Registration is now open for Spring and Summer Programs! Register now for programs and classes taking place April through August, including Spring Break and Summer Camps. Register online or in-person at the Registration & Reservation Office located at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Nonresident registration begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 15.
Spring and Summer Program Guide
Winter 2019 Program Guide
Registration Information
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The City will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the interim Waterfront Park on Saturday, March 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. Festivities will continue from 2 to 9 p.m. to mark the opening of a sound-responsive, interactive public art installation.  

The Community Matching Fund application is now open through April 10, 2019. The Fund promotes collaborative partnerships among City of Alexandria community organizations by providing matching 1:1 dollars for groups that propose fundraising for park and recreation improvement projects. The Fund fosters public/private partnerships and cultivates innovative ways for residents to have a greater stake in improving the park and recreation facilities that they use.  

Register now for 2019 Summer Camps! View the complete list of options in the 2019 Summer of Smiles Summer Camps Guide online or pick up a copy from recreation centers and public libraries located throughout the City. 
Download the Summer Camp Guide Now!
Visit the Summer Camp Information Page

The interim Waterfront Park featuring seating terraces, bench swings, movable furniture and much more is now open! The City’s Waterfront Plan envisions a new public plaza at the foot of King Street encompassing the City owned properties of 1 & 2 King Street, and the existing King Street Park, totaling about one acre. 
Waterfront Park Construction Time Lapse Camera

The new Patrick Henry Recreation Center is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a limited time, sample classes for free that will be offered starting in the Spring season. 
Parking and Access Map During Construction
General Information
Project Updates
Drop-in Class Schedule 
ACPS to Hold Community on Swing Space Study - March 20, 2019

Make memories in your neighborhood by hosting your next outdoor gathering at a picnic area. Picnic shelters and picnic areas at seven park locations are now available for reservation for April through October 2019. 
Picnic Rental Information and Application

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers the community a personal opportunity to honor a friend or loved one by adopting a bench at one of our parks. When you adopt, City Staff will install a personalized plaque on either an existing or a new park bench.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities guarantees a consistent superior customer experience to all who participate in programs or visit parks and facilities. Interactions will be Responsive,Professional, Courteous and Accountable. Tell us about your experience - complete the RPCA Your Experience Matters Survey now.
RPCA Customer Service Guarantee

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