Kankakee Valley Park District

What Kankakee Valley Park District does

Kankakee Valley Park District (KVPD) is a special-purpose unit of local government in Illinois, established in 1925, that develops and maintains parks and recreational facilities and promotes conservation of natural and historical resources for the residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships. The district serves a resident base of approximately 28,250 to 36,000 people and is governed by five elected Park Board of Commissioners, with Ross C. Bruni serving as Executive Director. KVPD is staffed by 10 full-time employees and approximately 70 part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers. The district operates a portfolio of 33 parks and six named major facilities: Ice Valley Centre (ice arena with hockey, figure skating, and public skating), Splash Valley Aquatic Park (seasonal outdoor waterpark at 1850 River Road), River Road Sports Complex (6 full-size softball fields and recipient of the NSA Outstanding Complex Award from 1999 to 2016), Rec Center at 150 N Indiana Ave (open gym, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and the Charlton Room for events), a seasonal campground (12 tent and 12 RV sites, May–October), and River Run Dog Park (2 acres). The Bird Park Administrative Office at 893 W Station St serves as the operational headquarters.

Name

Kankakee Valley Park District

Legal name

Kankakee Valley Park District

Website

https://kvpd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The underlying business and revenue mechanics rest on a property tax levy for residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships, supplemented by program registration fees, facility and pavilion rentals, aquatic and campground admissions, open-gym punch cards, advertising/sponsorship packages (including the Adopt-A-Park program and a website sponsorship by Nucor), and event-driven income from the summer concert series, Party in the Parks, Huntapalooza, and community swim days. The district uses a third-party Rec1 online registration platform (rec1.com) for self-service bookings, an interactive parks and facilities map on kvpd.com, and a website maintained by Digital World Design; no proprietary technology platform, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Programming is delivered partly in-house (figure skating, open gym, summer events) and partly through community affiliate partnerships with local youth sports organizations including Nuscotomek Youth Baseball, Kankakee Premier Soccer League, Eastside JR Football, Kankakee Colts, Kankakee County Soccer Academy, and Kankakee Valley Model Flyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Parks and Recreation

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services (Waste, Water, Trail Maintenance, Restrooms) (THAAAGAI), National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI)

Keywords

• Public parks and recreation
• Recreational facilities management
• Community recreation programs
• Aquatic and sports facilities
• Municipal park district

Headquarters

HQ city

Kankakee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from recreational program registrations including sports leagues, fitness classes, aquatic programs, and youth camps. Fees vary by program type and residency status.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from parks, pavilions, campground sites, ice arena time, sports complex fields, and multi-purpose rooms including the Charlton Room at the Rec Center.
3. Campground Fees: Fees from 12 tent sites and 12 RV sites with 30-amp electric hookups. Seasonal operation May through October.
4. Aquatic Center Admission: Daily admission fees and season passes for Splash Valley Aquatic Park. Community swim days offered free to Kankakee residents.
5. Recreation Center Programs: Open gym sessions for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and toddler activities. Punch cards and per-visit fees.
6. Property Tax Levy: Governmental revenue through property tax levies for residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships, governed by five elected Park Board of Commissioners.
7. Sponsorships and Advertising: Advertising opportunities at parks, events, and programs through an Adopt-A-Park program and sponsorship packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kankakee Valley Park District acquires, develops, and maintains parks and operates recreational facilities and programs for the residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships in Illinois. The district runs a network of 33 parks and six major facilities—including an ice arena, aquatic park, sports complex, recreation center, campground, and dog park—alongside seasonal programs, leagues, and community events.

Product overview

Kankakee Valley Park District is a government park district established in 1925 serving the residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships in Illinois. The district operates as a collection of recreational facilities and programs rather than a unified software platform. The portfolio includes six named facilities—Ice Valley Centre (ice arena), KVPD Rec Center (indoor recreation), Splash Valley Aquatic Center (outdoor waterpark), KVPD Campground (seasonal RV/tent camping), River Road Sports Complex (softball complex), and River Run Dog Park—alongside a system of 33 parks offering diverse amenities. The district also provides recreation programs (youth sports, fitness, special events) and online registration services via a third-party platform. Facilities can be rented for events, and the district maintains partnerships with community organizations for youth baseball, soccer, football, and other sports programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ice Valley Centre: Ice arena facility offering hockey, figure skating programs, and public ice skating
• Splash Valley Aquatic Park
• River Road Sports Complex
• Rec Center

Products and services

• Ice Valley Centre Ice arena in Kankakee, IL offering hockey programs, figure skating, public skating sessions, and Learn to Skate programs for residents and visitors.
• KVPD Rec Center Year-round recreation center at 150 N Indiana Ave, downtown Kankakee offering open gym basketball, volleyball, pickleball, toddler programs, and the Charlton Room for event rentals.
• Splash Valley Aquatic Center Seasonal outdoor waterpark at 1850 River Road, Kankakee featuring swimming pools, water slides, a lily pad run, and concession stand. Open May through October.
• KVPD Campground Seasonal campground (May–October) with 12 tent sites and 12 RV sites featuring 30-amp electric hookups, playground, fire pits, and proximity to the Kankakee River and boat launch.
• River Road Sports Complex Kankakee County's largest softball complex featuring 6 full-size fields, practice areas, full concession stand, and abundant parking. Hosts NSA tournaments and state championships.
• River Run Dog Park 2-acre off-leash dog park with fenced areas divided for small and large dogs, shade trees, and adjacent river front and playground.
• Park System Network of 33 parks across Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships including Alpiner Park, Beckman Park, Bird Park, Cobb Park, Legion Park, Pioneer Park, and Potawatomi Park, offering baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails, and pavilions.
• Recreation Programs Seasonal recreational programs including youth sports leagues, fitness classes, summer concerts, community events, Huntapalooza scavenger hunt, Party in the Parks series, and community swim days.
• Facility & Pavilion Rentals Reservation services for parks, pavilions, the Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium, Bird Park Fieldhouse, and other buildings available for birthday parties, picnics, family gatherings, and corporate events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Kankakee residents for over 100 years with parks and recreation services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NucorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of kvpd.com website. Nucor provides financial support enabling the park district to maintain and improve its digital presence and services.
• Nuscotomek Youth BaseballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth baseball organization operating within KVPD facilities. President: Luke Shephard (815-953-6751). KVPD provides fields and facilities for their programs.
• Kankakee Premier Soccer LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer league utilizing KVPD facilities for youth and adult soccer programs. Contact: [email protected]. Website: k3psl4.wixsite.com/k3psl
• Eastside JR FootballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior football league operating under KVPD community partnership. Contact: [email protected]. Facebook: Eastside Bulldogs.
• Kankakee Valley Model FlyersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModel aircraft flying club affiliated with KVPD. Contact: 815-939-0374, [email protected]. Website: K3VMF.org
• Kankakee Colts Youth Football and CheerleadingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth football and cheerleading league partnering with KVPD for facility access and program support. Website: kankakeecoltsfootball.com
• Kankakee Trinity AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school (K-12) partnering with KVPD for recreational programs. Contact: 815-935-8080, [email protected]
• Kankakee County Soccer AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer academy providing youth training and league play. Contact: 815-981-2175, [email protected]. Facebook: KCSA
• Busse & RieckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Huntapalooza summer scavenger hunt event, providing prize contributions.
• Westphal JewelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Huntapalooza summer scavenger hunt event, providing prize contributions.
• Rubber Rose Books & PrintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Huntapalooza summer scavenger hunt event, providing prize contributions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD): State-level industry association representing Illinois park districts including KVPD. Provides legislative advocacy, training, and operational guidance that materially shapes how KVPD operates and is funded.
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): National trade and professional association for park and recreation agencies. Relevant as the industry body that publishes benchmarks, standards, and advocacy resources consumed by KVPD.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Park District: Largest municipal park district in the United States; sets the framework for Illinois park-district governance, programming, and funding models relevant to KVPD, though dramatically larger in scope.

Direct peers

• Plainfield Park District: Illinois park district operating parks, rec center, aquatic facilities, and youth sports programming. Directly comparable in scale and facility mix to KVPD.
• Bolingbrook Park District: Nearby Illinois park district offering aquatics, sports leagues, and community events comparable to KVPD's programming. Useful benchmark for park-district operating economics in the greater Chicagoland region.
• Naperville Park District: Suburban Illinois park district operating parks, aquatic centers, ice rinks, sports complexes, and recreation programs of comparable scope to KVPD. Most analogous Illinois peer for facility mix and service model.
• Schaumburg Park District: Illinois park district with an indoor recreation center, aquatic park, sports complexes, and community programming. Strong functional overlap with KVPD's Rec Center + Splash Valley + sports complex portfolio.
• Aurora Park District: Mid-sized Illinois municipal park district operating multiple specialized recreation facilities (including golf, aquatic, and sports facilities) under a tax-funded model similar to KVPD.

Regional players

• Forest Preserve District of Will County: Adjacent Illinois forest preserve district offering outdoor recreation, trails, and campgrounds. Comparable in regional outdoor/tourism offerings but operates under a conservation mandate distinct from KVPD's parks-and-rec focus.
• Oswegoland Park District: Illinois park district of comparable scale to KVPD providing parks, pools, sports, and rec programs. Useful regional benchmark for operating budget and facility utilization patterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KankakeeValleyParkDistrict
• Xx.com/Info_Kvpd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kankakee-valley-park-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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