OREGON PARK DISTRICT

What OREGON PARK DISTRICT does

Oregon Park District is a special purpose unit of local government organized under Illinois law, headquartered in Oregon, Illinois, and serving residents within a defined district boundary in Ogle County, Northern Illinois. Founded circa 1964-1967 and currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, the district operates a portfolio of public recreation assets including the Nash Recreation Center (featuring a 25-meter, six-lane pool, 13-person hot tub, fitness center, and gymnasium), the Blackhawk Center, and more than 12 parks connected by a trail system. The district offers a broad program mix spanning aquatics (water aerobics, punch passes, swim lessons via Catch the Wave Swim Club), youth sports, Camp Oh-Pea-Dee summer camp, the Children's Center, inclusion services, shelter rentals, and recurring community events such as Concerts in the Park, Color Run, and Family Fun Night.

Revenue is generated primarily through pass memberships (resident and non-resident tiers), program registrations, drop-in and punch-pass fees for aquatic activities, facility rentals, and shelter reservations, supplemented by local tax revenue and periodic state capital grants. Pricing is publicly disclosed, with resident/non-resident differentials applied consistently (e.g., $30/$36 for a 5-punch aquatic pass; $9/$11 drop-in fees). Customer-facing operations run on the Perfect Mind (Xplor) parks and recreation management platform, which handles online registration, membership administration, and facility reservations.

The district has demonstrated episodic capital expansion funded through Illinois Department of Natural Resources OSLAD grants, including $400,000 in 2019 for Park West Phase II and $600,000 in 2025 for Park East redevelopment, with Park East opening in October 2025. It has received the IAPD/IPRA Distinguished Agency designation (2018) and the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (2025). The organization is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, employs approximately 22 staff, and does not have disclosed revenue, equity investors, or parent company ownership.

Name

OREGON PARK DISTRICT

Legal name

Oregon Park District

Website

https://oregonpark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal parks recreation
• Community aquatics programs
• Youth sports programming
• Recreation facility management
• Public park services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pass Memberships: Recreation center pass memberships for residents and non-residents covering access to fitness center, pool, and other facilities
2. Aquatics Programs: Revenue from water aerobics, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness punch passes
3. Activity Registrations: Program registrations including camps, children's center, youth sports, and special events
4. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for shelter reservations and facility spaces

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oregon Park District operates public parks and recreation facilities for the Oregon, Illinois community. Its core offerings include the Nash Recreation Center (with pool, fitness center, gymnasium), the Blackhawk Center, more than 12 community parks, and diverse programs such as Camp Oh-Pea-Dee summer camp, Children's Center childcare, swim lessons, water aerobics, youth sports leagues, and seasonal community events. Services are supported through pass memberships, activity registrations, punch passes, facility rentals, and shelter reservations.

Product overview

Oregon Park District operates as a unified parks and recreation system offering facilities, programs, and services. The portfolio includes two primary facilities (Nash Recreation Center with pool, fitness center, and gymnasium; Blackhawk Center), over 12 parks (Park East, Park West, Fairgrounds, Kiwanis, Mix, Reading Nook, Carnation, Lions, Williams, Jack's Landing, Wiggly Field Dog Park), and diverse programs (Camp Oh-Pea-Dee, Childrens' Center, swimming lessons, water aerobics, youth sports). The district uses Perfect Mind (Xplor) platform for online registration, memberships, and facility reservations. Special programs include inclusion services, financial assistance, and various community events (Concerts in the Park, Color Run, Family Fun Night). The district serves Oregon, Illinois and is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nash Recreation Center Main recreation facility featuring pool, fitness center, gymnasium, and reception area. Currently undergoing renovations including new countertops, carpet, and LED lighting fixtures. Serves community members of Oregon, Illinois.
• Blackhawk Center Recreation facility operated by the Oregon Park District.
• Nash Recreation Center Pool Aquatic facility featuring a 25 meter 6 lane pool with 3 foot bay area, 10 foot deepest area, handicap chair lift, and a 13-person hot tub with high/low jets. Offers five types of recreational swimming and supports aquatics programming for the community.
• Camp Oh-Pea-Dee Summer camp program offered by the Oregon Park District for children in the community.
• Children's Center Child care and children's programming services offered by the Oregon Park District.
• Swim Lessons Swimming instruction offered through Catch the Wave Swim Club. Group swim lessons are available for various skill levels.
• Fitness Center Fitness center at Nash Recreation Center offering exercise equipment and personal training services.
• Gymnasium Indoor gymnasium at Nash Recreation Center with schedule for various sports activities and open gym times.
• Youth Sports Programs Sports programming for youth including various athletic activities. Sports schedules available through TeamSideline.
• Water Aerobics Classes Exercise program that works the entire body without stress on back and joints. Targets toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and flexibility. Available through punch passes valid 1 year from purchase.
• Shelter Reservations Rental service for park shelters and outdoor event spaces for private gatherings and community events.
• Financial Assistance Program Program providing financial support to community members for participation in district programs and activities.
• Inclusion Program Program designed to ensure accessibility and inclusion for all community members in district programs and facilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Water Safety Group LLCminorOthers · 1 January 2021Water Safety Group LLC provides lifeguard staffing for the pool at Nash Recreation Center
• Xplor / Perfect MindcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Software platform provider for management of pass memberships, activity registrations, and facility reservations. Provides user-friendly interface for district operations

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Naperville Park District: Large Illinois special-purpose park district operating recreation centers, pools, parks, and broad programming under the same municipal park-district model as Oregon Park District, with a similar service mix of memberships, aquatics, youth sports, and community events.
• Rockford Park District: Regional Illinois park district serving the Rockford area with comparable facilities (recreation centers, pools, multiple parks) and programming breadth, offering a direct governance and operating model peer for Oregon Park District.
• Rochelle Park District: Nearby Rochelle, Illinois park district offering similar municipal park, pool, and recreation programming to a small-town service area in the same region.
• Sterling Park District: Northern Illinois park district in nearby Sterling with parks, recreation center, aquatics, and youth programming comparable in scope and scale to Oregon Park District.
• Byron Park District: Small Illinois park district located in nearby Byron, providing recreation facilities, parks, and community programs to a similar small-town footprint in Ogle County-adjacent territory.
• DeKalb Park District: Nearby Northern Illinois park district of similar municipal character, offering recreation facilities, aquatics, fitness, and youth programming to a comparable community-scale population, making it one of the closest geographic and operational peers.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Rock River Valley: Regional nonprofit fitness and recreation operator offering memberships, aquatics, youth programs, and wellness services overlapping with Oregon Park District's Nash Recreation Center offerings across the broader Northern Illinois market.

Others

• Catch the Wave Swim Club: Partner swim instruction provider delivering swim lessons at Oregon Park District's Nash Recreation Center pool, illustrating the ecosystem of third-party program operators that complement municipal park-district services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-park-district

Compliance2 records

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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