Name

Oswegoland Park District

Legal name

Oswegoland Park District

Website

https://oswegolandparkdistrict.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB), Outdoor / Nature-Based Before/After Care Programs (EDACAHAJ), Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps (HSADABAC), Campus Recreation Centers & Fitness Facilities Operations (EDALAIAD)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Youth sports leagues
• Licensed childcare programs
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Preschool and early childhood

Headquarters

HQ city

Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for recreational programs including sports leagues, swim lessons, gymnastics, dance, and fitness classes. Fees vary by program type and residency status.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting rooms, park shelters, aquatic facilities, and athletic fields to community members and organizations.
3. Childcare Services: Daily fees for before/after school care (Kid's Connection) and full-day preschool programs at South Point facility.
4. Golf Operations: Revenue from Fox Bend Golf Course operations including green fees, golf lessons, and junior golf programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oswegoland Park District is a municipal park district that operates parks, recreational facilities, and a broad slate of community programs for residents of Oswego, Montgomery, and surrounding Kendall County areas in Illinois. Its core offerings include DCFS-licensed childcare and preschool programs (As We Grow Preschool, Kid's Connection, Jr. Kid's Connection, Summer Camp Connection), youth and adult sports leagues, swim lessons, gymnastics, dance and theatre, adult fitness classes, junior golf at Fox Bend Golf Course, facility rentals, and seasonal community events. Programs are delivered at district-owned venues including the Civic Center, South Point, Boulder Point gymnastics facility, Civic Center Aquatic Park, Winrock Pool, and Fox Bend Golf Course, and are funded through program fees, property taxes, grants, and donations.

Product overview

Oswegoland Park District operates as a comprehensive parks and recreation provider offering a unified portfolio of programs and facilities serving residents of all ages in the Oswego, Illinois area. The core offerings include childcare programs (As We Grow Preschool, Jr. Kid's Connection before/after-school care, Summer Camp Connection), fitness and wellness classes, youth and adult sports leagues, swim lessons, gymnastics, dance, and theatre. Facilities include Civic Center Aquatic Park, Winrock Pool, Boulder Point gymnastics facility, Fox Bend Golf Course, Civic Center, South Point, and Little White School Museum. The district partners with SD308 for school-based childcare and uses Active Communities for program registration. Programs are organized by age group (Early Childhood, Youth, Adult) and category (Sports, Fitness, Cultural Arts, Education & Care), with facilities providing venues for many of these offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Limelight Theatre Company: Theatre program under Oswegoland Park District offering productions for actors ages 8 and up, including plays, one acts, and large-scale musicals.
• Oswego Gems Gymnastics
• A Step Above Dance Company
• Fox Bend Golf Course
• Little White School Museum
• As We Grow Preschool
• Kid's Connection
• Jr. Kid's Connection
• Camp Connection
• Jr. Camp Connection
• WeGo Fit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Programs Structured developmental programs for infants through age 5, including parent-child classes (Baby Rock, Family Rock, Kid Rock, Tot Rock), movement classes (Mini Movers, Mini Warriors, Tumbling Tots), swim lessons, and preschool readiness programs. Programs held at Civic Center, Boulder Point, and South Point facilities.
• As We Grow Preschool DCFS-aligned preschool program for children ages 2-5 focusing on kindergarten readiness. Includes Totally Twos, Thoroughly Threes, Pre-Kindergarten, and a Nature-Based Preschool curriculum. Curriculum follows Illinois Early Learning Standards with Jolly Phonics integration.
• Jr. Kid's Connection All-day recreational childcare for children ages 3-5 at South Point facility. Combines preschool curriculum with full-day childcare including meals. Includes days off school childcare for current participants.
• Kid's Connection Before/After School Care Before and after-school childcare program for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade, operated in partnership with SD308. Available in all SD308 elementary schools from 6:30am to 6:15pm.
• Summer Camp Connection All-day recreational summer camp program for children entering 1st-6th grade, available 6:30am-6:15pm Monday through Friday at multiple elementary school locations. Includes breakfast, snacks, activities, and field trips.
• Summer Jr. Camp Connection DCFS-licensed all-day recreational summer camp for ages 3-6 (entering kindergarten). Located at South Point facility, available 6:30am-6:15pm Monday through Friday with activities and field trips.
• Fitness & Wellness Programs Adult fitness classes including Barre, POUND, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Aqua Fit, Aqua Yoga, Aqua Zumba, and personal training. Classes offered at various skill levels with drop-in and punch pass options.
• Adult Sports Leagues Adult recreational and competitive sports leagues including Co-ed Kickball, Men's and Co-ed Softball in multiple divisions (Comp, Rec, C, D). Organized through Team Sideline platform for scheduling and standings.
• Youth Basketball Basketball leagues for girls (grades K-8) and boys (grades K-8) with recreational focus on skill development and sportsmanship. Session 1 runs October-December, Session 2 runs January-March.
• Youth Flag Football Co-ed flag football leagues using NFL Flag Football rules in recreational and competitive divisions. Also includes Girls Junior High Flag Football league for grades 6-8. Games on Saturdays and weekday evenings in 5v5 format.
• Youth Floor Hockey Winter floor hockey league for boys and girls ages 4-8, running January-March. Teams practice weekly followed by games in three 12-minute periods with no goalies.
• Junior Golf Programs Junior golf programs at Fox Bend Golf Course for boys and girls ages 5-18. Includes Little Foxes Junior Golf Camp, All Star Sports Golf, and Youth On Course partnership with $5 tee times on Mondays and Wednesdays after 4pm.
• Gymnastics Program USAG member gymnastics facility at Boulder Point featuring foam pits, trampolines, TumblTrak, uneven bars, vault table, and rings. Programs include preschool gymnastics (6 months-5 years), youth recreational gymnastics (levels 1-4), competitive Oswego Gems team, and open gym sessions.
• Youth Lacrosse Lacrosse programs powered by East Ave Lacrosse, led by experienced high school and college coaches. Programs designed for developing next-generation lacrosse players with equipment rental available.
• Martial Arts Shotokan Karate programs for Pre-K through adult skill levels. Includes coordination, strength, and personal safety skills development. Classes train together across youth and adult levels.
• Soccer Leagues Spring and fall soccer leagues for boys and girls in grades PreK-8. Progressive field sizes and player numbers as children grow. Includes Little Soccer Stars, Micro-Soccer, and competitive divisions.
• Swim Lessons Swim lesson programs at Winrock Pool and Civic Center Aquatic Park for all ages and abilities. Five-level progression from beginner (floating, submersion) to advanced (tread water, butterfly, breaststroke). Heated pools at 80-82°F with zero depth access.
• T-Ball & Baseball Summer T-ball/baseball league for boys and girls ages 4-9. Progressive format from T-ball to coach-pitch to player-pitch as participants develop. Teams practice twice weekly then play games twice weekly.
• Youth Tennis Outdoor tennis camps for ages 5-12 with three levels: Pee Wee Tennis (ages 5-7 introductory), Tennis I (ages 8-12 basic skills), and Tennis II (ages 8-12 advanced with overhand serve and net play).
• Girls Volleyball Winter girls volleyball league for all skill levels focusing on core skills and technique. Includes introductory classes and league play.
• Dance Programs Dance instruction for ages 18 months through adult including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and cheer. Programs include You & Me classes for toddlers, youth classes, and adult classes. Also includes A Step Above Dance Company competitive team.
• Limelight Theatre Company Theatre programs for ages 8 through adult including plays, one-acts, and large-scale musicals. Productions emphasize original shows with opportunities for actors, backstage tech crew, and skill-specific workshops. All auditioners are cast.
• Little White School Museum History museum and archive operated in partnership with the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Located in an 1850 church/school building, offering history programs, gallery exhibits, and community education. Open to public with specific hours.
• Civic Center Aquatic Park Indoor aquatic facility with heated pool (80-82°F), zero depth pool, lap lanes, and ADA-compliant features. Location for swim lessons and aquatic programs.
• Winrock Pool Outdoor pool facility offering swim lessons and aquatic programs during summer season.
• Boulder Point Multi-purpose facility housing USAG member gym with foam pits, trampolines, TumblTrak, and gymnastics equipment. Also hosts preschool programs.
• Fox Bend Golf Course 18-hole golf course operated by the Park District, hosting junior and adult golf programs including the Youth On Course partnership.
• Civic Center Primary community center facility hosting preschool programs, fitness classes, and various community events. Location for Thoroughly Threes and Pre-Kindergarten classes.
• South Point Multi-use facility housing Jr. Kid's Connection childcare, summer camp programs, and preschool classes. Located at 810 Preston Lane, Oswego.
• Special Events Seasonal community events including Oswego Country Market (Sundays June-September), PrairieFest, Run Oswegoland, National Night Out, and various holiday celebrations.
• Inclusion Services Support services allowing participants with life-threatening allergies or other needs to participate in programs with reasonable accommodations. Includes financial assistance programs and participant feedback mechanisms.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SD308 (School District 308)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school district to provide Kid's Connection before and after-school childcare program at all SD308 elementary schools. District provides facilities while park district provides programming and staffing.
• Fox Bend Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox Bend Golf Course is operated by Oswegoland Park District and serves as the primary facility for all golf programming including junior golf camps and adult lessons.
• Youth On CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational youth golf program partnership offering $5 green fees for juniors ages 6-18 at participating courses. Tee times available with discounted rates on Mondays and Wednesdays after 4pm.
• Oswegoland Park FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting park district programs. Partners to provide junior golfers access to golf clubs at no charge through Leon McNair Memorial Fund.
• Oswegoland Heritage AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Little White School Museum. Combined efforts create opportunities to share community history through an accessible museum and archive.
• Leon McNair Memorial FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMemorial fund providing junior golfers access to golf clubs at no charge, in partnership with Oswegoland Park Foundation, to remove barriers to youth golf participation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naperville Park District: Larger DuPage/Will County park district operating Fort Hill Activity Center, aquatic facilities, sports leagues, and cultural arts programs under the same Illinois municipal park district model.
• Bolingbrook Park District: Bolingbrook Park District runs the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Center (BRAC) plus youth sports, preschool, and summer camps under the same Illinois municipal structure, competing for the same family demographic.
• St. Charles Park District: Fox River Valley municipal park district with extensive programming across gymnastics, dance, theatre, aquatics, preschool, and seasonal camps — highly similar operational portfolio and customer base.
• Aurora Parks and Recreation: City-operated recreation department for Aurora, IL — adjacent to Oswegoland's service area, offering youth and adult leagues, aquatics, and community programming comparable in category though structured as a city department rather than independent district.
• Plainfield Park District: Will County park district with recreation centers, preschool, before/after-school care, sports leagues, and aquatics; directly comparable municipal park district model in adjacent SW suburban Chicago market.
• Fox Valley Park District: Sister Illinois municipal park district serving Aurora/North Aurora/Montgomery; directly comparable in service mix (gymnastics, aquatics, childcare, sports) and scale, making it the closest direct competitor in overlapping geography.
• Geneva Park District: Kane County park district offering Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, mini-golf, sport courts, and seasonal recreation identical in community-municipality structure and serving comparable suburban demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National commercial operator of fitness facilities with group classes, swimming, kids programming, and personal training; broadly comparable in adult fitness and aquatics offerings though serving as a commercial subscription alternative.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Broader incumbent that competes for the same household dollars across childcare (before/after school), preschool, swim lessons, youth sports, and adult fitness — operates the full recreation-plus-childcare portfolio at scale.

Regional players

• Kendall County Forest Preserve District: Special-purpose conservation/recreation district covering Kendall County, operating trails, nature programs, and outdoor education — adjacent in geography and partially overlapping in outdoor recreation programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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