The Park and Recreation Commission in Alexandria will hold two public hearings on Thursday, February 19 at 7 p.m. The meetings will take place at the Charles Houston Recreation Center located at 901 Wythe Street.
During these hearings, the commission will receive public comments and make decisions on proposed staff recommendations. After the hearings, the commission is scheduled to conduct its regular monthly meeting.
One agenda item is a public hearing about updates to the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Resource Allocation and Cost Recovery Policy for 2026. Residents can review materials or provide feedback ahead of time by visiting alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/resource-allocation-cost-recovery.
Another topic involves proposals submitted for the FY 2025 Community Matching Fund. Applications include:
– Dale Street Community Gardens (100 Dale Street), which seeks approval to add picnic tables and expand an existing pergola area.
– Ben Brenman Park (4800 Ben Brenman Park Drive), where Alexandria Little League requests installation of a scoreboard at the diamond ballfield.
– Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skateboard Park (3540 Wheeler Avenue), with Skate and Donate applying for small-scale equipment improvements.
Those unable to attend may submit comments by mail or email until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18. Comments should be sent via email to judy.lo@alexandriava.gov or by mail to: City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Attn: Community Matching Fund, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Information on all public hearing items is available online. For disability accommodations, contact judy.lo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5490; Virginia Relay users can dial 711. For interpretation and translation services, email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.
Alexandria’s government operates under a council-manager structure in which the City Council appoints a manager responsible for daily operations (official website). The city provides services within its defined boundaries as an independent jurisdiction (official website). The community’s identity is supported through museums and historic sites that interpret local social and cultural history (official website), including facilities documenting African American heritage such as the Alexandria Black History Museum (official website). Policies incorporate racial and social equity considerations to support fair outcomes for residents (official website). The city also collaborates with agencies and residents for archaeological research and preservation efforts (official website).
