Kingsport implements new software for Leisure Services Department
The City of Kingsport has partnered with CivicPlus – a Kansas-based technology company – to implement new recreation software for the city’s leisure services department.
The software – called CivicRec – is available now and it allows residents to find out information about all of the activities, classes and sporting events taking place within the city. In addition, residents are able to register for events, make payments, manage memberships, reserve facilities and more, all conveniently online through a computer, tablet or smartphone.
CivicRec will also be available through the city app, ConnectKingpsort. Just download the free app on the App Store or Google Play Store and click the “CivicRec” button to get started.
“Our goal is to have good online and mobile capabilities so people can use their phones to pre-purchase tickets or reserve rental space in a very user-friendly way,” said Kari Matheney, leisure services analyst with the City of Kingsport. “That was one of the key things we looked at going into this project.”
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, Kingsport Aquatic Center, Kingsport Farmers Market, Kingsport Senior Center, the Office of Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation will all be tied into the new CivicRec system.
So, whether you need to purchase planetarium tickets, check on a swim lesson or reserve a room at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium – all you have to do is visit https://secure.rec1.com/TN/kingsport-tn/catalog and make your selection. Plus, as of April 6, 2022, there is no credit card convenience fee for purchasing tickets or memberships online through the CivicRec software.
The software also allows for the signing of digital waivers for sporting events and will send you notifications in case an event is canceled due to inclement weather.
“The City of Kingsport offers high quality leisure services that directly impact our citizens and visitors quality of life,” said Michael Borders, assistant city manager. “CivicRec will offer greatly increased accessibility to these services and will provide expanded opportunities to interact with our citizens and visitors. We are very excited to have this platform and to continue building and expanding our online and mobile capabilities.”
CivicRec is part of the CivicPlus Platform of local government technology solutions designed exclusively for the public sector.
“CivicPlus is built on designing innovative solutions for local governments,” said Rebecca Barton, CivicRec Product Marketing Manager. “We continually invest in our products, such as CivicRec, to strengthen and transform the way local governments work and communicate with their citizens and are proud to partner with Kingsport to help them accomplish their goals.”