After using a competitor's software system for about 22 years, Kent Parks in Kent, Washington was ready for a change.
We Switched to Vermont Systems After 22 Years — How Our Community Made Payments Easier For Our Patrons
by Abby Rossi
Feb 17, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Finding Answers and Lost Revenue in the Show Me State
by Devin Meister
Feb 06, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Just outside the capital of Springfield, Missouri, the Nixa Missouri Parks and Recreation serves an active community with a variety of services from camps to classes to parks. Because the general fund is their primary source of funding, they need to have insights and reports into what is happening, especially as it involves money.
Putting Recreation First for the City of Los Angeles
by Devin Meister
Jan 26, 2023 at 4:38 PM
With a mission to ensure their community stays active, the Department of Recreation and Parks, City of Los Angeles, puts recreation first, referring to themselves as a “Recreation and Parks Department.”
Fast Balanced Payments
by Devin Meister
Dec 09, 2022 at 9:17 PM
We all understand that most parks and recreation departments operate lean with a dedicated staff. That also means that any changes to systems and processes are considered carefully.
Systems and Service Keep Community Services Rolling
by Devin Meister
Nov 16, 2022 at 9:43 PM
Situated just outside of Washington D.C., in Virginia, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) serve a population of approximately 450,000 with a wide range of services and around 700 dedicated full-time employees.
Enhancing Parks and Recreation Experiences and Empowering Staff
by Devin Meister
Oct 31, 2022 at 5:27 PM
A Vermont Systems customer since 2005, the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation have found that continued advancements and developments from the company have enabled them to keep pace with their community, offering dramatic time savings and an enhanced patron experience.
Setting the Bar for Excellence
by Devin Meister
Aug 30, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Prince George’s County in Maryland has a population in excess of 900,000 and lies just outside of Washington D.C. With an active and informed community, a lot is expected from their parks and recreation department and they deliver: they are the only six-time national Gold Medal winner for excellence in parks and recreation management.
Meeting Growth and Growing Student Recreation Demands at the University of Arizona
by Devin Meister
Feb 02, 2022 at 7:42 PM
The higher education market is changing. Now the experience outside of the classroom is a big consideration for every student when they are choosing a college.
Auto-Debit a Big Hit with Colorado Community
by Devin Meister
Aug 23, 2021 at 11:30 AM
Changing to Vermont Systems PayTrac enabled Frisco Adventure Park to meet the needs of their community signing up for the extremely popular camps.
Advantages of a Single Source Payment Provider
by Devin Meister
Aug 05, 2021 at 6:11 PM
Answers when you need them. Someone that listens, understands, and can actually resolve your issues when they arise. Those are just some of the things that Vermont Systems PayTrac users are experiencing, and something that they weren't accustomed to with their previous provider.
Finding a Better Way for Payments
by Devin Meister
Jul 20, 2021 at 8:44 PM
It all started when COVID hit. That's a phrase uttered by probably literally millions of people last year. For Kelsy Maxie, Guest Services Manager at Frisco Adventure Park, it was a definitive turning point.
RecTrac, PayTrac, the Right Track for Frisco Adventure Park
by Devin Meister
Jun 10, 2021 at 3:49 PM
People come to parks to relax and have fun and the staff everywhere is dedicated to making that happen. That doesn’t mean everything is free, which means some kind of payment collection is necessary.
Frisco Adventure Park Delivers High-End Experiences at Altitude with Vermont Systems
by Devin Meister
Jun 10, 2021 at 9:30 AM
People joke about the experiences in some of the smaller, off-the-highway, off-the-coast places. The lack of technology, the trips back in time, old-fashioned processes, lower expectations, etc.
Bringing the Fun at Elk Grove Park District
by Devin Meister
Mar 26, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Parks and Rec departments face a number of challenges. People look to parks for fun without breaking the budget. For that reason, parks have to be both responsive to the public and conscious of their budget.