Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Athletic Field Lighting
For Immediate Release: May 19, 2022
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is seeking public comment on the proposed installation of athletic field lighting at multiple athletic fields in the City. The addition of athletic field lighting will provide additional capacity to accommodate current and increasing scholastic and community program needs within the City’s fixed field resources. The project will support the City Council 2022 Community Priority to Support Youth and Families by expanding for capacity for youth programs, and the City’s goal of providing equitable access to facilities and services.
The community meetings will be held virtually as follows:
- Community Meeting #1 - Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m.
Webinar has passed.
- Community Meeting #2 - Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Webinar has passed.
City Council approved funding for the lighting of two athletic fields, pending Special Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission and City Council, in FY 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). The lighting of additional fields, pending permit approval and approved funding, would be implemented over a three-to-five-year period. The locations under consideration include:
- Francis C Hammond Middle School, 4646 Seminary Road
- Patrick Henry K-8 School & Recreation Center, 4643 & 4653 Taney Avenue
- Jefferson Houston K-8 School, 1501 Cameron Street
- George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
- Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, 426 East Monroe Avenue
The planned community engagement schedule is as follows:
- May 16-June 30 – Individual Community Group Meetings
- June 2: ACPS Schoolboard Meeting
- June 8: Community Meeting #1 (Virtual)
- June 13: Youth Sports Advisory Group
- June 16: Presentation to the Park and Recreation Commission
- June 21: Community Meeting #2 (Virtual)
- July 14: Park & Recreation Commission Public Hearing
- September/October: Planning Commission Public Hearing
- September/October: City Council Public Hearing
Community engagement will continue through July 13. Individuals unable to attend planned meetings may send comments by email to Jack.Browand@alexandriava.gov.
The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Jack.Browand@alexandriava.gov or Virginia Relay 711.