Recreation Facility Management Software
Stop juggling spreadsheets and phone calls. Communal handles bookings, programs, and memberships so your staff can focus on serving the community.
- Online booking eliminates double bookings and phone tag
- Members register and pay for programs themselves
- Real-time availability for courts, rooms, and facilities
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Prevent double bookings
Real-time availability for all facilities. Members see what's open and book instantly—no phone calls needed.
Open registration online
Members register for programs and pay online. Popular classes fill up fairly, without staff processing paper forms.
Get paid instantly
Credit card payments at checkout. No invoicing, no check processing, no chasing members for payment.
Know who's a member
Always know who's current. Automatic renewals and digital membership cards keep everything up to date.
What is Recreation Facility Management Software?
Recreation facility management software is a comprehensive platform that helps community centers, recreation departments, and sports facilities manage their daily operations. From booking courts and rooms to running programs and managing memberships, this specialized software streamlines every aspect of facility management.
Modern recreation management software replaces paper sign-up sheets, spreadsheet chaos, and disconnected systems with one unified platform. Staff can manage facility schedules, program registrations, membership renewals, and payments all from a single dashboard.
How Communal Helps Recreation Centers
Communal provides recreation centers with tools specifically designed for their unique needs:
- Real-time facility booking with calendar integration prevents double bookings
- Online program registration with waitlists and automatic payments
- Automated membership renewals with digital membership cards
- Integrated payment processing for instant transactions
- Built-in communication tools to keep your community informed
Whether you manage a single community center or multiple recreation facilities, Communal scales to meet your needs while keeping operations simple.
Everything Your Recreation Center Needs
Communal brings facility booking, program registration, and memberships into one simple platform.
Facility Booking
Let members book courts, rooms, and facilities online 24/7. Real-time availability prevents double bookings automatically.
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Program Registration
Run swim lessons, sports leagues, and fitness classes with online registration and payments. Handle waitlists automatically.
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Membership Management
Automated renewals, digital membership cards, and pass validation. Members manage their own accounts.
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Staff & Volunteer Coordination
Schedule staff, coordinate volunteers, and track hours. Everyone knows where they need to be and when.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recreation Facility Software
Recreation facility management software is a platform that helps community centers and sports facilities manage bookings, programs, memberships, and payments. It replaces paper calendars, spreadsheets, and manual processes with one unified system.
Yes. Members can view real-time availability and book courts, rooms, pools, and other facilities online 24/7. The system automatically prevents double bookings and can enforce rules like booking windows and member-only access.
Members browse available programs, register, and pay online. Communal handles capacity limits, waitlists, prerequisites, and age restrictions automatically. Staff can view registrations and generate rosters instantly.
Yes. Communal supports multiple locations with separate schedules, pricing, and availability rules. Members can book at any location, and staff can manage everything from one dashboard.
Communal processes payments through Stripe, supporting credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers. Funds deposit directly to your bank account with automatic reconciliation.
Yes. You can configure facilities to require membership, offer member pricing vs. non-member rates, limit booking windows, and set maximum bookings per member. Rules are enforced automatically.
Communal sends automatic reminders before bookings. You can also require prepayment or deposits, set cancellation policies with deadlines, and track no-show history to identify repeat offenders.
Yes. Digital membership cards work with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Staff can scan cards at entry points, or members can self-check-in using kiosk mode on a tablet.
Why Organizations Choose Communal
See why organizations across North America choose Communal.
"Revenue from membership sales and renewals increased, and we save a significant amount of staff time and paperwork. The customer service is outstanding and the team at Communal continues to add helpful features."
Renee D.
North Glenmore Park Community Association
800+ members
"My experience with the software and the team has been overwhelmingly positive. We switched from another provider and the difference was night-and-day!"
Jon N.
Tuscany Community Association
Switched from another provider
"We are finally able to communicate with our members, run booking software and a program payment platform all in one application. The cost to our Community is very reasonable and the team is fantastic to work with."
Sandra I.
Oakridge Community Association
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