Village of Glendale Heights

What Village of Glendale Heights does

The Village of Glendale Heights is a municipal government entity located in DuPage County, Illinois, established in 1958. It provides comprehensive public services to residents, local businesses, and visitors within its jurisdiction, including police protection, water and wastewater utilities, public works, community development, building inspections, code enforcement, and parks and recreation programming. The Village is governed by an elected Village President and Board of Trustees, with Rebecca Giannelli serving as Village President as of the 2025 State of the Village address presented on April 16, 2026.

The Village operates an integrated service delivery platform combining in-person services at Village Hall (300 Civic Center Plaza) with a digital portal powered by CivicPlus CivicEngage. Core facilities include the Sports Hub recreation center, GH20 Aquatic Center featuring a FlowRider surf simulation, Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens, and 22+ parks anchored by the 63.8-acre Camera Park. Recreation programming spans Hub Club fitness memberships, youth and adult athletic leagues, swim lessons, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and before/after school care, managed through WebTrac by Vermont Systems. Supporting tools include the GIS Consortium Neighborhood Navigator portal, Code RED emergency alerts, and GHTV municipal television broadcasting via YouTube.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of property and local taxes, water/wastewater utility billing, recreation fees and facility memberships, permits and business licenses, and federal and state grants (including a $1,376,100 FEMA award). Programming fees follow tiered resident/non-resident pricing across annual, monthly, and pay-as-you-go cadences. The Village markets and engages residents through six social media platforms, an email newsletter (Village Voice), GHTV cable/streaming, community events such as Unity Day and Concerts in the Park, and its official website. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or restructuring events have been disclosed.

Name

Village of Glendale Heights

Legal name

Village of Glendale Heights, Illinois

Website

https://glendaleheights.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Village of Glendale Heights is a municipal government in DuPage County, Illinois, providing residents and local businesses with public safety, water/wastewater utilities, public works, community development, and parks and recreation services through Village Hall and integrated digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property and Local Taxes: Primary municipal revenue from property taxes and local tax revenues used to fund core government operations, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.
2. Utility Billing and Services: Revenue from water billing, wastewater treatment, and utility services provided to residents and businesses.
3. Parks and Recreation Fees: Fees from recreation programs, facility rentals, aquatic center memberships, and sports leagues.
4. Permits and Licenses: Revenue from building permits, business licenses, animal licenses, vehicle stickers, and various municipal permits.
5. Federal and State Grants: Grant funding including FEMA awards for emergency management and infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Glendale Heights is a municipal government that delivers statutory local public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdictional boundaries in DuPage County, Illinois. It provides police protection, water and wastewater utilities, road and infrastructure maintenance, building inspections and permits, business licensing, parks and recreation programming, aquatic and fitness facilities, senior citizen services, and community development, delivered through in-person service at Village Hall, an online service portal, recreation facilities, and field operations.

Product overview

Village of Glendale Heights operates a municipal government platform built on CivicPlus CivicEngage, providing residents access to government services through an official website. The Parks and Recreation department operates multiple facilities including the Sports Hub recreation center, GH20 Aquatic Center, and 22 village parks (Americana Park, Camera Park, Circle Park, College Park among them). Recreation programming includes Hub Club fitness memberships (Hub Club, Hub Club Plus, Hub Club Ultimate tiers), youth and adult athletics leagues, aquatic programs, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and before/after school care. The village also provides GHTV cable/streaming television, the Neighborhood Navigator GIS portal, and emergency notification via Code RED. Parks and recreation services are managed through WebTrac by Vermont Systems for online registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hub Club Memberships Subscription fitness center memberships at the Sports Hub offered in three tiers: Hub Club (walking track, open gym), Hub Club Plus (adds pickleball, bocce ball, ping pong), and Hub Club Ultimate (full fitness center access). Available as annual or monthly subscriptions with separate resident and non-resident pricing. Open to ages 12 and older, with parent/guardian signature required for under-18.
• GH20 Aquatic Center Public aquatic facility featuring a FlowRider surf simulation, swimming pools, swim lessons, the Dolphins Swim Team, and aquatic fitness programs. Located at 240 Civic Center Plaza and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Parks and Recreation Programs (Sports Hub) Recreation programs at the Sports Hub including youth and adult athletics leagues, fitness programs, dance, martial arts (taekwondo), gymnastics, before/after school care, and PATH Summer Camp. The facility houses an indoor turf field, basketball courts, racquetball court, and fitness studios. Located at 250 Civic Center Plaza.
• Glendale Lakes Golf Club Municipal golf club operated by the village, offering tee times, memberships, and golf services to residents and visitors.
• Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens Senior citizen center providing programs, services, and amenities tailored to older adults residing in the village. Includes a related Golden Shears Salon service.
• Camera Park 63.8-acre public park featuring an artificial turf field, baseball/softball diamond, cricket field, disc golf, skate park, splash pad, fitness course, and 2.0-mile walking pad. Located at 101 E. Fullerton Avenue.
• Americana Park 5.2-acre public park featuring ADA-accessible amenities, pickleball courts, tennis courts (2), a soccer field, playground, picnic areas and shelters. Located at 1615 Van Meter Street.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CivicPluscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026CivicPlus provides the official municipal website platform (CivicEngage) powering the village's online presence, service portal, and digital government capabilities. The platform hosts the website, online payments, program registration, and content management.
• DuPage CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026DuPage County collaborates with the village on various services including facility inspections, natural hazard mitigation planning, flood safety programs, and stormwater management. The county provides annual facility inspection reports and access to county-wide emergency services.
• GIS ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationGIS Consortium provides the Neighborhood Navigator community portal and mapping tools enabling residents to access property information, zoning data, government representatives, and construction projects through an interactive web application.
• Grant Writing USAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrant Writing USA partnered with the Police Department to offer two-day grant writing workshops, helping village departments pursue additional funding opportunities.
• Glenside Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Glenside Public Library District to provide library services and resources to village residents, with the library appearing as a community resource location for programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Naperville: Larger DuPage County-area municipality operating comprehensive municipal services at greater scale. Comparable service mix (utilities, parks, recreation, public safety) but with substantially larger budget and resident base, positioning it as a broader incumbent in the same regional government space.

Direct peers

• Village of Carol Stream: Adjacent DuPage County, Illinois village of comparable population and suburban character. Operates similar municipal services including water/wastewater utilities, parks and recreation programs, police department, and community development — making it the most structurally comparable peer.
• Village of Schaumburg: Larger DuPage County-area village offering full municipal services including extensive parks and recreation programming, senior services, and water utility operations. Comparable in structure though larger in scale.
• Village of Lombard: Nearby DuPage County village operating a full-service municipal government with parks, recreation, water/sewer utilities, and a community television channel (LombardTV). Comparable in scope of services and suburban resident base to Glendale Heights.
• Village of Addison: Adjacent DuPage County village with similar municipal service delivery model including water utility operations, parks and recreation programs, and community development. Directly comparable as a neighboring inner-ring Chicago suburb.
• City of Wheaton: DuPage County municipality operating a comprehensive municipal government. Similar service portfolio including public works, parks and recreation, water/wastewater utilities, and community development functions.

Others

• CivicPlus: Technology partner providing the CivicEngage municipal website platform powering the Village's digital presence, online payments, and content management. Directly comparable as an enabling vendor for government digital service delivery.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of software solutions to municipal governments, including ERP, utility billing, and permitting systems used by Village Hall operations. Comparable as an ecosystem participant enabling municipal service delivery infrastructure.
• Vermont Systems: Provider of WebTrac recreation management software used by the Village's Parks and Recreation department for activity registration and membership management. Directly comparable as a specialized vendor in the municipal recreation technology stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/voghnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GlendaleHtsTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/voghnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-glendale-heights
• Instagraminstagram.com/voghnews
• TikToktiktok.com/@voghnews

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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