Aquapark Piła

What Aquapark Piła does

Aquapark Piła (legal entity: Centrum Rekreacji AQUA-PIL Sp. z o.o.) is a municipal recreation center located in Piła, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, at ul. Artura Grottgera 4. The company was founded on April 12, 2010 and is 100% owned by Gmina Piła (the local municipality), with registered capital of 6,028,550 PLN. It operates a 5,493.69 m² multi-attraction facility that includes two 25m six-lane sports pools (one with an adjustable floor), a recreational pool with hydromassage, artificial river, and two water slides (40m and 70m with timing systems), a comprehensive saunarium (Finnish, Roman steam, infrared cabin, ice maker, and brine graduation tower), a fitness zone with group classes and personal training, two squash courts, a seasonal 600 m² indoor ice rink that converts to a multi-sport court April-October, and a partnered outdoor/indoor tennis facility on the same property.

The business operates daily 7:00–22:00 and generates revenue through single-visit admissions, monthly E-karnet subscriptions (pool, gym, squash, fitness), Aqua School group and individual swimming lessons (September–June season plus intensive summer/winter courses), equipment rentals, group bookings (minimum 10 persons for pools, full-rink rentals, courts), summer and winter day camps (Półkolonie), personal training, and recurring events such as the Pilska Liga Pływacka and Night Swimming Marathon. The company accepts employee benefit cards (Benefit Systems, Profit, Medicover, PZU Sport) and municipal discount programs (Pilska Karta Dużej Rodziny, Pilska Karta Seniora). Pricing is denominated in Polish Złoty (PLN) with discounted tiers for seniors 60+, students under 26, and children under 4.

Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the company website (aquaparkpila.pl), Facebook page, newsletter, and word-of-mouth from group programs; no online ticketing system is evident, with three on-site reception desks handling walk-in transactions. The company markets through content on the website, organic social, and the public information bulletin (BIP). Sub-brands include Aqua School (swimming education) and Aquapark ECO (the 121-panel photovoltaic initiative reducing CO2 emissions by 7,676.19 kg as of March 2022).

Name

Aquapark Piła

Legal name

Centrum Rekreacji AQUA-PIL Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://aquaparkpila.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aquapark Piła is a municipally-owned (Gmina Piła) recreation center in Piła, Poland, operating pools, a saunarium, fitness zone, squash courts, and a seasonal ice rink that serves families, seniors, schools, and fitness enthusiasts via admissions, subscriptions, and group programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Aquatic and Recreation Center

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Water Parks (Resort-Integrated, Year-Round Facilities) (THAAABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standalone/Pay-Per-Entry Water Parks (Day-Visitor Focused) (THAAABAD), Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB), Aqua Fitness Classes (HSADABAL)

Keywords

• Aquatic recreation services
• Swimming instruction programs
• Public sports facilities
• Municipal fitness center
• Wellness and sauna services

Headquarters

HQ city

Piła

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Single-visit admission tickets: Individual tickets for pool, gym, fitness classes, squash, ice rink, and multi-sport court. Priced per duration tier (40/60/80 min or unlimited). Revenue generated from walk-in customers and casual visitors.
2. Monthly/group swimming lesson packages: Monthly tickets for group swimming lessons (4 or 8 sessions per month), Aqua School seasonal programs (September-June), and intensive summer swimming courses.
3. E-karnet and E-karta subscriptions: Open subscriptions for pool, pool+sauna, gym, squash, and fitness with unlimited entries per month. Includes senior 60+ discount tiers.
4. Group reservations and facility rentals: Revenue from booking swimming pool lanes, ice rink (full rink rental), and multi-sport courts for organized groups. Minimum 10 persons for group bookings.
5. Equipment rentals: Revenue from renting ice skates (12 PLN), badminton/table tennis rackets, tennis rackets, and deposits/fees for lost or damaged equipment.
6. Summer and winter camp programs: Revenue from half-day camps (półkolonie) during summer (June-August, 9 sessions) and winter (winter school break). Includes meals and activities.
7. Personal training sessions: One-on-one and two-person personal training sessions with body composition analysis and 4-week training plans.
8. Corporate/event rentals and group packages: Organized group bookings including school groups, sports clubs, corporate events, and birthday party groups with special group pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aquapark Piła operates a municipal aquatic, fitness, and sports recreation facility serving individual consumers and organized groups in the Piła region. The facility offers pay-per-use access to two sport pools, a recreational pool with hydromassage and water slides, a multi-zone saunarium, fitness center with group classes and personal training, squash courts, and a seasonal indoor ice rink/multi-sport court, along with structured programs such as Aqua School swimming lessons, summer and winter day camps, and yoga/aqua-fitness classes. Revenue is generated through single-visit tickets, monthly E-karnet subscriptions, equipment rentals, group/corporate facility bookings, and personal training.

Product overview

Aquapark Piła is a municipal recreation center operated by AQUA-PIL Sp. z o.o. (100% owned by Gmina Piła) offering an integrated multi-attraction aquatic and fitness facility. The core portfolio consists of water attractions (two 6-lane sports pools and a recreational pool with hydromassage, whirlpools, artificial river, and two water slides), a saunarium (Finnish, Roman steam, infrared, ice maker, and brine graduation tower), fitness facilities (gym and group fitness studios), racket sports (squash, badminton, table tennis, and partnered outdoor tennis courts), a seasonal ice rink/multi-purpose court, and organized programs (AQUA SCHOOL swimming lessons, Aqua Fitness, Yoga, Personal Training, and summer/winter day camps). Additional services include an E-Karta prepaid subscription card, on-site dining, and recurring events. The facility operates daily 7:00-22:00 at ul. A.Grottgera 4, Piła.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua School: Swimming lessons and water safety education program for children, youth, and adults
• Aquapark ECO

Products and services

• Baseny Sportowe (Sport Pools) Two sport pools with 6 swimming lanes each (12.5m x 25m). Pool 1 has depth 125-180cm. Pool 2 has an adjustable floor regulating depth from 0 to 160cm via control panel. Used for lap swimming, training, competitions (Pilska Liga Pływacka), and lane rentals for groups.
• Basen Rekreacyjny (Recreational Pool) Recreational pool with artificial river, hydromassage (bench, water cascades, massage jets), whirlpool bathtubs, geysers, and water slides. Designed for families and casual visitors seeking water-based leisure.
• Zjeżdżalnie Wodne (Water Slides) Two water slides with timing systems: a yellow 40m slide with a gentle slope and a blue 70m slide with a sharp curve for thrills. Open to all pool visitors.
• Hydromasaż (Hydromassage) Hydrotherapy facilities including whirlpool bathtubs, hydromassage benches, water cascades, massage jets, and a geyser for deep hydromassage. Accessible as part of the pool complex.
• Strefa dla Maluchów (Children's Pool) Children's pool (brodzik) with water depth 45cm and temperature up to 30°C, designed for young children's water play and supervised family visits.
• Strefa Saunarium (Saunarium Complex) Sauna zone comprising Finnish (dry) sauna at ~100°C with low humidity, Roman (steam) sauna at ~50°C with up to 100% humidity, an infrared cabin, an ice maker, and a brine (salt) inhalation tower. Available as a pool+sauna combined ticket or sauna supplement.
• Siłownia i Fitness (Fitness Zone) First-floor fitness zone with gym equipment, group fitness classes (Fitness, Pilates, Cellulit Killer, back strengthening), aqua fitness, yoga, and personal training with body composition analysis (TANITA) and 4-week training plans.
• Sporty Rakietkowe (Squash and Racket Sports) Two squash courts with wooden panel walls coated with polyester resin, tempered-glass front walls, and spring-loaded barlineck floors. Facility also hosts badminton, table tennis, and partnered tennis on co-located courts.
• Lodowisko / Boisko Wielofunkcyjne (Ice Rink / Multi-Sport Court) 600 m² indoor ice rink (20x30m) operating seasonally from November to March. From April to October the rink converts to a multi-purpose court for badminton, table tennis, tennis, and roller skating. Supports full-rentals and family admission.
• Aqua School (Swimming Lessons) Swimming school offering group lessons (4 or 8 sessions per month) and individual lessons for children, youth, and adults. Seasonal September-June Aqua School program plus summer intensive courses and winter break lessons. Certified instructors; competitions hosted.
• Aqua Fitness Water-based fitness classes performed in the pool that do not require swimming skills, suitable for all ages with low injury risk. Available as single classes (47 PLN) or monthly packages.
• Trening Personalny (Personal Training) One-on-one and two-person personal training sessions with qualified trainer including body composition analysis using TANITA scale and personalized 4-week training plan. Private sessions and packages available.
• Joga (Yoga) Hatha yoga classes held in the first-floor fitness studio, delivered by an instructor with Iyengar method introduction-level certification. Available per session or as a monthly package.
• Półkolonie (Summer and Winter Day Camps) Day camps for children during summer (June-August, 9 sessions) and winter school breaks, including swimming instruction, water obstacle course, first-aid workshops, excursions, and meals.
• Imprezy Cykliczne (Recurring Events) Recurring community events including Halloween Open Swimming Championships, Night Swimming Marathon, and AQUA SCHOOL Swimming Competitions, open to facility visitors and registered participants.
• E-Karta Abonamentowa (Prepaid Subscription Card) Prepaid electronic rechargeable card with variable credit amounts (50-1000 PLN) offering 0-12% discounts depending on deposit amount and validity period (30-180 days). Senior 60+ versions offer higher discount tiers.
• Gastronomia (Food Service Outlets) Food service facilities including small gastronomy outlets in the pool area (93m²) and ice rink area (45m²), currently available for rental to operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of 7,676.19 kg achieved through 121 photovoltaic panels, equivalent to 90 planted trees

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Korty Tenisowe Przy AquaparkuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeparate business partner operating outdoor clay tennis courts and covered tennis hall on Aquapark property. Offers tennis lessons, sparring sessions, racket stringing services, and free practice wall. Open 365 days/year. Contact: Robert Maret, tel. 733-91-91-91, www.kortypila.pl.
• Benefit SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee benefit card provider whose cardholders can use their benefits at Aquapark Piła for pool, fitness, and other services.
• ProfitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee benefit card provider whose cardholders can use their benefits at Aquapark Piła.
• MedicoverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee benefit card provider whose cardholders can use their benefits at Aquapark Piła.
• PZU SportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports insurance and benefit program provider whose cardholders can use their benefits at Aquapark Piła.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Termy Maltańskie: Largest indoor water park and recreational complex in Poznań (also in Greater Poland Voivodeship), offering multiple sport pools, recreational pools with slides, saunarium, fitness, and family attractions. Directly comparable indoor year-round facility competing for the same regional catchment.
• Aquapark Wrocław: Municipal indoor water park in Wrocław with sport pools, recreational pools with hydromassage and slides, saunarium, and fitness. Operates under comparable municipal-utility governance and serves as a direct benchmark for a Polish indoor aquapark of similar scope.
• Park Wodny Kraków: Indoor water park and recreational complex in Kraków offering sport and recreational pools, water slides, saunarium, fitness, and squash/racket sports. Comparable multi-attraction municipal/regional aquapark format.
• Aquapark Fala (Łódź): Indoor aquatic complex in Łódź with sport pools, recreational pools, water slides, saunarium, and fitness offerings. Closely mirrors Aquapark Piła's indoor pay-per-entry plus subscription model.
• Termy Uniejów: Geothermal water park complex in central Poland offering pools, slides, saunarium, wellness, and family recreation. Comparable in integrating wellness/saunarium with family water attractions, though it also offers lodging.
• Termy Bukovina: Thermal water park in Białka Tatrzańska with sport pools, recreational pools, slides, saunarium, and fitness. Comparable Polish multi-attraction aquapark serving regional/tourist demand.

Broad incumbents

• Benefit Systems (MultiSport): Operator of Poland's largest employee benefit card network. Relevant because Aquapark Piła accepts Benefit Systems cards, and Benefit Systems' accepted-facility network and app distribution shape how Polish consumers discover and book aquapark services.
• Tropical Islands Resort: Large-scale indoor tropical water park and resort in Germany with year-round pools, slides, saunarium, and lodging. Comparable in being a year-round indoor water attraction but at a much larger, destination-resort scale; useful as a benchmark for indoor aquapark operating concepts.

Emerging players

• CityFit: Polish subscription fitness chain with 24/7 gyms across major cities. Comparable in the fitness-zone / subscription-pricing layer of Aquapark Piła's offering, though CityFit specializes in gym-only rather than integrated aquatics.

Regional players

• Fabryka Formy: Polish regional fitness club chain with multi-zone clubs including group classes, pools in some locations, and squash courts. Overlaps with Aquapark Piła's fitness and squash subscription offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AquaparkPila

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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