The City of Alexandria will host the 35th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 28, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St.  In case of inclement weather, the festival will be relocated to the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium, located at 1108 Jefferson St. Admission is free.
> Jazz Festival Flyer 

The “Friends of Captain Rocky Versace” invite the public to the 10th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center at 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The event will honor the 67 Alexandrians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

The annual awards program recognizes the unsung volunteer efforts of Alexandrians who are involved in their communities and who have provided a valuable service to Alexandria in meeting recreation, park, or cultural needs. Nominations must be received by Thursday, June 14.
> Submit Nomination Online 
> Nomination Packet 

Welcome to the 2012 Recreation Summer Camp Programs, where we are going to Power-On to fun! The Department offers diverse and fun filled summer programs for youth ages 3-17. Kids can fill their summer playing with robots, participating in sports, swimming and nature activities to name a few. Our highly trained staff looks forward to spending time with your children and teens this summer!
> Download your Summer of Fun Guide Now
> Registration Information 

F.I.T. stands for Friends in Training Together. F.I.T. registrants participate in sports & games, arts & crafts, community service, competitions, personal fitness, field trips and more!

In close collaboration with the City of Alexandria and the National Park Service, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project is embarking on a major restoration effort at Jones Point Park. Construction efforts began in December 2010 with completion anticipated in June 2012. To maintain public safety during construction, access to some portions of the park will be temporarily or intermittently closed while improvements are being made.

The Advisory Group was re-established by City Council resolution in June 2011. The group will provide City staff recommendations on the appropriate balance of park uses, as well as implanting education and outreach opportunities and implantation of recommendations made in the 2011 Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group report

As a lifelong resident of the City of Alexandria, I have always been impressed with our City’s recreation facilities, parks and trails. Our parks and open spaces contribute greatly to the exceptional quality of life in the City.  ...continued