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The Park and Recreation Commission is an eleven-member advisory unit established by City Council in March 1970. The Commission advises City Council in matters relating to parkland, recreation and culture, and participates in planning recreational activities and services through its advice to Council, and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. The members of the Park and Recreation Commission are selected to represent one of the three Park Districts in the City and two youth representatives. The Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. For additional information call 703.746.5500.
For additional information, contact William Chesley, Deputy Director, with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at william.chesley@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5426.
To return to Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Commissions and Committees' information, click here.
Note: The Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm, meeting location TBD. The public is welcome. Minutes are approved at the next scheduled meeting.
2016 Meeting Information
January 21, 2015: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Meeting Information
- Approved Minutes
- Potomac Yard Metro Station
- 2015 Needs Assessment
- Chinquapin Update
- Interim Fitzgerald Square
- Neighborhood Parks Endorsement Letter
- PARKnership Presentation
February 18, 2016: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Potomac Yard Metro Station Update
- Urban Forestry Master Plan Update
March 10, 2016: Regular Meeting - RPCA Park Operations, 2900-A. Business Center Dr. (parking available at Witter Recreation Fields)
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- FY 2017 Budget Presentation
- Braddock Park Presentation
- Potomac Yard Metro Update
April 21, 2016: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Potomac Yard Metro Station Update
- Commision Letter to City Council - FY 2017 Budget
May 19, 2016: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Potomac Yard Metro Update
- Taney Avenue Park Update
- Interim Fitzgerald Square Endorsement
- Taney Avenue Park Endorsement
- Potomac Yard Metro Endorsement
June 23, 2016: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Meeting Attachments
- NOVA Parks Cameron Run Regional Park Presentation
- Braddock Park Consolidated Comments
- NOVA Parks Letter to City Manager - July 30, 2015
- Update Memo on Cameron Run Planning Process - June 20, 2016
- Simpson Park Playground & Passive Lawn Concepts
July 21, 2016: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Alexandria Police Department Community Room, 3600 Wheeler Ave.
- Agenda
- Meeting Information
- Braddock Park & Cameron Run Regional Park Presentation
- Ben Brenman Park & Lake Cook Stormwater Management Presentation
- Cameron Run Regional Park Proposed Planning Process
- FY 2017 Budget Service Impacts
- Aquatics Report
- North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan Advisory Group
August 2016: No Regular Meeting
September 15, 2015: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting, Charles Houston Community Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Meeting Information
- Public Hearing - Community Matching Fund
- Citywide Park Wayfinding
- Simpson Park Playground & Passive Lawn Renovation
- Patrick Henry PreK-8 & Recreation Center Update
- Citywide Childcare Center Inventory & Study
October 20, 2016: Regular Meeting - TBD
November 17, 2016: Regular Meeting - TBD
December 15, 2016: No Regular Meeting