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We Built Events & Ticketing Because Communities Deserve Better Than Workarounds

Hear from Ankur Lal, Product at Rec, on why parks and recreation departments deserve ticketing software built specifically for them, and how that thinking shaped Rec's new Events & Ticketing platform.
August 3, 2026
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We Earned SOC 2 Type II Because the Families You Serve Deserve It

Rec Technologies is SOC 2 Type II certified, independently verifying that our security controls protect your community data consistently, day in and day out.
July 6, 2026
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From Phone Calls to Self-Service: How Watertown, MA Built a 24/7 Revenue Stream

Watertown Parks & Recreation transformed court reservations with Rec's Instant Book, enabling 24/7 self-service booking, generating $10,000+ in projected annual revenue, and saving staff hours every week.
June 16, 2026
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From Underutilized Courts to a Citywide Instructor Community

SF Rec & Parks turned underutilized tennis and pickleball courts into a citywide instructor marketplace. 50 instructors, 1,300+ residents served, and a brand new revenue stream for the city.
June 11, 2026
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Why Rob Cocks Chose Rec

We’re excited to welcome Rob Cocks as Rec’s Head of Revenue.
June 9, 2026
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A Migration Done Right: Less Chaos at the Front Desk, More Time for the Community

That's exactly what happened when Rec helped one of Colorado's largest park districts move 8,000+ members to its platform.
May 28, 2026
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Every Community is Different. Your Courts Platform Should Be Too.

Communities across California are working to build more equitable court systems. Explore the approach and the lessons parks departments everywhere can take from it.
May 26, 2026
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How Torrance Delivered More Recreation, Faster With The Rec Instructor Network

In just one year, Torrance expanded recreation access, activated local instructors, and generated new revenue by rethinking how public facilities serve the community. See how the The Rec Instructor Network helped the city deliver more programming without adding traditional staff.
March 4, 2026
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Summer Camp Registration Shouldn't Feel Like a Taylor Swift Ticket Drop

When 13,000+ programs are registered in five minutes, most systems brace for chaos. See how Apex Park and Recreation District delivered their smoothest summer camp launch ever with Rec's Fast Track, turning registration day from stressful to seamless.
March 4, 2026
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Building an AI Master Plan

Rec Technologies partnered with Gary Packan and Derek DeBusk of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture to survey 92 staff members and understand where AI fits into day-to-day recreation work. The results shaped a practical three-pillar AI Master Plan for departments ready to move forward.
March 2, 2026
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Building an Accessible Parks & Recreation Experience: WCAG at Rec

An overview of how Rec treats WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility as a core product requirement to ensure parks and recreation programs, registrations, and reservations are usable and equitable for everyone.
December 19, 2025
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2025 Reflection: The Power of Recreation

A year in review: how Rec helped cities power modern recreation in 2025.
December 28, 2025
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Partner Success Team Spotlight

Meet a few key members of Rec's Partner Success team - the people who make Rec work!
October 14, 2025
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