Picnic Reservations

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has a variety of picnic areas available for reservation, offering the perfect backdrop for your special events, celebrations, or commemorations. The picnic season runs from April-October every year.
Page updated on February 28, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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Reserve a Picnic Area for Your Celebration or Event!

Are you looking for a picnic area for your birthday party, quinceañera, reunion, or other celebration or event? The City of Alexandria's Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) has a variety of options to fit your needs! Our reservations for the 2024 Picnic Season, running April-October, begin on Monday, March 4 and must be done in person at the Lee Center (1108 Jefferson St.). Residency verification and payment will be required at the time of the visit.

Reservation blocks for 4 hours are available at the following locations:

  • Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd.
  • Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
  • Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St.
  • Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Rd.
  • Joseph Hensley Park, 4200 Eisenhower Ave. (Currently unavailable for rental for the 2024 season)
  • Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
  • Old Town Pool, 1605 Cameron St.

For more information or questions, call the Registration & Reservation (R & R) Office at 703.746.5414. The R & R Office is open Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Ready to start? Begin the process by filling out the Picnic Reservation form before your in-person visit to the Lee Center.

Picnic Reservation Form

Armistead Boothe Park

Armistead L. Boothe Park

Ben Brenman pond

Ben Brenman Park

RPCA RO Chinquapin Park 12

Chinquapin Park

Fort Ward Museum & Park 21

Fort Ward Park & Historic Site

RPCA ROrme Joseph Hensley Park 7

Joseph Hensley Park

Please note: Joseph Hensley Park is currently undergoing construction and is unavailable to rent for the 2024 Picnic Season.

Lee Center

Lee Center

OTP preseason

Old Town Pool

Interested in Hosting a Larger Gathering?

If your event requires a little bit of extra attention, we're here to help! Please contact Events & Public Space Activations at 703.746.5421 for application and permit information if your event includes:

  • Requirements for City services to ensure compliance with federal, state, or local laws.
  • Use of City-owned or managed property such as public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, alleys, parks, or any other City-owned/managed open space.
  • Complete or partial closure of a public right-of-way.
  • Requires traffic control personnel assistance from the City of Alexandria Police Department or Transportation & Environmental Services.
  • Impairment of access for emergency vehicles.
  • Attendance of Emergency Management Services personnel required.

The RPCA Fee Schedule contains information for park rental fees. Please refer to the City Special Events Policy for more information about event permitting.