Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

What Homewood-Flossmoor Park District does

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a unit of local government, formed in January 1969 through the merger of Homewood Park District and Flossmoor Park District, providing parks, recreation programs, facilities, and events to approximately 30,000 residents across Homewood, Flossmoor, and portions of Glenwood, Illinois. The district controls 27 park sites spanning more than 365 acres and operates 12 facilities including the Lions Club Pool, H-F Ice Arena, Coyote Run Golf Course (with Wiley's Grill), H-F Racquet and Fitness Club, Irwin Community Center, Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center (jointly operated with Olympia Fields Park District), the Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, Millennium Park splash pad, and the H-F Sports Complex. The district runs more than 5,000 recreation programs annually, hosts 50+ special events, and serves 350,000+ facility visitors each year across programs including before/after school care, preschool, camps, swim lessons, athletics, ice sports, tennis, pickleball, and senior services.

The district's revenue model is anchored by property tax levies on an equalized assessed valuation of $833,869,933 (2024 tax rate of 0.755), supplemented by program and registration fees, facility rentals, fitness and golf memberships, sponsorships, and targeted grants such as a $600,000 OSLAD grant from the State of Illinois. Resident rates apply to district residents; non-residents pay a 25% surcharge, and a tiered financial assistance program offers 25% to 75% scholarships based on USDA income guidelines. The district employs 50+ full-time professional staff alongside nearly 500 part-time and seasonal workers, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Park Commissioners. Underlying technology is limited to commodity SaaS tools: SmartRec Amilia for 24/7 online registration, Constant Contact for email newsletters, Google Analytics, QuickScores for athletic scheduling, and standard calendar integrations. The district holds three NRPA Gold Medal Awards (1991, 2006, 2018), five Illinois Distinguished Agency accreditations, and a 2025 Champions for Change Award. The H-F Park District Foundation, established in 1996, operates as a separate 501(c)(3) supporting fundraising and capital projects, including the Irwin Park revitalization reopening slated for July 2026.

Name

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

Legal name

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

Website

https://hfparks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a unit of local government that provides parks, recreation programs, facilities, and events to approximately 30,000 residents across Homewood, Flossmoor, and portions of Glenwood, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public park district
• Municipal recreation services
• Community leisure facilities
• Parks and open space
• Recreation program administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Flossmoor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through property tax levies. The district's tax rate for 2024 is .755 per $833,869,933 equalized assessed valuation.
2. Program and Registration Fees: Fees for recreation programs including swim lessons, sports leagues, camps, preschool, before/after school care. Resident rates with 25% higher fees for non-residents.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from venues including Irwin Community Center, Park Place, The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, birthday party packages, and park permits.
4. Membership Fees: Fitness center and racquet club memberships, pool passes, and golf fees at Coyote Run Golf Course.
5. Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue from event sponsorships, advertising opportunities in facilities and digital materials, and naming rights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a special-purpose municipal park district that provides public parks, recreation facilities, and leisure programming to residents of Homewood and Flossmoor, Illinois. It operates more than 27 park sites across 365+ acres and delivers facilities and services including a golf course, ice arena, fitness club, aquatic center, and seasonal community programs funded primarily through property taxes and user fees.

Product overview

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a government recreation agency serving approximately 30,000 residents in Homewood and Flossmoor, Illinois. The organization operates 27 park sites across 365+ acres with a diverse portfolio of recreational facilities and programs. Core facilities include aquatic centers (Lions Club Pool, H-F Racquet & Fitness Club pool), ice arena (H-F Ice Arena), golf course (Coyote Run), racquet sports (H-F Racquet & Fitness Club), community centers (Irwin Community Center, Goldberg Administration Center), environmental education (Irons Oaks), and special venues (splash pad, skate park, dog park, event spaces). The recreation programming portfolio spans aquatic lessons, athletics (basketball, flag football, volleyball, karate), before/after school care, seasonal camps, Discovery Preschool, adult/senior programs, youth enrichment, tennis/pickleball, and hockey/figure skating. Additional services include facility rentals, birthday party packages, corporate sponsorships, and a financial assistance scholarship program. The district partners with third-party platforms including Amilia for online registration, Google Analytics for web tracking, and QuickScores for sports scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H-F Racquet & Fitness Club: Fitness and racquet sports facility operated by the park district
• Coyote Run Golf Course
• H-F Ice Arena
• Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
• Lions Club Pool
• Irwin Community Center
• Goldberg Administration Center

Products and services

• Public Parks and Open Space
• Recreation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 30,000 residents across Homewood and Flossmoor
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and affiliation.

• South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership to facilitate successful participation for individuals with disabilities and special needs in inclusive programming. The district works with SSSRA to provide ADA accommodations and reasonable modifications for participants in recreation programs.
• School District 153coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for before and after school programs serving students in grades K-5. The district operates AM Club and Extra Innings programs in coordination with school facilities and transportation.
• School District 161coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for before and after school programs serving students in grades K-5 at Western Avenue, Flossmoor Hills, and Heather Hill schools.
• Olympia Fields Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ownership and operation of Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, serving both communities' residents with environmental education programs.
• School District 153 (Sports Complex Partnership)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership splitting cost of Sports Complex consisting of gymnasium with dividing curtain and computer lab, opened in 2002.
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)affiliationOthersNational membership organization providing resources, best practices, and professional development for park and recreation agencies.
• Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)affiliationOthersStatewide association administering the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program.
• Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)affiliationOthersStatewide professional association providing resources, training, and the Distinguished Accreditation program for Illinois park districts.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Premium fitness club operator with suburban Chicago locations competing directly with H-F Racquet & Fitness Club for fitness memberships, programming, and youth sports participation.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Nonprofit recreation services organization operating fitness facilities, pools, and youth programs across the Chicago region. Competes with park district for similar membership and programming revenue streams.
• Chicago Park District: Largest municipal park district in the US operating 600+ parks and 200+ facilities. Significantly larger than Homewood-Flossmoor but same organizational model, tax funding mechanism, and service mission.

Direct peers

• Park District of Highland Park: Suburban Chicago park district offering parallel parks, recreation programs, aquatic facilities, and sports programming funded through property taxes. Comparable size and community-focused service model.
• Downers Grove Park District: Western Chicago suburb park district with similar facility portfolio including golf course, aquatic center, and recreation programming funded through property taxes - directly comparable operational footprint.
• Naperville Park District: Illinois special park district serving a comparable suburban community with similar property-tax funding model, elected board governance, and portfolio of parks, pools, recreation centers, and programming. Same organizational structure and service mission as Homewood-Flossmoor.
• Glenview Park District: North Shore Chicago suburb park district providing similar parks, pools, ice facilities, and recreation programs with comparable governance model and community-focused service delivery.
• Arlington Heights Park District: Suburban Chicago park district with comparable parks, pools, ice arena, fitness facilities, and recreation programming. Same property-tax-based funding and elected board governance structure.
• Schaumburg Park District: Major Illinois park district operating community centers, aquatic facilities, sports complexes, and recreation programs. Similar scale, facility mix, and property-tax-based revenue model as Homewood-Flossmoor.
• Olympia Fields Park District: Adjacent Illinois park district and direct joint venture partner with Homewood-Flossmoor on Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. Most operationally intertwined peer with shared facility governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=hfparks
• Facebookfacebook.com/HFParkDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/hfparkdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homewood-flossmoor-park-district

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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