The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities invites you to our 18th Annual Community Cookout Series! This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free food, games, activities, and giveaways, and learn more about the wide range of services and programs offered by our department and other City agencies.
Next Stop: Ewald Park
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Ewald Park to meet the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities and engage in this fun, community-building event.
Be sure to check out our full schedule of upcoming cookouts happening near you!
You’re welcome to attend one—or all—of the events, with different City agencies featured at each location.
Date & Time | Location |
Wednesday, May 7, 6-7:30 p.m. | Ewald Park, 4500 Duke St. |
Wednesday, May 14, 6-7:30 p.m. | The Acclaim, 346 South Whiting St. |
Wednesday, May 21, 6-7:30 p.m. | Ruby Tucker Center, 300 Block of Tancil Ct. |
Thursday, May 29, 6-7:30 p.m. | Mason at Van Dorn, 140 S. Van Dorn St. |
Wednesday, June 4, 6-7:30 p.m. | Southern Towers, 4900 Seminary Rd. |
Wednesday, June 11, 6-7:30 p.m. | Princess Square, 400 North West St. |
Wednesday, June 18, 6-7:30 p.m. | Patrick Henry Rec Center, 4643 Taney Ave. |
Wednesday, June 25, 6-7:30 p.m. | Andrew Adkins, 1200 Block of Wythe St. |
Wednesday, July 1, 6-7:30 p.m. | Casa Chirilagua, 4100 Mt. Vernon Ave. |
Learn more about the start of these annual cookouts!
The City of Alexandria Community Cookout was initiated by two dedicated staff members from the Department of Recreation. Their goal was to boost program participation and increase outreach to two of Alexandria’s most underserved communities.
As a result, what began as a small departmental project has grown into a major community initiative. Today, more than 50 City agencies and nonprofit organizations participate in the cookouts. These events have reached and served over 20,000 residents and are now proudly supported by the City Manager’s Office.
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