Parks, Operations and Park Planning
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Alexandria Park Facts
Did you know the City of Alexandria has...
- 17,000 Street Trees
- 956 Acres of Park Land
- 130 Flower Beds & Horticultural Sites
- 62 Boat Slips at the City Marina
- 43 Multi-use Athletic Fields (2 - synthetic)
- 35 Playground Areas
- 34 Tennis Courts
- Outdoor Basketball Courts
- 18 Full Court with 10-foot baskets
- 2 Half Court with 10-foot baskets
- 4 Youth Courts with 6-foor baskets
- 29 Basketball/Multipurpose Courts
- 20 Miles of Trails
- 17 Dog Parks
- 4 Picnic Shelters
- 1 Indoor Pool
- 6 Outdoor Pools
The Park Operations Division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities manages and maintains the park system within the City of Alexandria. For additional information, please call 703.746.5484.
Athletic Field & Outdoor Court Reservations
Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Request Form
Athletic Fields and Outdoor Courts may be reserved, and appropriate fees will be charged. To make a request to reserve a field or outdoor court, complete an Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Request Form by clicking here. To view the Fee Schedule, click here. For additional information, call 703.746.5402.
- For field closure information, call 703.883.4697
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Dog Parks
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities provides Dog Exercise Areas and Fenced Dog Parks for the convenience and enjoyment of City residents. Off-leash Dog Parks are an important part of the City's park system. They provide designated areas for dogs and their owners to exercise and recreate without disrupting other uses of the parks. Dog owners who believe their pets are not safe in an open exercise area are encouraged to visit a fenced dog park. Please enjoy these designated areas and respect the leash laws when using other park areas.
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Marina
Parks, walking/bike trails, quaint restaurants, shops, and historic sites surround the marina. For boating enthusiasts, the marina is a 3 mile cruise from Washington DC and Maryland. In addition to affording a spectacular view of the Potomac River, the City Marina has overnight boat slips plus additional short-term docking space on sea walls and adjacent areas. The City Marina offers docking for pleasure boats and commercial vessels. For boaters who wish to stay overnight, restroom and shower facilities are available. One 30 amp electrical connection and water hose bib (in season) are available for each boat slip. Alexandria is a dog friendly city ,in fact, there is a public access dog park within easy walking distance of the marina.
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West End Farmers' Market
Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park Dr.
Sundays, May 3 – November 22
(Market closed August 23)
9 am – 1 pm
Sunday mornings, from May to November, the West End Farmers Market vendors set up their colorful displays in the south parking lot of Ben Brenman Park. This outdoor market is one of a kind in the city’s west end. Multiple vendors lay out colorful displays of fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables as well as sweet juicy berries, apples, pears, and seasonal peaches. A visitor can indulge in gourmet coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice, fresh-baked pastries, and sample one of Tommy T’s delicious gourmet cheeses and yoghurts, while picking up a variety of fresh breads for the week. The first Sunday of each month features local artists and crafters. The Market is located at the end of Somervelle St. For additional information, call 703.746.4343. To become a vendor, complete the forms below and return to ARPCA, c/o Jack Browand, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria VA 22314, or fax to 703.838.6344, Attn.: Jack Browand.
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