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Kids to Parks Day 2024

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local parks and public lands through park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.
Page updated on May 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Parks

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    • General Information
    • ParkLink
  • Planning & Projects
    • Capital Projects
    • Open Space
    • Park Planning
  • Park Operations
    • Park Operations
    • Natural Resources
    • Trees & Urban Forestry
  • Community Gardens
  • Dog Parks
  • Park Rentals & Permits

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Kids to Parks Day

Saturday, May 18

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Summer Programs

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Community Events

Did you know the City of Alexandria has...

900+ Acres of Protected Open Space

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  • More than 900 acres of protected open space, including public right of ways, privately owned public space and conservation easements, institutionally owned open space, and 566 acres of City owned park land

Open Space Planning

20,000 Street Trees

Photo of biking, walking, bus on King Street, courtesy of Visit Alexandria
  • 20,000 Street Trees

Urban Forestry Management

200 Garden Plots

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  • 2 Community Garden Sites totaling 200 individual plots

Alexandria Community Gardens

62 Boat Slips

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  • 62 Boat Slips at the City Marina

Boat Slip Information

Boat Slip Waiting List

Waitlist Policy and Regulation

49 Athletic Fields

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  • 49 Multi-use Athletic Fields (9 - synthetic)

Alexandria Sports

Athletic Field & Court Request Forms

41 Playgrounds

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41 Playground Areas

 

45 Courts

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  • 45 hard surface courts including basketball, futsal, tennis & pickleball

Outdoor Ball Courts

Alexandria Sports

20 Miles of Trails

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  • 20 Miles of Trails

Bike TrailsBiking in Alexandria

Walking & Running Trails

 

18 Dog Parks

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  • 18 Dog Parks (6 fenced and 12 unfenced - 2 lighted fenced)

Alexandria Dog Parks

5 Reservable Picnic Shelters

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  • 5 Reservable Picnic Shelters

Picnic Areas

Facility & Park Rentals

Picnic Application Form

1 Indoor Pool

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Chinquapin Aquatics Facility

Other Aquatic Facilities

3 Outdoor Pools

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  1. Memorial Pool
  2. Old Town Pool
  3. Warwick Pool

10 Community Recreation Centers

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10 Community Recreation Centers

1 Nature Center

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Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center 

1 Art Center

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1 Art Center

Park Resources & Partners

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PARKnerships

The PARKnership Program oversees partnerships, sponsors, volunteers, and donations for the development, design, construction and operation of recreational and park facilities and/or programs.

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Public Art in Alexandria

Public Art in Alexandria promotes the City's cultural heritage, strengthens community pride, and fosters tourism. Click here to view Alexandria's Public Art Collection.

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ParkLink Map

An interactive map that highlights current park and amenity area details, recreation center amenities and information, request forms, guideline documents, and other general information about parks, shelters, and trails.

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Alexandria Parks

Click here to view a full listing of parks located in the City of Alexandria.

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