Recreational Programs

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities promotes clubs in the City of Alexandria and sponsors various clubs according to departmental guidelines. Sponsored clubs provide an accepted recreation/leisure type of wholesome activity.
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Recreation Program Types

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Clubs

Sponsored clubs provide an accepted recreation/leisure type of wholesome activity. Currently, the following clubs are under our sponsorship:

  • Alexandria Coin Club
    Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-10 pm at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street. Call 703.491.0336 for more information.
  • Olde Town Fencing Club
    Meets Wednesdays 7-9pm at Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Avenue.
  • MYO SIM Kendo/Karate Club (currently on hold)
    Japanese Kendo (fencing) and Iai (sword drawing) classes. New members welcome. The club meets every Monday from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street. For additional information call 301.262.5266 after 6 pm.
  • The Seaport Side Chorus, Alexandria Chapter of the Sweet Adelines International
    Meets each Wednesday night at 7pm at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. For more information call 703.780.3580.

For more information or any group interested in sponsorship by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, please call 703.746.5414.

Birthday Party Packages

Let the good times roll with RPCA Party Packages! Make planning your next celebration easy with a variety of convenient, affordable and fun options. For all locations/packages below, please contact the hosting facility for availability and reservation information. Prices shown are resident rates. All rentals require 4 weeks notice, any necessary permitting and receipt of payment to confirm reservation.

  • Pool Party 

    • 1-hour pool time & 2-hour use of a party room
    • Ages 6 and older
    • Cost:
      • Small Room: $149 residents/$184 nonresidents
      • Large Room: $179 residents/$214 nonresidents 

    • Location: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility • 703.746.5553

      • Optional Add-Ons: Balloon package ($25) OR Bounce house ($49)

 

  • Soft Play Party

    • 1-hour use of the soft play room & 2-hour use of a party room
    • Ages 5 and under
    • Cost:
      • Small Room: $149 residents/$184 nonresidents
      • Large Room: $179 residents/$214 nonresidents 

    • Locations:

 

  • Nature Friends Party 

    • 2-hour party featuring live animals, an animal feeding & outdoor hike
    • $275 for 15 children ages 4-12 (adults free)

    • Location: Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center • 703.746.5559

Recreation Center Advisory Councils

Help Shape the Future of Recreation in Your Neighborhood

Advisory Council Flyer
  • Charles Barrett Recreation Center  
    Call 703.746.5551 for information.  
  • Charles Houston Recreation Center    
    Call 703.746.5552 for information. 
  • Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
    Call 703.746.5493 for information.
  • Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center
    Call 703.746.5554 for information.  
  • Mount Vernon Recreation Center
    Call 703.746.5556.  
  • Nannie J. Lee Memorial Center  
    Call 703.746.5550 for information.  
  • Patrick Henry Recreation Center  
    Call 703.746.5557 for information.  
  • William Ramsay Recreation Center
    Call 703.746.5558 for information.

 

Registration & Reservation Office

For information, to register for a program, or to make a park, picnic or room reservation, contact the Registration & Reservation Office 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

     By Phone: 703.746.5414

     In Person: Visit Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314