Get more residents outside and attending park programs
Gather Scout delivers visual text updates on nature walks, outdoor concerts, trail conditions, and seasonal park events.
No apps, no spam, just results.
Park districts invest heavily in outdoor recreation, nature centers, and community festivals, but residents miss out because notification channels fail.
Engage park visitors and nature lovers directly
Direct Reach
Reach outdoor enthusiasts and families instantly on their mobile phones with rich image texts.
Weather & Trail Alerts
Notify subscribers about weather changes, registration deadlines, or special pop-up events.
Measurable Turnout
Watch registration numbers and event attendance rise with scheduled text reminders.
Beautiful photo texts that inspire outdoor participation
Keep park patrons connected to nature programs all year round.
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Want it on your phone?
Who subscribes to park district text alerts?
Want updates on guided hikes, kayak tours, and trail maintenance.
Seek weekend family events, nature camps, and park festival schedules.
Up and running without adding to anyone's plate
People subscribe
People opt in by texting your number, clicking a link, scanning a QR code, or using a signup form embedded on your site.
You add events
Paste the event's web address and the card builds itself. Customize as needed.
You send visual texts
Schedule a message weekly or send as needed. Messages get more personalized as subscribers engage.
More people attend
Direct text messages build awareness, so your events draw bigger crowds.
Your flyers get thrown out. Your emails go unread. Texts get opened.
Email open rates for government and nonprofit communications sit under 20%. Text messages are known to reach open rates near 98%, because people read their texts.
The things county parks ask first
Yes. Schedule seasonal campaigns or upcoming weekend reminders in seconds.
Yes. Highlighting park scenery or event posters via MMS drives significantly higher engagement.
Have questions before scheduling a demo?
We're a real team in Avon Lake, Ohio, and happy to answer questions about how Gather Scout would work for your park programs. Send us a note and we'll respond within one business day.
Ready to grow park program participation?
Book a demo today to see how Gather Scout helps county parks connect with residents.