City of Charleston launches new recreation mobile app to further modernize city services

March 10, 2026

The City of Charleston Recreation Department announced the launch of its City of Charleston, now available for download. The app provides residents and visitors with a convenient way to access recreation services directly from their smartphones. This is part of an ongoing effort by Mayor Cogswell to modernize outdated city practices.

Users can download the app by searching “City of Charleston Recreation” in their device’s app store or by following this link to open the app in Google Play or the App Store.

The mobile app allows users to easily manage their recreation activities and accounts with several helpful features, including:

  • Registering for recreation programs, youth and adult athletics, and camps
  • Making tee times for a round of golf
  • Scanning membership barcodes to access pools and tennis centers
  • Reserving facilities and athletic fields
  • Managing account information and paying balances
  • Receiving time-sensitive notifications, community event updates, and program registration reminders

The new app is designed to make it easier than ever for the community to stay connected with City of Charleston Recreation programs and facilities.

Residents are encouraged to download the app and explore its features. To learn more, watch a short overview video demonstrating how to use the app.

Additional resources and how-to videos are also available on the Recreation Mobile App webpage to help users get started.