Greater Vallejo Recreation District

What Greater Vallejo Recreation District does

Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is a California special district established in 1944 that delivers municipal parks and recreation services to the city of Vallejo in Solano County. It operates a physical footprint of 33 parks supported by community centers, an aquatic complex, a sports gym, senior programming facilities, and event venues such as Fleming Town Hall, with signature assets including the free-admission Children's Wonderland park. The district runs a portfolio of registered programs — swim lessons, recreational and lap swim, open gym, youth and adult sports leagues, senior services, and adaptive recreation — enrolled through the rec1.com registration platform.

GVRD's business model is that of a tax-funded public agency rather than a commercial enterprise. Operating revenue is drawn primarily from ad valorem property taxes and the Measure K parcel tax, supplemented by program and registration fees, grants, and donations channeled through an affiliated 501(c)(3) Foundation incorporated in 1994. Service delivery is geographically constrained to Vallejo residents, and the district is governed by an elected board with executive leadership currently in transition, as a permanent General Manager recruitment closed in July 2026 following the departure of the prior GM. Administrative and resident-facing technology consists of standard third-party SaaS (Streamline for special-district operations and rec1.com for program registration), with no proprietary platform or AI capability evidenced.

Name

Greater Vallejo Recreation District

Legal name

Greater Vallejo Recreation District

Website

https://gvrd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a California special district founded in 1944 that operates 33 parks, an aquatic complex, and community facilities delivering recreational programs, swim lessons, youth sports, and senior services to Vallejo residents, funded primarily by property taxes including Measure K.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Public recreation services
• Parks and facilities management
• Community recreation programs
• Aquatics and sports
• Youth and adaptive recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vallejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue (Measure K): Special district funded primarily through property taxes and the Measure K tax measure, which funds park improvements and operations.
2. Program and Facility Fees: Revenue from registration fees for programs and classes (aquatics, dance, martial arts, youth programs, adult programs, sports), facility rentals (community centers, sports fields, parks), and special event permits.
3. Donations: The Greater Vallejo Park, Recreation, & Open Space Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit) accepts donations to support district programs and facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a California special district that operates 33 public parks and specialized recreation facilities in the City of Vallejo, delivering recreation programs and classes (aquatics, dance, martial arts, youth/teen/adult programs, adaptive recreation, before-and-after school care), managing reservable venues (community centers, sports fields, courts, the Cunningham Aquatic Complex, GVRD Sports Gym, and Children's Wonderland), and organizing community events such as the Bands and Brews Summer Concert Series for Vallejo residents and Northern California visitors.

Product overview

Greater Vallejo Recreation District operates as a public recreation district providing parks, facilities, and programs to the City of Vallejo. The organization offers a unified portfolio of recreation services centered on Programs & Classes (including Adaptive Recreation, Aquatics, Child Development, Dance, Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Sports, and specialized Youth, Teen, and Adult programs), manages 33 Parks and Facilities (including reservable community centers, the Cunningham Aquatic Complex, GVRD Sports Gym, and various sports courts), operates a Youth Scholarship Program for financial assistance, and organizes Special Events including the Bands and Brews Summer Concert Series and seasonal activities. Programs are promoted through the Activity Guide publication and events are reservable via the rec1 online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programs and Classes Recreation programs including Adaptive Recreation, Aquatics, Before and After School, Break Camps, Child Development, Dance, Health and Wellness, Martial Arts, Special Interests, Sports, Youth Programs, Teen Programs, and Adult Programs available to Vallejo residents of all ages.
• Parks and Facilities Management and operation of 33 parks, reservable parks, sports fields, community centers, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, disc golf, and the Children's Wonderland venue throughout Vallejo.
• Cunningham Aquatic Complex Aquatic facility offering swimming programs and pool access for Vallejo residents and visitors.
• GVRD Sports Gym Indoor sports gymnasium facility used for various recreational activities and sports programming.
• Community Centers Reservable venues available for events, meetings, sports tournaments, and community gatherings; tours and reservations coordinated through the Recreation Coordinator.
• Youth Scholarship Program Financial assistance program providing recreation access to youth from qualifying families in Vallejo.
• Jr. Giants Baseball and Softball League Summer baseball and softball league program for youth participants in Vallejo.
• Bands and Brews Summer Concert Series Annual outdoor summer concert series featuring live music performances for the Vallejo community.
• Activity Guide Seasonal catalog publication listing available recreation programs, classes, and events for Vallejo residents.
• Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Recognition program honoring outstanding athletic achievements in the Vallejo community.
• Children's Wonderland Specialized park venue operated by GVRD for children's recreational experiences.
• Disc Golf at Hanns Park Disc golf course facility available as part of GVRD's parks amenities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greater Vallejo Park, Recreation, & Open Space FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 1994The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 1994, specifically to initiate, sponsor, promote, and carry out plans, programs, policies, and initiatives that support the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. It serves as the charitable giving arm of the district and accepts donations for park and recreation improvements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association: Industry trade association supporting park and recreation agencies nationally. Not a direct operator but provides benchmarking, advocacy, and professional standards that materially shape how agencies like GVRD operate and are evaluated.

Direct peers

• San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department: Municipal department managing parks, recreation centers, aquatics, and community programs for San Francisco residents. Directly comparable in operating model — public parks + fee-based programs + facility rentals — though serving a larger urban population.
• Contra Costa County Public Works - Parks & Recreation: County-level parks and recreation operator in the East Bay serving residents with parks, trails, and recreation programs. Directly comparable public-sector recreation service model adjacent to Vallejo.
• East Bay Regional Park District: California special district operating a large network of regional parks and recreation facilities across the East Bay. Directly comparable as a publicly-funded park/recreation district serving a defined California population with similar property-tax based funding.
• Marin County Parks: County park district serving Marin County residents with parks, open space, and recreation programs. Comparable Northern California publicly-funded parks and recreation provider with similar funding mix of taxes and fees.
• City of San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services: San Jose's municipal parks and recreation operator managing an extensive park system, recreation centers, and aquatics. Highly comparable in offering mix, demographics served, and Northern California operating environment.
• City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department: Berkeley's parks and recreation operator providing park maintenance, recreation programs, aquatics, and facility rentals. Closely comparable mid-sized Northern California municipal recreation operation.
• Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department: County-level parks system in Santa Clara County offering park facilities, recreation programs, and reservable spaces. Comparable public-sector recreation service model in the Bay Area.
• City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development: Oakland's municipal recreation agency running parks, recreation centers, aquatics, and youth programming. Comparable Bay Area urban recreation district with similar tax-based funding and program mix.
• Sacramento Parks, Recreation and Youth Services: City of Sacramento's parks and recreation division operating parks, community centers, pools, and youth programs. Closely comparable scope of facilities, programming breadth, and municipal funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-vallejo-recreation-dst

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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