation, aquatics, fitness, preschool, and senior programming to Elk Grove Village residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Community recreation services
• Aquatics and fitness
• Youth sports programs
• Public park district

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Facility and Venue Rentals: Rental income from various facilities including community centers, banquet halls, sports courts, fields, golf course, waterparks, and event spaces.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for recreational programs including sports leagues, dance classes, art classes, swim lessons, camps, and after-school care programs.
3. Admission and Membership Fees: Daily admission fees and season passes for waterparks, fitness center, skate park, and other recreational facilities.
4. Property Tax Revenue: Public park district funded through property taxes from residents of Elk Grove Village.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elk Grove Park District is a public special-purpose park district that operates and maintains approximately 473 acres across 43 parks, community athletic fields, and a portfolio of recreation facilities in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Its core offering encompasses aquatics centers, fitness centers, waterparks, a children's theme park, skate park, golf links, historical museum, dance and art studios, preschool programs, before/after school care, youth and adult sports leagues, summer camps, adult center programming, and venue rentals for events.

Product overview

Elk Grove Park District operates a comprehensive parks and recreation system as a multi-facility organization offering diverse recreational programs and services across approximately 473 acres. The portfolio is organized around the Jack A. Claes Pavilion as the central hub, which houses the Pavilion Aquatics Center, Pavilion Art Centre, Pavilion Dance Centre, Pavilion Fitness, Carousel & Jumps N' Jiggles, and Garden Terrace banquet facility. Additional core facilities include Rainbow Falls Waterpark & Community Center, Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (seasonal), Audubon Skate Park, and Al Hattendorf Center. The district provides age-specific programming including NECPA-accredited Preschool & Early Childhood education, Sheila Ray Adult Center (55+), youth and adult sports leagues, before/after school care (ACES, Kids' Club), and summer camps. Specialty offerings include the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 43 parks with athletic fields, and accessibility services through NWSRA. Fox Run Golf Links is operated as a separate golf facility. The organization celebrated 60 years of service in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pavilion Aquatics Center Year-round swimming facility featuring a competitive-sized indoor lap pool, zero-depth lagoon pool with interactive features and 72-foot water slide, warm water therapy pool, whirlpool, steam room, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
• Pavilion Art Centre Arts education facility offering classes in performing, visual, and applied arts for all ages including pottery, oil painting, theatre, music, and art camps.
• Pavilion Dance Centre Dance education center offering instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, contemporary, tap, baton twirl, pom, and private lessons. Features recital and non-recital programs.
• Pavilion Fitness Fitness center featuring certified staff, group fitness classes, personal training, small group training, TRX suspension training, youth fitness, racquetball, wallyball, walking track, and locker rentals.
• Carousel & Jumps N' Jiggles Indoor attractions including a 28-foot carousel with 18 hand-painted horses and swan chariot, and Jumps N' Jiggles big top themed playground with tunnels and spiral slide, for children ages 8 and younger.
• Garden Terrace at the Pavilion Banquet hall accommodating 20-200 guests featuring private outdoor patio and garden, two large walls of windows, dance floor, staging options, attached prep kitchen, and proximity to O'Hare Airport.
• Rainbow Falls Waterpark & Community Center Tropical-themed outdoor waterpark featuring multiple water attractions including water slides, lazy river, wave pool, tot pool, and community center rooms available for year-round rentals.
• Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park Seasonal outdoor children's theme park (June-August) designed for children ages 2-9 featuring pirate-themed play structures, train rides, carousel, paddle boats, and concession stand.
• Audubon Skate Park Indoor skate park (11,000 sq ft) open October-March featuring terrain for skateboarders and inline skaters, plus year-round outdoor skate park with instructors available.
• Elk Grove Historical Museum Year-round museum specializing in Elk Grove history featuring Victorian Era farmhouse tours, school and scout programs, exhibits, and research assistance. Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-4pm.
• Preschool & Early Childhood Education NECPA-accredited preschool program following Get Set for School Pre-K curriculum, with 200+ years combined staff experience, music and gym classes, secure playground, and before/after care options.
• Sheila Ray Adult Center Community center for adults aged 55+ offering activities including Wii bowling, bingo, card games, crafts, ceramics, crochet, trips, monthly luncheons, and transportation services.
• ACES After School Care Bussed after-school program for District 54 students (K-6) at Al Hattendorf Center featuring transportation, homework support, large motor activities, games, and sports. Fee $16/day.
• Kids' Club Before and After School Care Before and after school program at District 59 schools (Byrd, Clearmont, Ridge, Salt Creek) offering arts & crafts, games, outdoor play with flexible scheduling.
• Adult Sports and Leagues Adult sports programs including bags/cornhole, basketball, golf, pickleball, softball, and volleyball leagues.
• Youth Sports Youth athletic programs including baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, soccer, skateboarding, tennis, and pickleball.
• Youth Sports Leagues Organized competitive youth sports leagues including girls softball, travel soccer, recreational soccer, travel baseball, house baseball, basketball, football, and cheerleading.
• Summer Camps Comprehensive camp programs including athletics/sports camps, art/theatre camps, aqua camps, dance camps, early childhood camps, Jr. golf camps, skate camps, teen camps, and youth camps.
• Clark Park Disc Golf 9-hole disc golf course at Clark Park (12.1 acres) with challenging landscaping, open year-round from dawn to dusk.
• Bocce Ball Courts Two professional-sized bocce ball courts (90'x13') featuring wood containment border, bench seating, and handicapped accessibility.
• NWSRA Programs Northwest Special Recreation Association cooperative programs offering year-round therapeutic recreation opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
• Sledding and Ice Skating Seasonal outdoor recreation including sled hills at Roosevelt Park and Udall Park, and ice rinks at Mead Park and Community Athletic Fields (weather permitting).
• Al Hattendorf Center Event venue accommodating up to 200 guests with scalable room options, direct access to enclosed parks, bocce ball courts, outdoor pavilions, and included table/chair setup.
• Fox Run Golf Links & Driving Range Public golf course and driving range operated as a separate facility by the park district, also available for private rentals and tournaments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preschool staff combined 200+ years of experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schaumburg Park District: Adjacent Illinois municipal park district serving Schaumburg, IL — comparable suburban Chicago special-purpose district offering aquatic centers, fitness, sports leagues, preschool, and seniors programming. Most directly comparable peer in scale and service mix.
• Arlington Heights Park District: Nearby Illinois park district operating pools, fitness centers, sports complexes, and recreation programs. Closely matches Elk Grove's facility mix and suburban Chicago market dynamics.
• Palatine Park District: Suburban Chicago park district with similar indoor aquatics, fitness, youth sports, preschool, and senior programming. Directly comparable scale and funding model.
• Des Plaines Park District: Adjacent Illinois park district operating pools, ice arena, community center, and youth/adult programming. Comparable service portfolio and tax-funded municipal structure.
• Mt. Prospect Park District: Suburban Chicago park district offering aquatics, fitness, sports, and preschool services. Operates under the same Illinois special district legal framework with comparable resident-funded model.
• Hoffman Estates Park District: Adjacent Illinois park district with The Bridges at Poplar Creek (golf), Sears Centre-adjacent facilities, pools, and recreation programming. Comparable suburban Chicago special-purpose district.
• Bensenville Park District: Direct neighbor to Elk Grove Village with overlapping service area and comparable municipal park district operations including pools, sports leagues, and preschool programs.
• Rolling Meadows Park District: Northwest suburban Chicago park district with similar facility mix including aquatics, fitness, sports, and seniors programming under the same Illinois legal framework.
• Wood Dale Park District: Small adjacent DuPage County park district offering similar recreational programming with comparable scale of operations.
• Itasca Park District: Adjacent Illinois park district operating the Itasca Waterpark, fitness center, sports leagues, and preschool. Closely comparable suburban Chicago special-purpose district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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