Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities1108 Jefferson St. Alexandria, Va 22314 703.838.4343 / 4344 Fax: 703.838.6344E-Mail
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Class & Camp Registration Registration for Spring and Summer Recreation classes and camps is currently on-going. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers multiple ways to register.Registration Information
Recreation Program Guide The Spring & Summer 2008 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide is now available. Download the Guide here, or submit a subscription form to receive the Guide in the mail.Download | Subscribe
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City to Hold Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration on July 12 The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 259th and the USA’s 232nd birthday on Saturday, July 12, from 4 pm to 10 pm at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., located at the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendleton and Madison Streets. The main event features Maestro Kim Allen Kluge and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presenting an explosive night of fun and fanfare featuring “Big Band Sound” followed by a grand finale fireworks display. Admission is free. For additional information, visit the Calendar of Community & Special Events or view the event flyer.
West End Farmers’ Market at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.The West End Farmers’ Market is open Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm through October. Featuring home baked goods, breads and pastries, and locally grown produce, this market is one of a kind on the City’s west end. For additional information, call 703.838.4343.
Second Annual Film Festival The City of Alexandria will host its Second Annual Film Festival at the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium (1108 Jefferson St.) from September 25 through September 28. This year’s Film Festival theme is “Politics in the USA,” featuring short films, features, and documentaries. The festival will also include a youth program component featuring junior filmmakers 18 and younger. Click her for additional Information.
Alexandria Commission for the Arts Holds Public Hearing on Acquired Art PolicyCommunity members are invited to attend a public hearing on the City of Alexandria’s Policy on Acquired Art on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center (1605 Cameron St.). The purpose of the public hearing is to gather community input on proposed revisions to the City’s Policy on Acquired Art.Review Current Policy | Review Recommended Changes | More information....
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Message from the Mayor Alexandria is a caring community which promotes healthy lifestyles and physical fitness for individuals, families, and particularly for our young people. In the spring and summer months, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers hundreds of classes and activities to jump start your way to a healthier lifestyle... continued
Message from the Director Welcome to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural Activities web site. This site contains information on programs and activitiesthat the Department sponsors during the various seasons of the year and provides information that is current to the services we offer.... continued