What Bensenville Park District does

Bensenville Park District is a unit of local government organized under Illinois state statute, established in 1925 (per company history) to provide public recreation services to the residents of Bensenville in DuPage County, Illinois. The district operates a portfolio of 16 parks and multiple specialized facilities, including the Deer Grove Leisure Center (the main administrative and recreation hub), the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad (seasonal aquatic facility with daily admission and season passes), White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, the historic Fischer Farm (an 1836 homestead offering CSA shares, farm camps, and event rentals), and the Bensenville Railroad Museum (featuring a 1922 steam locomotive). Its core product is a rotating slate of seasonal recreational programs spanning youth sports, dance, preschool, summer camps, before/after school care, adult arts and fitness, and senior programming under the "Young at Heart" brand, with specialized offerings at Fischer Farm and the Railroad Museum. The district partners with NEDSRA for adaptive recreation (delivering 600+ opportunities annually for individuals with disabilities) and with District 2 schools for bus-supported before/after school care.

The underlying technology is conventional municipal operations: an online registration system accessible through the bvilleparks.org website, supplemented by in-person registration at Deer Grove Leisure Center and phone registration (630-766-7015). No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or differentiated technology platforms are evident; the website, Calameo-hosted seasonal program guides, and a monthly "Bville Buzz" email newsletter constitute the primary digital infrastructure.

The business model combines tax-funded public revenue with user fees. Program fees vary by activity (e.g., water park season passes $130-$324 in-district; Fischer Farm Granary Barn rentals $245 in-district; swim lessons following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum). Pricing is tiered with reduced rates for in-district Bensenville residents, and the district serves children and youth (primary), camp participants, adults (18-54), active seniors (55+), individuals with disabilities, and families/community groups. Marketing is conducted directly through the website, email newsletter, seasonal guides, community events (notably LibertyFest for the America 250 commemoration), and social media (@BvilleParks, @BvilleFischerFarm, @BvilleWaterPark). The district employs 101-250 staff and is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners; it has no parent company, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and no public ticker.

Name

Bensenville Park District

Legal name

Bensenville Park District

Website

https://bvilleparks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bensenville Park District is an Illinois municipal park district serving Bensenville and DuPage County residents with parks, recreational programs, a water park, golf club, historic farm, and railroad museum, funded through property taxes, program fees, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB), Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG), Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development) (THAAAAAO), Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Municipal park district
• Recreational programs
• Community facilities
• Youth sports leagues
• Aquatic center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensenville

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. Program Fees: Fees charged for recreational programs including sports leagues, dance classes, summer camps, preschool programs, and youth activities. Pricing varies by program type and residency status.
2. Water Park Admission and Season Passes: Daily admission fees and season passes for the Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad. Season passes offer unlimited admission and perks including free Aqua Fitness classes.
3. Facility and Shelter Rentals: Rental fees for shelter sites, fields, gymnasiums, party rooms, Fischer Farm venue rentals including granary barn and farmhouse for events, weddings, and birthdays.
4. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture): Community members purchase shares of the Fischer Farm harvest. Weekly produce shares available during harvest season from mid-June through October.
5. Swim Lessons: Group swim lesson programs for children from 6 months to 14 years, following American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum.
6. Golf Operations: Revenue from White Pines Golf Club & Banquets including green fees, golf events, and banquet services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Bensenville Park District is a municipal recreation provider that operates public parks, recreational facilities, and community programs for Bensenville, Illinois residents. It runs the Deer Grove Leisure Center, Fischer Farm historic site, Bensenville Railroad Museum, Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad, and 16+ parks, offering youth sports, summer camps, before/after school care, preschool, dance, arts, senior programming, and facility rentals.

Product overview

The Bensenville Park District offers a unified portfolio of recreational programs and community facilities serving residents of Bensenville, Illinois. The core offerings include youth development programs (Bville Sports Academy, Preschool/Primer, Early Childhood Programming, Summer Camps, Youth Programming, Fine & Cultural Arts, Dance), before/after school care (Clubhouse), adult and senior services (Adult Programming, Young at Heart), and specialized programming at two heritage sites (Fischer Farm with agricultural education and Railroad Museum with rail history). Facilities include the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad, Deer Grove Leisure Center, Fischer Farm, Bensenville Railroad Museum, and park shelters available for rental. Programs rotate seasonally with the district publishing a Summer/Winter-Spring Program Guide through Calameo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bville Sports Academy Sports program for all ages that develops recreational activities for youth, promoting teamwork, physical conditioning, fundamental sports skills, and good sportsmanship.
• Clubhouse Before & After School Program Before and after school program for children offering structured and unstructured activities including group games, sporting activities, nature exploration, arts, crafts, and homework time. Transportation provided to and from District 2 Johnson and Tioga schools.
• Preschool/Primer Program Preschool programs including Tiny Tot Preschool, Little Sprouts (ages 2-3), and Play With Me (ages 18-30 months) designed to nurture social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through play.
• Early Childhood Programming Programs for young children offering learning opportunities through interactive activities like Move & Groove, Alphabet Appetite, and Tiny Taste Makers.
• School of Dance & Movement Dance classes from Ballet to Hip Hop taught by experienced instructors in a studio with spacious wood floor, full mirrors and mounted bars.
• Under the Sun Summer Camps Specialized summer camps including Adventure Camp, Fischer Farm Camp, Teen Leadership, and Sports Camp with daily swim time at the water park.
• Youth Programming Youth programs for ages 3-12 incorporating nature, cooking, STEM and more designed to challenge children in playful settings.
• Fine & Cultural Arts Arts programs including Piano, Guitar Lessons, and Art Exploration that foster creativity and allow youth to express themselves through music, art, and performance.
• Adult Programming Adult programs such as Crochet & Knitting classes for ages 14+, plus adult fitness classes and arts and crafts.
• Young at Heart Senior Program Active adult programming for seniors offering meals, bingo, card/dice/tile games, movies, day trips and overnight trips, with a drop-in center at the Oak Room.
• Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ recreational opportunities annually for individuals with disabilities through NEDSRA partnership

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEDSRA (Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDSRA provides over 600 recreational opportunities annually for individuals with disabilities. The Bensenville Park District partners with NEDSRA to ensure inclusive programming and accessibility accommodations. NEDSRA contact: 630-620-4500 or www.nedsra.org. Through this partnership, individuals of all abilities can access park district programs and facilities.
• Mid Suburban Recreation Soccer LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bensenville Park District Youth Soccer teams participate in the Mid Suburban Recreation Soccer League, which provides the league structure and competition framework for youth soccer programs.
• District 2 School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict 2 school bus transportation is provided to and from Johnson and Tioga schools for Clubhouse Before & After School Program participants. The Clubhouse program follows the District 2 School calendar.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association: Industry body for U.S. park and recreation agencies. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization providing accreditation, advocacy, and training that defines operating standards for entities like Bensenville.

Direct peers

• Lombard Park District: DuPage County park district offering a similar portfolio of recreation programs, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, and senior services. Comparable in scale and demographic, providing a directly analogous operating model.
• Wood Dale Park District: Immediate next-door park district in Wood Dale, IL. Provides nearly identical municipal recreation services — leisure center, pool, sports leagues, preschool, and senior programming — to a comparable suburban DuPage County population.
• Carol Stream Park District: DuPage County peer running Coral Cove Water Park, recreation centers, sports leagues, and senior programming for a comparable suburban residential population.
• Bloomingdale Park District: Neighboring DuPage County park district offering similar recreation, aquatic, and senior programming to a comparable suburban Chicago demographic.
• Roselle Park District: DuPage/Cook County park district offering rec-center, pool, sports, preschool, and active-adult programming directly analogous to Bensenville's service mix.
• Addison Park District: Adjacent DuPage County municipal park district serving the neighboring village of Addison. Operates a comparable mix of recreation centers, pools, sports leagues, preschool, and senior programs to a similar suburban Chicago demographic.
• Salt Creek Rural Park District: Adjacent DuPage County park district providing recreation programming and facilities to a similar suburban demographic with overlapping service territory.
• Elk Grove Park District: Cook/DuPage County park district operating Pirates' Cove water park, recreation centers, and a heritage farm (the Farmhouse at Elk Grove) — directly mirroring Bensenville's Water Park plus Fischer Farm combination.

Emerging players

• White Pines Golf Club & Banquets: Operated by Bensenville Park District itself as an ancillary facility, but comparable as a suburban Chicago nine-hole golf property with on-site banquet/event venue — a niche of municipal golf operations in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BvilleWaterPark
• Xx.com/bvilleparkdist

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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