General Information
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. Unless otherwise posted, the Commission meets in-person only on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For a list of vacancies, to submit an application or for additional information, visit Boards & Commissions.
For additional information, contact Jack Browand, Deputy Director, with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at jack.browand@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5504.
To return to Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Commissions and Committees' information, click here.
- Electronic Participation Policy (Adopted 1-19-2023)
- 2017 NOVA Parks/Cameron Run Regional Park Planning Process
- City of Alexandria Naming and Renaming Policies and Procedures Public Parks and Recreation Areas & Facilities
- Synthetic Turf Use in the City of Alexandria
- Current Projects: Is this link to find information on Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities park planning and capital & maintenance projects.
Note: The Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. The public is welcome. Minutes are approved at the next scheduled meeting. Visit the RPCA Commissions website for a current list of members.
Meeting Information
2025 Meetings
- January 16 Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Avenue
- February 20 Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- March 20 Regular Meeting - Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W. Reed Avenue
- April 17 Regular Meeting - Will Not Meet
- May 15 Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Robinson Terminal North Update
- Joint Endorsement Letter - Waterfront Commission and Park & Recreation Commission
- John Ewald Park Updated Improvement Plan
- Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skate Park Update
- June 26 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
- July 17 Regular Meeting
- August: Does Not Meet
- September 18 Regular Meeting
- October 16 Regular Meeting
- November 20 Regular Meeting
- December: Does Not Meet
2024 Meetings
January 18: Regular Meeting - Chinquapin Park Recreation & Aquatics Center, 3210 King Street
February 29: Regular Meeting - Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Report
- PARKnerships Annual Report
- Hoffman CDD
- Ewald Park Improvements Update
- FY2025 Proposed Operating Budget
- FY2025 Proposed CIP Budget Brief
March 21: Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Report
- PRGS Open Space Update
- Waterfront Plan Implementation Update - Flood Mitigation
- AlexWest Open Space Report
- April 18: Regular Meeting - Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Dr (Conference Rooms A & B)
- May 16: Regular Meeting - Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W. Reed Ave.
- June 20: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, 1701 N Beauregard St.
- July 18: Regular Meeting, Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- August: Does Not Meet
- September 26: Regular Meeting, Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- October 17: Regular Meeting, Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Report
- Site See 2025 Update
- Community Outreach & Engagement Division Update
- Waterfront Small Area Plan Update - Pump Station Analysis Memo
- November 21: Regular Meeting, Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Report
- Eco-City Homes Recognition Program
- WSAP Implementation Update – Pump Station Analysis
- FY 2026 Budget Recommendation to City Manager
- Skatepark Improvements Community Engagement Update (Deferred winter/spring 2025)
- Park Framework Plan Implementation Update (Deferred to January 2025)
- December: Does Not Meet
2023 Meetings
January 19: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Updated Electronic Meeting Policy
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- African American Heritage Trail
- Recreation Services Program Update
February 16: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
March 16: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Combined Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- FY 2024 Budget Update
- Landmark Mall Open Space Update
- Open Space Zoning Text Amendment
- Eugene Simpson Park Ballfield Renovation Update
- FY 2024 Budget Memo to City Council
April 20: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda (amended 4-17-2023)
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
May 17: Joseph Hensley Park Site Visit - Joseph Hensley Park, 4200 Eisenhower Ave. at 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of this tour is to provide Commissioners with information on forthcoming park renovations beginning in the fall of 2023. The tour will begin at the picnic pavilion at Field 1.
May 18: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- Virtual Meeting Recording
- Plan Public Hearing: Eugene Simpson Athletic Diamond Fields Renovation
June 15: Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- Public Hearing Announcement
- Boothe Park Amendment Presentation
July 20: Will Not Meet
August: Does Not Meet
September 21: Regular Meeting - Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- RPCA Budget History FY 2008 - FY 2024
- FY 2025 Budget Letter from City Manager
October 25: Regular Meeting - MacArthur Elementary School, 1101 Janney's Lane
November 16: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- FY 2025 Budget Priorities Memo
- Eugene Simpson Park Stadium Renovation
- Park Services Resource Allocation & Cost Recovery Update
- Capital Projects Summary Status Update
December : Does Not Meet
2022 Meetings
January 20: Regular Meeting
February 17: Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
- Agenda
- Virtual Meeting Recording
- Staff Report
- Pickleball Public Hearing Presentation
- Torpedo Factory Art Center Action Plan Update
- FY 2022 Community Matching Fund Update
- Urban Forestry Program Improvements
- RPCA FY 2023 Proposed Budget
March 17: Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- Agenda
- Virtual Meeting Recording
- Staff Reports
- Waterfront Ship Hull Restoration Update
Note: presentation from Waterfront Commission - Flood Mitigation Update Information
Note: presentation from Waterfront Commission - Flood Mitigation Letter to City Council
April 21: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. (in-person only)
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Landmark Open Space Update
- Cost Recovery Policy
- Cost Recovery Policy Presentation
- Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Update
May 19: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. (in-person only)
June 16: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. (in-person only)
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- 2 King Street Update
- Simpson Stadium Park Update
- Athletic Field Lighting Proposal Update
July 21: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. (in-person only)
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Public Hearing Presentation
- Public Hearing Announcement
- Comments Received through July 21, 2022
August 2022: No Regular Meeting
September 15: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. (in-person only)
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- 2 King Street Update
- Cameron Run Regional Park Sport Court Update
- FY2023 Community Matching Fund
- Open Space Development Process Improvement
October 13 at 430 p.m. - Torpedo Factory Art Center
Waterfront Commission and Park & Recreation Commission 2 King St. Subcommittee
October 20: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Community Matching Fund
- Community Matching Fund Public Comments
- 2 King Street Joint Subcommittee Summary
Park & Recreation Commission and Waterfront Commission
November 17: Regular Meeting
December : Does Not Meet
2021 Meetings
January 21: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
- Public Hearing Announcement: Joseph Hensley Park Plan Amendment
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Report
- Joseph Hensley Park Presentation
- Wilkes Street Park Presentation
- Upland Park Presentation
February 8, 2021 - Youth Sports Advisory Committee
February 18: Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Staff Report
- Wilkes Street Park Presentation
- Carlyle Park Presentation
- FY 2022 Proposed Budget Brief
March 8, 2021 - Youth Sports Advisory Committee
March 18: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Carlyle Park Public Hearing Presentation
- North Circle Park Presentation
- Landmark Mall Presentation
- Armistead L. Boothe Park Exception Presentation
April 12 - Youth Sports Advisory Committee
April 15: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Armistead L. Boothe Park Exception
- Open Space Steering Committee
- Spring & Summer Programs
May 20: Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- FY 2022 Operating & Capital Budget Briefing
- Arlandria-Chirilagua Plan Update
June 17: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Joseph Hensley Park Presentation
- Commission Letter to City Council - MH Fields
- Commission Letter to City Council - NOVA Parks
July 15: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
August 2020: No Regular Meeting
September 23: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Arlandria-Chirilagua Plan Update - Open Space Memo
- Colosanto Spray Park Update
- Arlandria-Chirilagua Plan Update
- Waterfront Plan Flood Mitigation Update
October 21: Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Oakville Triangle Update
- Upland Park Playspace Update
- Site See 2022 Update
- TFAC Implementation Strategy Update
November 18: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Eugene Simpson Park Plan Amendment
- Colosanto Spray Park Art Concept
- Torpedo Factory Art Center Implementation Strategy
December 17: Does Not Meet
2020 Meetings
January 16, 2020: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Pocket Park Plan
- OSTP Update
- 2019 Photo Contest
- FY 2021 CIP Funding Summary Chart Draft
February 20, 2020: Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Pocket Park Plan
- Parklet Pilot Program
- Joint Facilities Master Plan
- 2 King Street Update
- ACPS Modernization Projects' Update
March 19, 2020 June 25, 2020 - Cancelled
- Due to community meeting suspensions resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 9, 2020: Regular Meeting - Virtual
August 2020: No Regular Meeting
September 17, 2020 - Virtual
October 15, 2020 - Virtual
November 19, 2020 -Virtual
December 17, 2020: Virtual
2019 Meetings
January 17, 2019: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
February 21, 2019: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Report
- Ben Brenman Pond Retrofit Update
- Landmark Mall Re-planning Process Update
- Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) Update
March 21, 2019: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Report
- Summer Program Update
- Landmark Mall Re-Planning Update
- Patrick Henry Final Site Plan
April 25, 2019: Regular Meeting - Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave.
May 16, 2019: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Eisenhower East SAP Update
- FY20 Community Matching Fund
- Resource Recovery & Cost Allocation Update
June 20, 2019: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W. Reed Ave.
July 18, 2019: Meeting Cancelled
August 2019: No Regular Meeting
September 19, 2019: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- 2019 Summer Program Update
- PARKnership Update
- Stream Restoration Projects Update
October 17, 2019: Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Waterfront Park Public Art Update
- ACPS High School Project Update
- Park & Recreation Commission FY 2021 Budget Priority Letter
November 21, 2019: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- City Council CIP Worksession November 7, 2019
- Historic Vessel Preservation Update
- 2019 Needs Assessment
- Eisenhower East SAP Endorsement
December 2019: No Regular Meeting
2018 Meetings
January 18, 2018: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- 2017 RPCA Photo Contest Winners
- Dale Street Garden Presentation
- 3550 Commonwealth Avenue Presentation
- FY 2019 Budget Preparation
- New Patrick Henry Program Information
January 31, 2018: West End (Planning District III) Community Forum
- Agenda
- Presentation
- West End Community Forum Survey Results
- West End Community Forum Email Comments & Staff Responses
February 15, 2018: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Titans Football Update
- Landscape Guidelines Update
- Athletic Fields Plan Update
March 15, 2018: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Office of the Arts Update
- FY2019 Operating & Capital Improvement Project Budget Summary
April 19, 2018: Regular Meeting - Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Long Range Educational Facilities Plan Phase II - ACPS
- RPCA Strategic Plan Update
- Environmental Action Plan Update
May 17, 2018: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
June 21, 2018: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
July 19, 2018: Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave
Note: Construction site walk for Commissioners at 6 p.m.
August 2018: No Regular Meeting
September 20, 2018: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- Ewald Park
- NOVA Parks
- Recreation Services Program Update
- Public Art King St. Park
- City Stormwater Management Projects
October 18, 2018: Regular Meeting - Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St.
November 16, 2018: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Jerome "Buddie" Ford nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave.
December 13, 2018: No Regular Meeting
2017 Meetings
January 19, 2017: Regular Meeting - Will not meet
February 16, 2017: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Interim Fitzgerald Square Park Presentation
- Old Town BID Presentation
- Proposed Marina Outdoor Dining Area
- Open Space Master Plan 2017 Updated Implementation Strategy Presentation
- Natural Resource Management Plan Presentation
- Cameron Run Park Planning Timeline
March 16, 2017: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Staff Reports
- Approved Minutes
- Office of the Arts
- South Park at Potomac Yard Update
- FY 2018 Operating and CIP Budget Brief
- FY 2018 Budget Memorandum to City Council - March 31, 2017
April 20, 2017: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- North Potomac Yard Public Hearing Presentation
- Cameron Run Park Planning Process Update
- Public Engagement Summary - April 20, 2017
May 18, 2017: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- FY 2018 Community Matching Fund Applications
- FY 2018 Community Matching Fund Presentation
- Old Town North SAP Update
June 15, 2017: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Public Hearing
- Community Notice
- Public Hearing Presentation
- RPCA Planning Process Six (6) Concepts (6-15-17)
- Eisenhower Partnership Considerations (6-14-17)
- NOVA Parks Blue & Green Park Concept (5-31-17)
- Community Sketch Park Concept (4-27-31)
- Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) Park Concept (4-27-17)
- Cameron Run Park Planning Process Project Website
- FY 2018 Community Matching Fund Final Recommendations
July 20, 2017: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Staff Report
- Recreation Services Program Update
- South Park Update (Arlington Co.)
- Draft Cameron Run Park Planning Report
- Cameron Run Planning Process Public Comments
August 2017: No Regular Meeting
September 19, 2017: Regular Meeting - The Conservatory Center at Four Mile Run Park, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Report
- 2017 Needs Assessment Presentation
- 2017 Needs Assessment Report
- Cameron Run Park Planning Process Final Report - Draft
- Park & Recreation Commission Findings & Recommendations: 9-20-17
- NOVA Parks Response to PRC Findings & Recommendations: 9-22-17
- RPCA Active Projects Update
- Park & Recreation Commission Agenda Items Working Draft
- RPCA Acreage & Additional Maintenance Summary
- Directors Report
October 19, 2017: Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Staff Reports
- Natural Resource Management Plan Update
- Potomac Yard METRO & DC2RVA
November 16, 2017: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
December 2017: No Regular Meeting
2016 Meetings
January 21, 2016: 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
- Commission 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
- Approved Minutes
- 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, 2016: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting, Charles Houston Community Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- 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
- Directors Report - FY 2018 Budget
October 20, 2016: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Community Matching Fund Presentation
- NPS Jones Point Park Presentation
- Budget Update
November 17, 2016: Regular Meeting - RPCA Park Operations, 2900 Business Center Dr.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Casa Chirilagua Presentation
- North Potomac Yard Open Space
- FY 2018 Budget Guidance
December 15, 2016: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 910 Wythe St.
2015 Meetings
January 15, 2015: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Commission Letter to City Council Re Cameron Run
- Special Events Proposed Policy Updates
- Special Events Policy Presentation
- Special Events Policy - Community Comments
- Cameron Run Regional Park Lease Public Comments
- Cameron Run Park Presentation
- Waterfront Plan Phasing & Funding Priorities Presentation
February 19, 2015: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Feasibility Study Memo to City Council
-
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Feasibility Study
- Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Environmental Impact Statement
March 19, 2015: Regular Meeting - William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Oakville Triangle Presentation
- Office of the Arts Presentation
- ESMS Presentation
April 16, 2015: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Information
- Eisenhower West Small Area Plan
- Patrick Henry Elementary School & Recreation Center
April 23, 2015: Special Meeting - Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
May 7, 2015: Public Hearing - Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
-
Preferred Alternative for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
- Preferred Alternative Memo for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station to City Council
- Public Comment
May 21, 2015: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Meeting Material
- Approved Minutes
- Mt. Jefferson Park Draft Park Plan
- Mt. Jefferson Park Community Survey Results
- Mt. Jefferson Park Presentation
- Windmill Hill Park Shoreline Rehabilitation
- Joint Long-Range Facility Plan
June 18, 2015: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave.
- Agenda
- Meeting Material
- Approved Minutes
- Public Hearing Presentation
- Park & Recreation Commission to City Council - June 22, 2015
-
Staff Recommendation for Programming a new Patrick Henry Recreation Center
July 16, 2015: Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
August 2015: No Meeting
September 17, 2015: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
- Agenda
- Meeting Material
- Approved Minutes
- Park & Recreation Commission Public Hearing on Unfenced Dog Exercise Areas
The Park and Recreation Commission held a Public Hearing on September 17, 2015 at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. on a proposal to remove the designation of three unfenced dog exercise areas because they present potential safety issues for dogs, as well as pedestrians, bicyclists, and others using adjacent streets. The unfenced dog exercise areas under consideration are 1.) Ft. Williams Parkway at Dearborn Rd; 2.) Southeast corner of Braddock Road and Commonwealth Ave.; and 3.) W. Timberbranch Parkway and Parkway Terrace.
October 15, 2015: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Draft Neighborhood Plans Public Hearing
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Material
- Mt. Jefferson Park Planning Website
- Mt. Jefferson Park Presentation
- Potomac Yard Metro Update
- Waterfront Plan Common Elements
- Draft Neighborhood Park Plans
- Eisenhower West
November 19, 2015: Regular Meeting - Cameron Station Community Room, 200 Cameron Station Blvd.
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
- Meeting Material
- Alexandria Health Department Crumb Rubber Review
- Fairfax County Synthetic Turf Health Study
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update
- Draft Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan Updates
- Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Update
December 2015: No Regular Meeting
2014 Meetings
January 21, 2014: Joint Meeting with Waterfront Commission, The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. - The Olin Studio
February 20, 2014: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - City Council Workroom, City Hall, 301 King St.
- Meeting Information
- Approved Minutes
- Draft Park Plans Presentation
- TES Environmental Management Ordinance Presentation
- Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Draft Citywide Parks Improvement Plan
March 13, 2014 - Waterfront Commission & Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting: Durant Center, 1609 Cameron St., 6 p.m.
March 20, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
April 17, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
May 15, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
June 19, 2014: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
July 17, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St
August 2014: No Meeting
September 18, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Meeting Information
- Dominion Power Line Commissioner Report
- NVRPA Lease Memo
- TES Brenman Park Stormwater Grant Presentation
- Approved Minutes
October 9, 2014: Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. (Note New Date)
November 20, 2014: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
- Agenda
- Meeting Information
- Approved Minutes
- Cameron Run Regional Park Plan
- Diamond Field Study
- Lake Cook Stormwater Plan
- NOVA Parks Final Report
- Fort Ward Park Management Plan Letter to City Council
December 2014: No Regular Meeting
- December 11, 2014 - Joint Public Hearing: Waterfront and Park & Recreation Commissions, Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
Waterfront Plan Phasing Options - December 20, 2014 - Commission Work Session, 2900-A Business Center Dr. from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Public Parking: Witter Recreational Fields, 2700 Witter Dr.
2013 Meetings
| Meeting Date | Meeting Information |
|
January 17, 2013 |
January 17, 2013 Agenda January 17, 2013 Approved Minutes Staff Report Beauregard Small Area Plan Update |
| February 21, 2013 Patrick Henry Recreation Center 4643 Taney Ave. |
February 21, 2013 Agenda February 21, 2013 Approved Minutes Staff Report |
|
March 21, 2013 |
March 21, 2013 Agenda |
| April 2, 2013 Park & Recreation & Environmental Policy Commission Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe St. |
April 2, 2013 Meeting Material |
|
April 18, 2013 |
April 18, 2013 Agenda April 18, 2013 Minutes Staff Report Large Park Planning Staff Presentation |
|
May 23, 2013 |
May 23, 2013 Agenda |
|
June 20, 2013 |
June 20, 2013 Agenda |
| July 18, 2013 Joint Meeting with Youth Sports Advisory Board City Council Workroom, City Hall, 301 King St. |
July 18, 2013 Agenda July 18, 2013 Minutes Staff Report Hensley Park Background Information |
| August 15, 2013 | Does Not Meet |
| September 19, 2013 Patrick Henry Recreation Center 4643 Taney Ave |
September 19, 2013 Agenda September 19, 2013 Minutes Staff Report |
| October 17, 2013 Contract Purchasers of the Robinson Terminal Sites Meeting Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. |
Waterfront Commission and Park & Recreation Commission Agenda October 17, 2013 Presentation |
| October 24, 2013 (New date) Lee Center 1108 Jefferson St. |
October 24, 2013 Agenda October 24, 2013 Minutes Staff Report |
|
November 21, 2013 |
November 21, Agenda |
| December 19 2013 | Did Not Meet |
2012 Meetings
2011 Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes | Comments/Attachments/Handouts |
|
January 20, 2011 |
January 2011 | January 2011 | Staff Report |
| February 17, 2011 | February 2011 | February 2011 | Staff Report |
| March 17, 2011 | March 2011 | March 2011 | Staff Report |
| April 21, 2011 | April 2011 | April 2011 | Staff Report |
| May 19, 2011 | May 2011 | May 2011 | Staff Report |
| June 16, 2011 | June 2011 | June 2011 | Staff Report Aquatics Presentation |
| July 21, 2011 | July 2011 | July 2011 | Staff Report |
| August (No Meeting Scheduled) | *********** | *********** | *********** |
| September 15, 2011 | September 2011 | September 2011 | Staff Report |
| October 20, 2011 | October 2011 | October 2011 | Staff Report |
| November 17, 2011 | November 2011 | November 2011 | Staff Report Beauregard Small Area Plan Presentation |
| December (No Meeting Scheduled) | *********** | *********** | *********** |
2010 Meetings
2009 Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes | Comments/Attachments/Handouts |
|
January 15, 2009 |
January 2009 | Ford Ward Park Presentation Matrix Study Presentation |
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| February 19, 2009 | February 2009 | ||
| March 19, 2009 | March 2009 | March 2009 | Fort Ward Park Presentation Urban Forestry Master Plan Presentation |
| April 16, 2009 | April 2009 | April 2009 |
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| May 21, 2009 | May 2009 |
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| June 18, 2009 | June 2009 | June 2009 | Fort Ward Park Mowing - Resident Letter |
| July 16, 2009 | July 2009 | July 2009 | |
| August (No Meeting Scheduled) | *********** | *********** | *********** |
| September 17, 2009 | September 2009 | September 2009 | Staff Reports |
| October 15, 2009 | October 2009 | October 2009 | Staff Reports |
| November 19, 2009 | November 2009 | November 2009 | Staff Reports |
| December (No Meeting Scheduled) | *********** | *********** | *********** |