Rec Technologies

Rec Technologies

Parks & recreation management SaaS platform

Overview

Rec Technologies provides a cloud-based, mobile-first software platform for parks and recreation departments. The platform handles program registrations, facility reservations, class and event scheduling, and instructor management, with a resident-facing mobile interface. It includes AI-powered reporting and marketing tools to boost engagement, aiming to replace older paper-based and fragmented systems. By offering an end-to-end SaaS solution for municipal recreation, it helps staff operate more efficiently and increases participation while improving financial visibility.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Rec Technologies

Simplify's Rating
Why Rec Technologies is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 50+ communities provide strong proof for reference selling across municipalities.[2]
  • Series A funding from Crosslink Capital supports expansion and product development.[1]
  • Consumer-grade resident self-service drives higher mobile registration and participation.[2][11]

What critics are saying

  • Incumbents like Active Network and CivicPlus can bundle against standalone recreation software.
  • Premium pricing slows procurement and invites discount pressure from budget-conscious cities.
  • Municipal sales cycles remain slow, political, and vulnerable to RFP losses.

What makes Rec Technologies unique

  • Mobile-first recreation software replaces paper-based municipal workflows.[1][2]
  • Rec AI automates reporting, refunds, reschedules, and translation for staff.[6][9]
  • The Instructor Network monetizes underused facilities and expands program revenue.[6][9]

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Funding

Total Funding

$11M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

31%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

31%
Santa Monica Daily Press
Aug 14th, 2025
City of Malibu Launches Fall 2025 Recreation Programs

This season marks the launch of the city's partnership with Rec Technologies, introducing a mobile-first online registration platform designed to make signing up more accessible and convenient.

City of Emeryville
Mar 19th, 2025
Emeryville is thrilled to be partnering with Rec - Sign Up Now!

Emeryville is thrilled to be partnering with Rec, a modern, user-friendly recreation hub.

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