Benicia Parks And Community Services Launches A Digital RecGuide And Mobile App

Press release from the City of Benicia:

August 5, 2021

BENICIA, CA— Benicia’s Parks and Community Services (Recreation) Department is modernizing ways to keep the community informed of programs and services. In the past, the Department has mailed out a paper guide to every household. This year, they are excited to introduce a digital/virtual version of the RecGuide and the BeniciaRec mobile app.

With the launch of new programs for the fall, and the reintroduction of programs that have been
on hold, the Department is transitioning to a digital/virtual version of the RecGuide as a flexible
way to keep customers up to date on what programs are being offered. The new digital format will
be a change in the way that participants and families access information about recreation
opportunities in Benicia. However, for the convenience of those that still want a paper copy, there
is an option on the virtual site to download and print the guide at home.

“Not only does the new virtual RecGuide allow us to continuously update our activity and class
schedule, it also allows our citizens to access the information easily from our mobile app and
website, and it includes links for every activity to make registration quicker and more convenient,” explains Ann Dunleavy, Superintendent of Community Services.

“Additionally, the new digital version will keep thousands of printed activity guides out of the landfills at the end of each recreation season, thereby expanding our Department’s commitment to sustainable business practices,” Dunleavy said.

The Department’s website (www.beniciarec.org) is just one place to find information about
upcoming programs, special events, park amenities, and facilities. Late last year, the BeniciaRec
mobile app was launched, and is available in all app stores. The mobile app has quick links to the
website, the registration site, and the new digital RecGuide, as well as some useful tools, like gym
calendars for drop-in sports, fitness calendars for exercise classes, sports schedules for youth
and adult sports, and great information about all the parks and trails in the City of Benicia. You
can stay informed of Department announcements on Facebook and Instagram. Search
“BeniciaRec” on any of the social media platforms to locate their pages.

Registration for Fall activities and classes, including the popular Youth Basketball Program, will
open for registration on August 9th for residents, and August 16th for non-residents.

For more information, contact Benicia Parks and Community Services at 707-746-4285, or
pcs@ci.benicia.ca.us.

This press release was produced by the City of Benicia. The views expressed here are the author’s own.