Name

Mokena Community Park District

Legal name

Mokena Community Park District

Website

https://mokenapark.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor / Nature-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAO), Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps (HSADABAC)

Keywords

• Public parks recreation
• Community fitness center
• Youth sports leagues
• Summer day camps
• Facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and multi-month fitness center memberships at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, with resident and non-resident pricing tiers. Includes unlimited access to fitness center and group exercise classes.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for youth and adult sports leagues, summer day camps (Adventure Camp, Kiddie Camp, Summer Sunshine Camp), preschool/early childhood education, and various recreation programs. Resident and non-resident pricing with non-residents paying approximately 20% additional.
3. Personal Training Services: One-on-one personal fitness training sessions and packages (1 session, 6-session, 12-session, and 18-session packages) at The Oaks.
4. Facility Rentals: Room rentals for parties, meetings, and events at The Oaks and Yunker Farm. Includes Red Barn rentals, pavilion/picnic reservations, and splash pad party rentals.
5. Sponsorships: Event and program sponsorships from local businesses. The district has offered sponsorship opportunities since 1959, providing advertising and brand visibility at events in exchange for financial support.
6. Community Garden Plot Rentals: Annual rental of 62 garden plots at Yunker Farm Park. 12'x12' plots available to residents ($25) and non-residents ($40).
7. Dog Park Permits: Annual dog park passes for Park 'n Bark Dog Park. Residents $30, non-residents $50.
8. Grants and Referendums: The district received a $6 million voter-approved referendum in 2014 for capital improvements to Yunker Park properties. Ongoing grant funding from Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mokena Community Park District is a local government entity that operates parks, recreation facilities, and community programs for Mokena, Illinois residents. Its core offerings include The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center (40,000 sq ft fitness/recreation facility), 20+ parks across the service area, summer day camps, early childhood preschool, athletic leagues, group exercise and personal training, and community events such as the Mokena Family Fall Fest.

Product overview

Mokena Community Park District operates as a traditional parks and recreation department offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational facilities and programs. The primary facility is The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, a 40,000 square foot center featuring fitness equipment, group exercise, and indoor courts. The district manages Main Park (33.5 acres) as its headquarters plus numerous neighborhood parks. Core programs include summer day camps (Adventure Camp, Kiddie Camp, Summer Sunshine Camp), early childhood preschool education (Prep School, Preschool, Kinderbridge), and athletic leagues (basketball, volleyball, softball). Additional offerings encompass open gym, personal training, group exercise classes, fitness memberships, dog park, disc golf, skate park, splash pad, community gardens, and facility rentals. The district also partners with the LW Special Recreation Association for adaptive recreation and operates the Mokena Community Park Foundation for scholarships. Special events include the annual Mokena Family Fall Fest, concerts and movies at Yunker Farm Bandshell, and July 3rd celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Oaks Disc Golf Course: PDGA certified championship-rated 27-hole disc golf course ranked among the top courses in the nation, located on 35 acres of rolling wooded terrain.
• Yunker Farm
• Yunker Park
• Park 'n Bark Dog Park
• Main Park

Products and services

• The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center A 40,000 square foot recreation and fitness facility featuring a 22,000 sq ft fieldhouse with three multi-use courts, fitness equipment, a 1/12th mile suspended walking track, dance/group exercise rooms, and multi-purpose rooms for rentals. Open to members, residents, and non-residents.
• Main Park The district's original 33.5-acre park housing the Administrative Center, Program Center with preschool facilities, baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails.
• Summer Day Camps Summer programming including Adventure Camp for ages 7-13, Kiddie Camp for ages 3.5-5, Summer Sunshine Camp for ages 6-12, and Before & After Camp services. Held June 1 through August 14 with 1:8 counselor/camper ratio.
• Early Childhood Education Preschool Comprehensive early childhood program including Prep School for 3-year-olds, Preschool for 4-year-olds, and Kinderbridge, held at the Program Center. Monthly tuition with auto-pay discount.
• Athletic Leagues Organized sports programs including youth basketball, high school basketball, adult co-ed volleyball (indoor and sand), and men's slow-pitch softball leagues. Schedules managed via Teamsideline.
• Fitness Center Membership Annual and monthly memberships providing access to fitness equipment, group exercise classes, walking track, and facility amenities at The Oaks. Pay-in-full discounts available for 6-month and 12-month memberships.
• Group Exercise Classes Fitness classes available to members and non-members including Zumba and other group exercise programs, offered via punch cards or single class visits. Members receive unlimited access.
• Personal Training Individual fitness training sessions with certified trainers offering personalized coaching and fitness programs for adults and children. Available as 1, 6, 12, or 18-session packages.
• Open Gym and Open Pickleball Free play gym access for residents and members with basketball courts and open gym facilities, plus open pickleball, available via daily fee or punch card.
• The Oaks Disc Golf Course PDGA certified 27-hole championship disc golf course on 35 acres, rated among the top courses in the nation with free play from dawn to dusk.
• Skate Park at Grasmere Park Outdoor skatepark facility for skateboarders and roller-bladers featuring quarter pipes, half pipe, bauer box, pyramid, slider, and launch ramp.
• Yunker Farm Splash Park Seasonal outdoor splash pad open from late May through August with daily admission and party rental options.
• Park 'n Bark Dog Park Annual fee-based dog park with separate large and small dog areas, requiring proof of immunizations for dogs at least 6 months old. Residents $30/year, non-residents $50/year.
• Community Garden Plots 62 rental garden plots at Yunker Farm Park measuring 12' x 12', available to residents ($25) and non-residents ($40) for seasonal growing.
• Facility Rental Rental options including room rentals, party packages, Yunker Farm venue, Red Barn, picnic pavilions, and splash pad parties for events.
• Mokena Family Fall Fest Annual four-day fall festival featuring carnival rides, concerts at Yunker Park Bandshell, kids activities, food concessions, and beer tent. Carnival wristbands $30-$35.
• Special Events and Concerts Community events including free movies and concerts at Yunker Farm Bandshell, July 3rd Celebration, and Food Truck Fest.
• LW Special Recreation Association Programs Adaptive recreation program offered through cooperative agreement with Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Park Districts, plus Village of Monee and Homer Township, for individuals with disabilities from preschool through adult, including Special Olympics participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Championship-rated 27-hole disc golf course ranked among top courses in nation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LW Special Recreation Association (LWSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptive recreation program offered through a special cooperative agreement including Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Park Districts, plus Village of Monee and Homer Township. LWSRA offers programs, athletic activities, and special events for individuals with disabilities from preschool through adult, including Special Olympics participation.
• Mokena Community Park FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting the park district with scholarships for underprivileged children, capital projects, landscape beautification projects, and college scholarships for local residents pursuing Parks and Recreation degrees. Board includes President Julie Oost, Vice-President Marietta Kafka Glass, Secretary Dawn Morsovillo, Treasurer Patti Parli.
• Frankfort School District 157-CminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district connection for coordination on youth programs, facility sharing, and community services.
• Lincoln-Way High School District 210minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal high school district connection for coordination on youth programs and facility sharing.
• Mokena Baseball/Softball AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth baseball and softball organization partnering with park district for sports facilities and league coordination.
• Mokena Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization collaboration for community events including Farm & Barn Fest and Food & Wine Festival held at Yunker Park.
• Village of MokenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government coordination for community services, parks, and shared community resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mokena-park-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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