What Greene County Parks & Trails does

Greene County Parks & Trails is a public-sector government department headquartered in Xenia, Ohio, responsible for the operation, maintenance, and programming of the county's parks, nature preserves, and recreational trail network. The department manages a portfolio of facilities including Creekside Reserve, Spring Lakes Park, Paint Creek, Caesar Ford, Indian Mound Reserve, Xenia Station, Narrows Reserve, Jacoby Road Park, and South Park, offering amenities such as shelters, playgrounds, camping, boating, fishing access, sports fields, and event spaces, with trail connections including the Tecumseh Trail along the Little Miami River.

Service delivery centers on recreation programming, nature education, and community events targeted at Greene County residents and visitors. The department operates its registration and reservation function through RecTrac, a commercial platform provided by Vermont Systems Inc. (VSI Cloud), which supports online program sign-ups, facility and shelter rentals, and issuance of camping and fishing permits. Underlying operations are conventional for a small parks department: staff-managed facilities, scheduled programming, and volunteer-supported trail stewardship.

Revenue is generated through a fee-for-use model layered on top of public tax funding. Disclosed pricing is modest and granular, with shelter and facility rentals ranging from $25 to $325 per booking, supplemented by camping and fishing permit fees. The department does not publish commercial revenue figures, and there is no indication of significant commercial contracting, advertising, or concession income. Community engagement is reinforced through an active multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X) and structured volunteer programs supporting trail maintenance and conservation.

Name

Greene County Parks & Trails

Legal name

Greene County Parks & Trails

Website

https://gcparkstrails.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greene County Parks & Trails is a county government department in Xenia, Ohio that operates public parks, nature preserves, and recreational trails, delivering recreation programs, nature education, and facility rentals to Greene County residents and visitors through the RecTrac registration platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Parks, Gardens & Botanical Attractions (THAJACAH), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

Keywords

• Public parks management
• Recreation programs
• Trail systems
• Nature education
• Outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Xenia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Facility and Shelter Rentals: The organization generates revenue through renting shelters, lodges, and gazebos at various price points ranging from $25 to $325 depending on facility type and day of week.
2. Program Registrations: Revenue from registration fees for educational programs, activities, and events for residents from babies to seniors.
3. Camping Permits: Revenue from primitive camping permits at locations like Jacoby Road Canoe Launch.
4. Fishing Permits: Spring Lakes Park requires Greene County fishing permits, with separate pricing from state permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greene County Parks & Trails operates public parks, nature reserves, and trail systems throughout Greene County, Ohio, providing outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, canoeing, and athletics. It also runs recreational and educational programs for residents of all ages and rents shelters, lodges, pavilions, and gazebos for events and family gatherings.

Product overview

Greene County Parks & Trails operates as a unified parks and recreation system managing multiple parks, reserves, and trails throughout Greene County, Ohio. The portfolio includes the core Park and Trail Network offering hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, water recreation, athletics, and facility rentals. Recreation Programs provide educational activities for all ages, while Facility Rentals offer venues for family celebrations, weddings, and events at various price tiers. Specialty facilities include Twin Towers Park with equestrian and glider amenities, water access points along the Little Miami River, and athletic complexes. The system also offers auxiliary services like the Pathfinder Newsletter and Selfie Scavenger Hunt activity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Park and Trail Network A county-wide network of parks, nature reserves, and trails offering outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, water sports, and athletics for Greene County residents and visitors.
• Recreation Programs Educational and recreational programs for all ages, from babies to seniors, including school field trips, family activities, and skill-building sessions hosted at park facilities.
• Facility Rentals Rental of shelters, pavilions, gazebos, and full-service event venues for family celebrations, weddings, reunions, and community events at parks across Greene County.
• Camping Services Primitive camping opportunities at locations such as Jacoby Road Canoe Launch and trail camping throughout the park system.
• Athletic Facilities Sports fields, diamonds, courts, and athletic venues hosting baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, cricket, and horseshoes at parks such as Fairgrounds Recreation Center and Frank Seaman Park.
• Water Recreation Access Canoe and kayak launches along the Little Miami State and National Scenic River at Constitution Park, Mill Bridge Launch, and Narrows Reserve.
• Fishing Access Fishing spots across 14 locations in Greene County, with Spring Lakes Park requiring a Greene County fishing permit.
• Twin Towers Park Equestrian Facilities 102-acre Twin Towers Park facility featuring a 27-stall barn, grass-based stadium ring, dressage rings, cross country course, and judging stand for horse enthusiasts.
• Twin Towers Park Glider Area Open area at Twin Towers Park designated for glider enthusiasts hosting competitive and recreational soaring activities.
• Selfie Scavenger Hunt A family-friendly outdoor activity that encourages exploration of Greene County parks through a self-guided scavenger hunt experience.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Metroparks Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio metroparks system operating parks, trails, and nature centers. Offers the same combination of outdoor recreation, programming, and facility rentals as GCP&T at a similar Ohio county scale.
• Great Parks of Hamilton County: Hamilton County, Ohio park district managing parks, nature preserves, golf courses, and recreation facilities. Closely mirrors GCP&T's model of county-level stewardship of parks, trails, and programming for a similarly sized Ohio population base.
• Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Franklin County, Ohio metro parks district managing natural areas, trails, and recreational facilities. Comparable in mission and revenue mix (permits, facility rentals, programming) within an Ohio county context.
• Clermont County Park District: Clermont County, Ohio park district managing parks, trails, and nature preserves in southwest Ohio. A small-to-mid Ohio county park system with the same operating profile as GCP&T.
• Cleveland Metroparks: Cuyahoga County, Ohio 'Emerald Necklace' metroparks system operating an extensive park-and-reservation network with facilities rentals, nature education, and athletic venues. Provides a larger-scale reference point for the same Ohio county-parks operating model.
• Five Rivers MetroParks: Montgomery County, Ohio regional park district serving the Dayton metro area with parks, trails, and recreation programs. Operates an almost identical mix of athletic facilities, shelters, water access, and nature programming for residents in an adjacent Ohio county, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Metro Parks of Butler County: Butler County, Ohio park district operating parks, preserves, and recreation programs for residents of a neighboring Ohio county. Direct functional overlap in services, governance, and customer base.

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association: National nonprofit membership organization supporting local park and recreation agencies. Comparable ecosystem participant that provides advocacy, certification, and professional development for entities operating in the same public-parks space as GCP&T.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources: State-level agency overseeing Ohio's state parks, forests, wildlife, and waterways. Operates a broader portfolio including campgrounds, lodges, and trails that overlap with many of GCP&T's offerings, but at a much larger statewide scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GCParksTrails
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtpTL7CsCb3GqjT5s6AUYig
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreeneCountyParksTrails
• Instagraminstagram.com/gcparkstrails
• TikToktiktok.com/@greenecountyparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greene-county-parks-and-trails

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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