Ladera Recreation District

Name

Ladera Recreation District

Legal name

Ladera Recreation District

Website

https://laderarec.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Aquatics and swim programs
• Tennis and pickleball facilities
• Youth summer camp programs
• Membership-based recreation district

Headquarters

HQ city

Portola Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing year-round access to recreational facilities including pools, tennis courts, fitness facilities, and various programs. Membership offers family-friendly facilities with programs, events, and activities.
2. Activity and Program Fees: Fees for specific programs including swim lessons, tennis clinics, pickleball, youth camps (Camp Ladera), swim team (Dolphins), fitness classes (Yoga, Jazzercise), scuba diving lessons, and other recreational activities.
3. Guest Fees: Fees charged for non-member guests visiting the facilities, as detailed in the Guest Policies & Fees section.
4. Facility Rentals and Event Hosting: Revenue from party rentals, private events, barbecue reservations, and community event bookings at district facilities.
5. Lifeguard Certification Courses: Fees for lifeguard certification, re-certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED courses offered by the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ladera Recreation District is a publicly accountable California special district that operates year-round community recreation facilities and programming at 150 Andeta Way, Portola Valley. Core offerings include swimming pools (with Masters Swimming, youth swim team, lessons, diving, water polo, scuba), tennis and pickleball courts, fitness classes (Jazzercise, Yoga), Camp Ladera day camp, youth events, party and facility rentals, and lifeguard/CPR certification courses. Access is gated through annual membership.

Product overview

Ladera Recreation District operates as a community recreation district providing a unified portfolio of facilities and programs centered around fitness, aquatics, tennis/pickleball, and youth programming. The core offering includes swimming pools with associated programs (Masters Swimming, youth swim team, lessons, diving), tennis and pickleball courts with instructional programs, fitness classes (Jazzercise, Yoga), and seasonal camp programs. The district also offers community event hosting, party rentals, and a membership program providing year-round access to all facilities. Built on Streamline website technology for Special Districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Swimming Facilities and Aquatics Programs Year-round swimming facilities and aquatics programming for members, including adult programs (Masters Swimming, Intro to Masters), youth programs (Dolphin Swim Team, Pollywogs, Swim Lessons, Diving, Water Polo Clinics), and scuba diving lessons.
• Tennis and Pickleball Facilities and Programs Tennis and pickleball courts with youth programs, open play, and instructional clinics. One court is always available for drop-in member use during normal programming hours.
• Fitness Classes (Jazzercise and Yoga) Group fitness programming including Jazzercise Ladera and Yoga classes offered year-round to members.
• Camp Ladera Semi-structured summer day camp for children and teens providing activities, community building, and seasonal programming.
• Dolphin Swim Team Summer youth swim team program focused on developing swim skills, building friendships, and competitive swimming participation.
• Youth Events and Programs Youth committee activities, Kids Night Out events, and various youth-focused community programs for member families.
• Party and Facility Rentals Rental of district facilities for private events, parties, barbecue reservations, and community event bookings for members and residents.
• Membership Program Year-round family-friendly annual membership providing access to all district facilities (pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness, recreation rooms) and to the full program and events calendar. Multiple membership types and rates are available.
• Lifeguard Certification, Re-Certification, CPR, First Aid and AED Courses Professional certification courses for lifeguard certification, re-certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED training offered at district facilities.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• i9 Sports: National youth sports league operator offering recreational leagues and clinics across multiple sports. Comparable to LRD's youth sports and Camp Ladera programs as an organized youth-recreation alternative in the same region.
• British Swim School: Franchise-based swim instruction provider offering year-round lessons for all ages. Comparable to LRD's swim lessons, Masters Swimming, and youth aquatic programming as a recurring-fee swim instruction alternative.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: Provider of youth sports camps and clinics across multiple sports nationwide. Overlaps with LRD's Camp Ladera and youth tennis/sports clinic offerings as a multi-sport youth programming competitor.
• Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: Multi-state swim instruction franchise focused on structured lessons for children of all ages. Comparable to LRD's swim lessons and youth aquatic programming as a specialized, branded alternative in the broader Bay Area swim market.
• Goldfish Swim School: National franchise specializing in year-round swim instruction for children with a curriculum-based, recurring-lesson model. Directly competes for the youth swim-lessons segment that LRD's Pollywogs and Dolphin Swim Team programs serve.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto: Community recreation center in the immediate Peninsula region offering pools, swim team, fitness classes, youth camps, and tennis programming under a community-membership model. Closely comparable scope and geography to LRD.
• YMCA of Silicon Valley: Community-based recreation organization serving Silicon Valley with pools, swim lessons, youth programs, fitness classes, and family memberships. Most directly comparable to LRD's membership-funded, multi-program community recreation model in the same regional market.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula: Community-supported youth-serving organization in San Mateo County providing youth programming, camps, aquatics, and recreational activities. Comparable to LRD's Camp Ladera and youth swim team offerings within the same service region.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Group Holdings: National operator of large-scale fitness and recreation centers with pools, tennis, kids' programming, swim lessons, and group fitness under premium membership. Overlaps LRD's portfolio at a much larger, multi-market scale.
• LA Fitness: National fitness chain operating multi-purpose facilities with pools, group fitness, kids' programs, and personal training. Broad incumbent competing for LRD's adult fitness and family membership demand in the Bay Area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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