North Berwyn Park District

What North Berwyn Park District does

North Berwyn Park District offers dance, fitness, martial arts, and music programs. They provide cultural centers, theaters, gardens, and community gymnasiums. They also offer facilities, rental, finance, registration, and refund services.

Name

North Berwyn Park District

Legal name

North Berwyn Park District

Website

https://www.nbpd4fun.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Berwyn Park District is a government organization that provides programs and recreational services.

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), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Community programs
• Senior services
• Youth programs
• Event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Berwyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected for recreational programs including sports, fitness, art, dance, martial arts, music, camps, and early childhood education. Registration available online, by phone, and in-person.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from special events including Corrida del Mariachi 5K (registration $50-60), Flea Market vendor fees ($15-20), and theater productions ($10-15 tickets).
3. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for community centers, activity centers, and gymnasiums for private events and community use.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for major events like the Corrida del Mariachi 5K, with branded race gear and digital promotions included in sponsorship packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

North Berwyn Park District is a local governmental entity that provides parks, recreation, and cultural programming to North Berwyn, Illinois residents. The district organizes and delivers community programs including senior services (Club 55), youth programs (B.A.S.E. childcare, Kids Series, sports, arts, dance, martial arts), cultural events (Corrida del Mariachi 5K, 16th Street Theater, Art in the Park, Movie in the Park), and facility/park rentals through community centers, gymnasiums, and parks. Funding comes from taxes, program and event registration fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

North Berwyn Park District operates as a community park district offering a diverse portfolio of recreational, cultural, and senior programs through multiple venues. The core offerings include the Corrida del Mariachi 5K cultural race event, 16th Street Theater productions, Club 55 senior services, B.A.S.E. childcare program, Kids Series youth activities, Movie in the Park outdoor screenings, Art in the Park festival, and Let Me Tell You! storytelling events. The district also manages facilities and park rentals for community and private use. Programs serve residents of all ages from young children through seniors, with a focus on community engagement, cultural celebration, and recreational enrichment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 16th Street Theater: Theater programming featuring children's productions, solo shows, and community performances at the Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center.
• Club 55
• Corrida del Mariachi 5K
• Best of Berwyn
• The Studio
• Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center

Products and services

• Corrida del Mariachi 5K Annual 5K race and cultural celebration event honoring Hispanic heritage, featuring mariachi music, food vendors, craft vendors, and family activities. The event benefits North Berwyn Park District Art programs and has grown into the largest cultural event in Berwyn, IL, drawing 1,700+ runners and 10,000+ spectators in 2025.
• 16th Street Theater Community theater program featuring performances by the 16th St. Children's Theater and adult theater productions at the Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center, including winter and summer productions, solo shows, and theatrical performances. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 depending on the production and audience.
• Club 55 Senior Program Comprehensive senior program offering social activities including Senior Galas, Movies in the Afternoon, Holiday Events, Summer Bash, Fall Gala, Christmas Gala, and various workshops for adults aged 55 and older. Many programs offered free of charge with the first dedicated Senior Center in the City of Berwyn.
• B.A.S.E. (Before & After School Experience) Before and after school childcare program providing supervision and enrichment activities for school-age children during school hours and outside regular school schedules in partnership with Berwyn North School District 98.
• Kids Series Summer and year-round youth programming including free interactive events including Mad Science, Dance & Foam Parties, Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo, and various entertainment activities for children and families.
• Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program Annual program recognizing top 8th grade students from Berwyn for academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, leadership, and strong moral character. Co-sponsored by Berwyn Development Corporation.
• Movie in the Park Free outdoor movie screening series held at Mackin Park during summer months, featuring family-friendly films at dusk for community enjoyment.
• Art in the Park Annual art festival celebrating local creativity featuring artwork displays, live music, food vendors, interactive art activities, and community engagement at Berwyn Gardens.
• Facilities and Park Rentals Rental services for various facilities including Community Center, Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center, The Studio, Prairie Oak School Gymnasium, and outdoor parks for community and private events.
• Let Me Tell You! Storytelling Jam Monthly curated storytelling event hosted by 2-time Moth winner Errol McLendon, featuring community members sharing personal stories in a supportive environment with over 60 storytellers participating.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrida del Mariachi 5K attracts 1,700+ runners and 10,000+ spectators annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025Berwyn Development Corporation is a key community partner that co-sponsors the Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program, recognizing top 8th grade students in Berwyn for academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, leadership, and moral character. BDC provides generous sponsorship for this annual program celebrating outstanding youth.
• City of BerwyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Berwyn is a critical community partner working with NBPD on events and district initiatives. Mayor Robert Lovero has served 14 years in partnership with NBPD. The city supports major events including the Corrida del Mariachi 5K with street closures and coordination.
• Berwyn North School District 98coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district that nominates students for the Best of Berwyn program and shares facilities with NBPD for recreation programming. Carmen I. Ayala, former superintendent, received the 2022 Joseph C. Vallez Award.
• Berwyn School District 100coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district that nominates students for the Best of Berwyn program and provides shared facilities including Prairie Oak School Gymnasium for NBPD programs and events.
• Pav YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that nominates students for the Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program, supporting youth recognition in the Berwyn community.
• Berwyn LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity institution that nominates students for the Best of Berwyn program, supporting educational excellence recognition in the community.
• Republic BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented the Modern Day Scams workshop for seniors on June 5, 2024 at the Community Center, providing financial literacy and fraud prevention education for NBPD senior programming.
• Rush University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Anjali Tannan from Rush University presented a Senior Health Workshop on Eye Health Care on July 17, 2024, contributing health education programming for NBPD seniors.
• Crystal Sky Banquet HallminorOthersEvent venue in McCook, IL used for Best of Berwyn recognition dinner, Club 55 senior galas, and Senior Summer Bash events. Provides catering and event space for NBPD community celebrations.
• Corrida del Mariachi 5K SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual cultural 5K event supported by 90+ sponsors (2025) and 80+ sponsors (2024) including local businesses, community organizations, and corporate partners. Sponsors receive brand visibility, race gear, and digital promotions. Event benefits NBPD Art programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berwyn Park District: Sister park district serving the southern portion of Berwyn, IL with the same municipal park-district model, recreation programming, facility rentals, and community events. Most directly comparable given shared city, governance structure, and population.
• Oak Park Park District: Adjacent suburban Chicago park district operating recreation programs, sports leagues, senior services, theater, and community events under the same Illinois special-purpose-government structure. Comparable scale, programming breadth, and suburban resident demographic.
• Riverside Park District: Neighboring park district in Riverside, IL offering recreation programming, parks, and community events under the same Illinois park-district governance model with comparable resident base size.
• Forest Park Park District: Neighboring Cook County park district providing recreation programs, facility rentals, and community events for a similarly-sized suburban population under the same governmental structure.
• Brookfield Park District: Adjacent park district in Brookfield, IL operating recreation programs, sports leagues, and community events under the same Illinois park-district model. Particularly relevant due to proximity and shared Cook County demographic.
• Cicero Park District: Nearby large-suburb park district in Cicero, IL with comparable Hispanic-community demographic, recreation programming, and special-purpose-government structure serving a multi-family residential population.
• La Grange Park District: Nearby western-suburban park district offering recreation programs, senior services, youth activities, and facility rentals under the same Illinois governmental structure with similar mid-sized suburban catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Park District: Much larger regional park district operating parks, recreation facilities, senior services, cultural programming, and major community events across Chicago under the same Illinois governmental model. Functions as a broad incumbent rather than direct niche competitor.

Regional players

• Western Springs Park District: Nearby western-suburban Illinois park district with comparable recreation, sports, and community programming for a similarly-sized suburban resident base under the same special-purpose-government model.

Others

• Pav YMCA: Adjacent community organization partnering with NBPD on Best of Berwyn youth recognition; offers overlapping youth, family, and senior programming in the same geography but as a nonprofit rather than governmental entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbpd4fun
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX3w8t5t5t5t5t5t5t5t5t5
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthBerwynParkDistrict

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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