What Rosemont Park District does

Rosemont Park District is an Illinois local government entity that provides parks and recreation services to residents of the Village of Rosemont, a Cook County suburb. It operates five active facilities: Dunne Park (administrative headquarters), Barry Street Recreation Center, Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex (indoor pool and gym), Monument Park (scenic waterfall and wedding photography venue), and Stephens Isle. A sixth facility, Margaret J. Lange Park, has been permanently closed with administrative functions consolidated at Dunne Park. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners and operates with approximately 14 employees, led by a Director of Parks and a Program Director.

The district's service offering spans facility access (free for residents, paid for non-residents), swimming pool passes and daily fees, gymnasium and turf field rentals, room rentals for events, photography permits at Monument Park, a community garden, a seasonal splash pad, and a catalog of recreation classes and events. Pricing is bifurcated by residency status, with resident verification required for discounted rates; non-resident pricing typically runs 2x to 3x the resident rate. In 2025 the district deployed CivicRec, a third-party online registration and payment platform supporting credit card and e-check transactions. Photography permits were shifted to an online-only booking system in 2023.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription (annual pool passes), usage-based (daily fees, rentals, admissions), and ancillary permit fees, supplemented by property tax receipts that form the bulk of government funding (not visible in the input). The go-to-market model is community-led: residents access facilities directly with residency verification, programs are promoted via the website, print brochures, and Facebook, and registration occurs in-person or via the CivicRec portal. The customer base is geographically concentrated within the Village of Rosemont with a secondary draw of non-resident users from surrounding suburbs.

Name

Rosemont Park District

Legal name

Rosemont Park District

Website

https://rosemontparkdistrict.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rosemont Park District is an Illinois local government entity operating five parks and recreation facilities serving Village of Rosemont residents, offering pool access, gym and turf rentals, programs, and event photography permits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Parks and recreation
• Public parks services
• Recreation facilities
• Community recreation programs
• Municipal leisure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pool Memberships and Passes: Annual pool passes sold to residents and non-residents for indoor swimming pool access. Yearly passes valid January through December. Individual, family, and senior tiers available at different price points for residents versus non-residents.
2. Pool Daily Fees: Per-visit swimming fees charged at daily rates. Differentiated pricing by age category (youth, adult, senior) and residency status.
3. Gym and Turf Rentals: Hourly rental fees for gymnasiums and turf fields at Dunne Park and Barry Rec Center. Available to both residents and non-residents/organizations at different rate structures.
4. Room and Facility Rentals: Rental of gymnasium at Barry Rec Center for parties and events. 4-hour minimum rental with cleaning deposit. Additional fees for outdoor turf and splash pad add-ons.
5. Photography Permits: Permit fees for wedding and event photography at Monument Park and Dunne Park. Sold in 30-minute increments with 2-hour maximum. Online-only purchase system implemented in 2023.
6. Facility Admission Fees: Entrance fees for Dunne Park and Barry Street Recreation Center. Off-peak and peak hour pricing for non-residents. Residents admitted at no charge with proof of residency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rosemont Park District operates and maintains public parks and recreation facilities for the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, including six parks and recreation centers with amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor turf fields, a splash pad, a community garden, and event spaces. The district sells annual pool passes, collects daily admission and facility rental fees, issues photography permits, and offers recreation classes and community programs targeted primarily at local residents.

Product overview

Rosemont Park District operates a network of parks and recreation facilities serving the Village of Rosemont, Illinois. The core offering consists of six distinct facilities: Dunne Park (administrative headquarters), Barry Street Recreation Center, Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex (featuring pool and gym), Monument Park (known for its waterfall and wedding photography), Stephens Isle, and Margaret J. Lange Park. Additional services include facility rentals (gymnasiums, turf fields, and rooms), photography permits for special events, pool passes, and recreational classes/programs. The district recently launched the CivicRec online registration platform for program enrollment and payments. All facilities offer resident-based pricing with verification requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dunne Park Recreation Center Main recreation center and administrative headquarters of the Rosemont Park District. Features indoor facilities, open gym, and a jungle gym. Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Designed for Village of Rosemont residents and non-residents seeking recreation access.
• Barry Street Recreation Center Multi-purpose recreation facility featuring a basketball court, indoor turf, game room with table tennis and billiards, exercise room, splash pad (May 26 – September 5), and community garden. Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday closed. Serves Village of Rosemont residents and non-residents.
• Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex Athletic complex featuring an indoor swimming pool and open gym. Pool hours Mon-Fri 6:30pm-9pm, Saturday 1pm-4pm, Sunday closed. Offers annual pool passes and daily swim fees for residents and non-residents.
• Monument Park Scenic park featuring a renovated waterfall (upgraded 2016) and riverwalk at 6167 N River St, Rosemont. A popular wedding photography location requiring permits. Open to the public.
• Stephens Isle Park Public park located at 9602 W Higgins Rd in Rosemont, Illinois, open daily from dawn until dusk. Used for general outdoor recreation and leisure.
• Gym and Turf Rentals Hourly rental of gymnasiums at Dunne Park and Barry Rec Center and indoor/outdoor turf fields at Barry Rec Center. Rates vary by facility type and residency status ($90-$250/hour). Available to residents, non-residents, and organizations including sports teams.
• Room Rentals Rental of gymnasium and rooms at Dunne Park and Barry Street Recreation Center for parties, meetings, and events. 4-hour minimum rental with $100 cleaning deposit. 80-person capacity gym available at Barry Rec Center.
• Photography Permits Permit system for wedding and event photography at Monument Park and Dunne Park. Available online only since 2023, priced at $50 per half-hour with 2-hour maximum. Water fountains and flowers available April through October. Refundable for rain with 90-day notification.
• Annual Pool Passes Annual swimming pool access passes for the Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex pool, valid January through December. Resident rates: Individual $40, Family $50, Senior free. Non-resident rates: Individual $150, Family $225-$450, Senior $110. Available to residents and non-residents.
• Community Garden Plots Small 4-foot by 4-foot garden plots at Barry Street Recreation Center available to Rosemont residents during warm months. Tools and water provided. Free of charge, one plot per household.
• Recreation Classes and Events Recreation programs and classes available for registration online through the CivicRec platform, including fitness, sports, and educational activities. Available to Rosemont residents (at resident rates) and non-residents.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Niles Park District: Illinois park district operating pools, ice rinks, and recreation centers in close proximity to Rosemont. Comparable in scale, service mix (swim, sports, rentals), and tax-funded operating model.
• Park Ridge Park District: Nearby Chicago suburb park district offering pools, fitness facilities, sports rentals, and recreation programming. Comparable as a similarly scaled Illinois park district with a comparable revenue model based on passes, daily fees, and rentals.
• Des Plaines Park District: Adjacent suburban Illinois park district operating pools, recreation centers, and parks. Directly comparable as a neighboring municipal parks and recreation operator in the same labor market with similar programming mix.
• Wood Dale Park District: DuPage County suburban park district operating aquatic facilities, sports fields, and recreation centers. Comparable as a similar Illinois park district with parallel facility and rental-based revenue mix.
• Norridge Park District: Small suburban Chicago park district providing pool, gym, and recreation programs. Highly comparable in operating model, scale, and reliance on resident versus non-resident pricing tiers.
• Mount Prospect Park District: Suburban Chicago park district offering pools, fitness, and sports programming. Comparable as a similarly sized Illinois park district operating multi-sport facilities with tiered resident pricing.
• Schiller Park Park District: Small suburban park district adjacent to Rosemont with pools, sports, and recreation programs. Highly comparable operating structure, geographic setting, and tax-funded revenue model.

Others

• CivicRec: Recreation management software platform used by Rosemont Park District for online registration and payments. Adjacent as a software/infrastructure provider serving park districts of similar scale across the U.S.
• Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA): Special recreation association serving suburban Cook County, including Rosemont, with adaptive recreation programming. Adjacent as a cooperative provider whose member park districts overlap with Rosemont's service area and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rosemontparkdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosemont-park-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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