Register now for Spring and Summer Programs! Activities and classes for Spring continue through June and the Summer season takes place July through August. Register online or in-person at the Registration & Reservation Office located at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St.   

Spring and Summer Program Guide
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Alexandria celebrates its 270th and America’s 243rd birthdays on Saturday, July 13, 2019; 6–10 p.m., at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, only fireworks will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 9:30 p.m.

All three outdoor pool locations and the Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain are open for the summer. Purchase an individual or family season pass, usable at all three outdoor pools, and mark your calendar for this summer's outdoor pool events.

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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  libraries located throughout the City. 
Download the Summer Camp Guide
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

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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