Cordova Recreation and Park District

What Cordova Recreation and Park District does

Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is an independent California special district established in 1958 under Public Resources Code Section 5780 and governed by an elected Board of Directors. The District operates more than 50 parks and facilities across more than 600 acres of urban and open space, serving the City of Rancho Cordova and surrounding communities of Gold River, Larchmont, Mather, Riviera East, Rosemont, and unincorporated portions of eastern Sacramento County. CRPD delivers recreation programs, aquatics, youth and adult sports leagues, camps, special events, facility rentals, inclusion services, an 18-hole golf course with driving range, and a STEAM-focused preschool.

The District is funded through property assessments levied on parcels within its service area, supplemented by program registration fees, facility and park rental fees, and grants. Service delivery is direct-to-consumer through District-owned and operated facilities, an online registration platform (secure.rec1.com), and community-based programming. The District employs 51-100 staff and operates from its headquarters at 11070 White Rock Road and a recreation department office at 2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova. There is no proprietary technology platform or commercial product suite; operations rely on a CivicPlus government website and the third-party rec1.com registration system.

Recent strategic activity centers on a multi-year capital expansion program, including The Ranch Community Park, Butterfly Park, Monarch Park, Montelena Meadows Community Park, Cricket Meadows Community Park, and the White Rock Community Dog Park, guided by the Optimized Plan adopted May 15, 2024. CRPD has also formalized partnerships with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, City of Rancho Cordova, California American Water, Sac Metro Fire, multiple school districts, and the Cordova Recreation & Parks Foundation.

Name

Cordova Recreation and Park District

Legal name

Cordova Recreation & Park District

Website

https://cordovarpd.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cordova Recreation and Park District is an independent California special district operating 50+ parks and facilities across 600+ acres, serving residents of seven Sacramento County communities with recreation programs, aquatics, sports leagues, events, facility rentals, and a golf course.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Public parks services
• Recreation programs
• Community aquatics
• Youth sports leagues
• Facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cordova

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. Property Assessments: Primary funding through property assessments as a special district
2. Program Registration Fees: Registration fees for recreation classes, programs, camps, and activities
3. Facility Rental Fees: Rental fees for parks, facilities, sports fields, picnic areas, and the Barn
4. Grants: Grant funding to support operations and capital projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cordova Recreation and Park District is a California independent special district that operates more than 50 parks and facilities across over 600 acres of urban and open space in eastern Sacramento County. The District offers public recreation programming including aquatics, youth and adult sports leagues, camps, classes, special events, inclusion services, and the Cordova Golf Course, and rents facilities for community and private events. Primary funding comes from property assessments, program registration fees, facility rental fees, and grants.

Product overview

Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is a government special district offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreation and park services. The district operates over 50 parks and facilities across more than 600 acres. The core offerings include Special Events (Polar Bear Plunge, Hoppin' & Huntin' at Hagan, Barktoberfest, etc.), Classes & Programs (Camps, Aquatics, Youth/Teen/Adult Programs, Active Adults & Seniors), Inclusion Services, Outdoor Adventures (TAG), Trips & Excursions, Youth Sports Leagues, and Cordova Golf Course. Additionally, the district manages Park Planning & Development for new parks and community facilities, and offers Facility Rentals for private events. Current development projects include Butterfly Park, Monarch Park, The Ranch Community Park, Montelena Meadows Community Park, Cricket Meadows Community Park, and White Rock Community Dog Park. A Scholarship Program provides access to recreation for qualifying residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parks & Facilities Community parks, pools, water play areas, community centers, and specialty facilities operated by the District for public use across Sacramento County.
• Special Events Annual community events including Polar Bear Plunge, Hoppin' & Huntin' at Hagan, Community Yard Sale, Meet the Machines, Barktoberfest, Halloween at Hagan, Breakfast with Santa, Party in the Park, Senior Resource Fair, and Senior Center Special Events.
• Classes & Programs Recreation programming spanning camps, aquatics, youth programs, teen programs, adult programs, and active adults and seniors programming for District residents.
• Aquatics Swimming lessons, swim teams, and recreational aquatic activities delivered through District pool facilities.
• Cordova STEAM Preschool Early childhood education program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for preschool-aged children within the District.
• Inclusion Services Accessibility and inclusion services ensuring participants with and without disabilities can engage in District recreation offerings with reasonable accommodations.
• Outdoor Adventures (TAG) Teen Adventure Group (TAG) outdoor adventure programming with newsletters and excursions for teen participants.
• Trips & Excursions Organized group trips and excursions available to community members of all ages.
• Youth Sports Leagues Athletic leagues and programs designed for child and youth participants.
• Adult Sports Leagues Athletic leagues and programs designed for adult participants.
• Active Adults & Seniors Recreation programming for active adults and seniors, including Senior Center activities, newsletters, and special events.
• Cordova Golf Course Full-service 18-hole golf course with a lighted driving range, pro shop, and lessons from PGA professionals.
• Butterfly Park 3.1-acre park featuring a large playground, picnic area, flexible lawn spaces, pollinator gardens, and butterfly-themed interpretive signage.
• Monarch Park 5.0-acre park with field and court sport areas, dual picnic spots, a fitness node, cornhole area, pollinator gardens, and interpretive signage.
• The Ranch Community Park 10.9-acre community park with soccer fields, two playgrounds, a large shelter, restroom, and ranch-themed elements.
• Montelena Meadows Community Park Nearly 11-acre passive park with nature preserve access, picnic areas, nearly 3-acre dog park, and 9-hole disc golf course.
• Cricket Meadows Community Park Multi-use sports field with central cricket pitch, futsal and basketball court, six pickleball courts, picnic shelters, restrooms, age-separated playgrounds, and meadow landscaping.
• White Rock Community Dog Park Dog park at White Rock Community Park funded by $500,000 in federal ARPA funds via the City of Rancho Cordova.
• Park Planning & Development Department responsible for long-range planning, asset management, construction planning, and quality control for new park developments and improvements.
• Facility Rentals Rental services for District facilities, sports fields, picnic areas, and event spaces processed through online rental applications.
• Scholarship Program Financial assistance program that provides qualifying residents access to District recreation programs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• California American Water CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Company conducting soil samples and designing/constructing a future water well facility at White Rock Community Park. Construction began December 2025.
• Gates and AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Consultant firm working on the District's Optimized Plan strategic planning document, providing project introductions and status updates to the Board of Directors.
• Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the American River Common Features 2016 Project (levee project). SAFCA requested use of 3.612 acres at Larchmont Community Park as a staging area for USACE levee work from May 2026 through January 2029.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for flood risk management levee and riverbank erosion protection project along American River. Responsible for keeping community informed of project progress.
• State of California / Central Valley Flood Protection BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner in levee flood risk management project partnership.
• California Department of Water ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner in American River flood risk management project.
• City of Rancho CordovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on White Rock Community Dog Park project. City providing $500,000 in federal ARPA funds for the dog park as part of COVID-19 pandemic neighborhood improvement effort.
• Cordova Recreation & Parks FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting the District's mission through fundraising and donations.
• Sac Metro FireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring AED technology to local community parks for public safety.
• School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Folsom Cordova, San Juan, Sacramento, and Elk Grove Unified School Districts to identify and meet recreational needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Highlands Recreation and Park District: Special district providing parks, recreation programs, youth sports, and facility rentals to North Highlands in Sacramento County; same independent special district governance model, similar funding mix of assessments and fees, and overlap in community recreation programming structure.
• Mission Viejo Community Services District (Parks & Recreation): California community services district providing parks, recreation programs, aquatics, and facility rentals; peer in terms of fee- and assessment-based funding, residential community focus, and similar programming mix including aquatics, youth sports, and active adult offerings.
• Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District: Sacramento County recreation and park special district operating parks and recreation programs for Rio Linda and Elverta communities; closely comparable in organizational form, assessment-funded revenue model, and small-team delivery of community recreation services.
• Sunrise Recreation and Park District: Sacramento-area independent recreation and park special district providing parks, programming, sports leagues, and facility rentals; matches CRPD on governance type, geographic setting within Sacramento County, and broad community recreation portfolio.
• Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District: Neighboring California recreation and park special district serving the Arden-Arcade/Carmichael area of Sacramento County under the same Public Resources Code framework; directly comparable as a peer independent special district delivering parks, recreation programming, and facility rentals to Sacramento County residents.

Others

• CARPD (California Association of Recreation & Park Districts): Industry/trade association representing California recreation and park districts that honored CRPD with a CARPD Honor Award; peer as an ecosystem association comparable to CRPD's operational peers in governance, funding models, and best practices.

Broad incumbents

• City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment: City of Sacramento's municipal parks and recreation operator covering a much larger geographic footprint within the same county; comparable core services (parks, aquatics, sports, classes, community centers) but with broader portfolio and city general-fund support rather than assessment-based funding.
• California State Parks: State-level operator of parks and recreation facilities across California; comparable in parks-focused service delivery, though at much larger scale with state funding and broader regulatory scope than a local special district.

Regional players

• City of Rancho Cordova Parks & Recreation: Municipal parks and recreation function of the city within which CRPD operates; adjacent provider with overlapping service area and competitor for programming participation, though smaller in scope and without CRPD's 600+ acres and assessment-funded model.
• EGUSD / School District Community Education Programs: School district-operated community education, athletics, and enrichment programs in the same Elk Grove/Sacramento area; comparable in delivering youth sports, camps, and classes to overlapping resident populations, drawing on shared partnership with CRPD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CRPDCordovaRec
• Facebookfacebook.com/CordovaRPD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cordova-recreation-and-park-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/CordovaRPD
• Xx.com/CordovaRPD

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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