Features

Built for local government.
Not repurposed from something else.

ReserveItLocal was designed around how municipalities actually operate — not how a generic booking tool thinks they do. Every feature solves a real problem public facilities face.

For residents

Booking that actually works

A fast, mobile-friendly experience residents can complete from any device without creating an account.

Real-time availability

Residents see exactly what's open before they book. No phone calls, no back-and-forth — and no double bookings, ever.

Mobile-friendly booking

The entire booking flow works on any device. Residents can reserve a pavilion from their phone while standing in the park.

Multiple booking types

Hourly, half-day, full-day, multi-day, and overnight — each facility uses the booking type that makes sense for it.

Secure Stripe checkout

Payment is handled entirely by Stripe. No card data ever touches ReserveItLocal servers.

Instant confirmation — every booking

Residents receive confirmation the moment payment is complete. No waiting for staff approval, no uncertainty about whether they have the space. Confirmed means confirmed.

For municipalities

Every facility, fully under your control

Granular control over availability, pricing, and booking rules — configured per facility, not as a one-size-fits-all setting.

Unlimited facilities

Add as many parks, pavilions, fields, meeting rooms, courts, campsites, or event spaces as you have. No per-asset fees.

Custom availability per asset

Each facility sets its own open and close times, bookable days of the week, and advance booking window — independently.

Flexible pricing per asset

Set flat rates, tiered pricing, day-of-week overrides (e.g. weekends cost more), and separate resident vs. non-resident rates — all per facility.

Resident vs. non-resident rates

Charge different rates for your residents and out-of-town visitors. The booking flow shows a residency toggle automatically when applicable.

Overnight booking support

Campsites and facilities that span multiple nights use a check-in / check-out picker with per-night pricing. Built in, not bolted on.

Asset photo gallery

Upload photos for each facility. Residents see them before booking — fewer surprises, better-informed reservations.

Date and time blocking

Block specific dates or time slots for maintenance, holidays, weather events, or any operational reason.

Cancellations and refunds

Municipal staff can process cancellations and issue partial refunds directly from the dashboard. Configurable cancellation windows per facility.

Coming soon

Configurable approval workflows

Set instant book or staff review per facility. Simple pavilions auto-confirm. Higher-risk facilities route to a staff queue with intake questions — attendance, equipment, event type — before approval. You control how much you automate.

Dashboard & payments

Run everything from one place

Manage your team, track bookings, and get paid — without spreadsheets or phone calls.

Role-based staff access

Add multiple staff members with admin or staff roles. Admins can process refunds and access reports; staff can manage day-to-day bookings.

Booking dashboard with filters

View all bookings with period filters, full fee breakdowns, and booking status at a glance.

CSV export

Export booking and revenue data any time for your own records, reporting, or finance workflows.

Direct Stripe payouts

Your municipality's Stripe account receives payments directly. ReserveItLocal never holds your funds. Access your Stripe Express dashboard any time.

All of this. Free to set up.

No contracts, no monthly fees, no software budget required.