CARMICHAEL RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION

What CARMICHAEL RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION does

The Carmichael Recreation and Park District is a dependent special district of Sacramento County, California, established under the Recreation and Park Districts Principle Enabling Act (Public Resources Code §5780 et seq.) and governed by a five-member Advisory Board of Directors. It operates 14+ parks and community facilities across the Carmichael service area, including Carmichael Park, La Sierra Community Center, Jensen Botanical Garden, and Schweitzer Grove Nature Area, delivering recreation programs for toddlers through seniors — youth and adult sports leagues (basketball, pickleball, softball, volleyball), HP Shotokan Karate, Tai Chi for Seniors, summer day camps, KHO After School Program, and bilingual Spanish-language camps, alongside facility rentals and the Carmichael Farmers' Market. Technology infrastructure consists of the CivicRec/ReCPro registration and rental platform, Microsoft Office 365 for administration, ArborPro for tree inventory, SAP Compass for HR/Finance, and Google Analytics for web measurement; no proprietary AI/ML systems are deployed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: property tax allocations from Sacramento County, voter-approved Measure G General Obligation Bond proceeds (capital funding for park improvements passed November 2022), program and class registration fees (collected online), and facility rental income including $10/hour pickleball and bocce ball court reservations. The district is supported operationally by a partnership ecosystem anchored by the Carmichael Parks Foundation — a separate 501(c)(3) that administers the Sharon Ruffner Youth Scholarship Fund (298 scholarships awarded last year), Rotary Club of Carmichael, Kiwanis Club of Carmichael, San Juan Unified School District, and California Montessori Project (a lease tenant at La Sierra Community Center). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: programs are marketed through carmichaelpark.com, Facebook, Instagram, an email newsletter, and a printed Activity Guide, with self-serve registration through CivicRec. Approximately 22 employees run the district, and current District Administrator Mike Blondino is retiring effective December 6, 2024.

Name

CARMICHAEL RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Legal name

Carmichael Recreation and Park District

Website

https://carmichaelpark.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Carmichael Recreation and Park District is a Sacramento County dependent special district operating 14+ parks and community facilities in Carmichael, California, delivering youth and adult recreation programs, sports leagues, summer camps, and facility rentals funded by property taxes and the 2022 Measure G bond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation and Park Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Child and Youth Services (62411), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Public recreation services
• Community park operations
• Youth sports programs
• Facility rental services
• Recreation program registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmichael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees and Registrations: Revenue generated from recreational program registrations including summer day camps, youth sports, adult sports, karate classes, and toddler/preschool programs. Fees collected through the online registration system (CivicRec/ReCPro).
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting facilities including pickleball courts ($10/hour), bocce ball courts, and other community spaces at La Sierra Community Center and Carmichael Park.
3. Property Tax Revenue: As a dependent district of Sacramento County, CRPD receives funding through property taxes collected within its service boundaries.
4. Measure G Bond Funding: Voter-approved General Obligation Bonds (November 2022) providing capital funding for park improvements, facility renovations, and infrastructure projects across multiple parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carmichael Recreation and Park District operates a network of 14+ parks and community facilities in Carmichael, California, providing recreational programs for all age groups. Core offerings include youth and adult sports leagues, summer day camps, after-school programs, karate and tai chi classes, preschool and toddler programs, facility and court rentals, and a weekly farmers' market. The district is supported by property tax revenue, Measure G bond funding, and the affiliated Carmichael Parks Foundation.

Product overview

Carmichael Recreation and Park District Foundation provides a comprehensive suite of recreational programs and park services for the Carmichael community. The organization operates a multi-faceted portfolio including adult and youth sports programs (basketball, pickleball, softball, volleyball), fitness and wellness classes (Shotokan Karate, Tai Chi), youth development programs (summer day camps, after school programs, preschool activities), and community facility rentals. The district manages a network of 14 parks and community centers, with funding support from the Carmichael Parks Foundation and Measure G bond projects. Programs serve all age groups from toddlers to seniors, with youth scholarships making activities accessible to families in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kids Hangout After-School Program (KHO): After-school program for grades 1-8 located at La Sierra Community Center
• Summer Day Camps
• HP Shotokan Karate
• Carmichael Farmers' Market

Products and services

• Summer Day Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded 298 youth scholarships last year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc.minorOthers · 21 March 2024Awarded contract for La Sierra Community Center Roof Coating Improvement Project - Phase II in amount of $322,684 with 10% contingency for total project cost of $354,952.
• Rotary Club of CarmichaelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Provided $5,000 grant for bleacher improvements at Carmichael Park ball fields and volunteers for installation. Also completed facility improvement project at Kids Hangout After-School Program including new cubbies, storage units, benches, carpet, and repainting.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2021Partnered with CRPD for California Clean Air Day tree planting at La Sierra Community Center. SMUD provided support for planting 12 new trees near soccer and baseball fields.
• Sacramento Tree FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2021Collaborated with CRPD and SMUD for California Clean Air Day tree planting event at La Sierra Community Center.
• Shirley Simi (Individual)minorOthers · 5 February 2021Late community member whose vision and seed money ignited the bocce ball court project at Carmichael Park. Her passion initiated the project which was later supported by the Carmichael Parks Foundation and community partners.
• Kiwanis Club of CarmichaelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Partnered with CRPD to distribute Carmichael Cares Family Fun Kits to 250 families during COVID-19 pandemic. Kits included soccer balls, frisbees, jump ropes, hacky sacks, and cards.
• World ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Partnered with CRPD to distribute Carmichael Cares Family Fun Kits to refugee families in the community.
• Carmichael Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnered with CRPD through their ESL Team to assist with distribution of Carmichael Cares kits to refugee families.
• PBM Construction, Inc.minorOthers · 1 October 2019Awarded contract as lowest responsible bidder for the La Sierra Community Center Play Area Renovation Project. Has performed many public projects in the greater Sacramento/Placer County area.
• California Montessori Project (CMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Lease tenant at La Sierra Community Center. Collaborated with CRPD on the multi-phased play area renovation project. The space serves CMP students during school hours and is open to the public outside school hours. Both agencies share project costs.
• San Juan Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CRPD for distribution of youth scholarships and 500 arts and crafts kits to students at Carmichael Elementary and Charles Peck Elementary schools during pandemic.
• Over Under InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRPD partnered with the Over Under Initiative to provide a new basketball court that doubles as a soccer court at Carmichael Park. Supported by Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond.
• Sacramento Republic FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the Over Under Initiative basketball/soccer court project at Carmichael Park.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that advocates for and helps create parks and protect natural areas. Thematically adjacent as a parks ecosystem enabler, not a direct competitor.
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): National nonprofit organization supporting park and recreation professionals. Provides industry standards, advocacy, and certification relevant to CRPD's operations, but does not deliver recreation services directly.
• Carmichael Parks Foundation: Separate 501(c)(3) fundraising arm that supports CRPD programs through grants and donations. Already a core partner; ecosystem stakeholder rather than a competitor.
• California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS): Statewide professional association for California park and recreation agencies. CRPD received CPRS's Five Snaps Award. Acts as a peer network and industry support body rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Cordova Recreation and Park District: A dependent special district of Sacramento County operating parks and recreation programs in Rancho Cordova. Directly comparable in governance structure, service mix (sports leagues, classes, facility rentals), and Sacramento-area operating context.
• Sunrise Recreation and Park District: Sacramento County special district providing parks, recreation programs, and facility rentals in Citrus Heights/Antelope. Closely comparable in size, statutory authority, and program portfolio.
• Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District: Sacramento County special district operating parks and recreation programs in Fair Oaks. Comparable in scope, revenue mix (programs, rentals, property taxes), and small-district governance model.

Broad incumbents

• City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment: Municipal parks and recreation provider for the City of Sacramento. Offers overlapping programs (youth sports, classes, senior activities) at much larger scale, providing a benchmark for urban peer comparison.
• Regional Parks - Sacramento County: Sacramento County's regional parks system provides overlapping park and recreation services across a much larger footprint. Comparable in service category but operates at significantly broader scale and includes natural/recreational reservoirs and regional trails.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carmichaelrec
• Instagraminstagram.com/carmichaelrec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carmichael-recreation-and-park-district-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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