Register now for Spring Programs! Spring activities and classes take place April through June and space is still available, including Spring Break Camps taking place April 15-19 with options for ages 4-18. Register online or in-person at the Registration & Reservation Office located at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. 
Spring and Summer Program Guide
Registration Information
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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

Wish you could test out a program before registering? Take part in free demos and clinics, instructor and staff meet and greets, and register for programs and camps on-site. Free activities include face painting, a moon bounce, balloon art, live animal demonstrations, hands-on art projects and a special performance by Rainbow Rock Band. The first 25 people to register for a summer camp at RecFest will receive a free gift!
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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

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.
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