Alexandria Recreational Features To Reopen In Phases

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria's Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities will open its locations and services to the public in phases. The announcement comes as the governor indicated Northern Virginia will enter phase one of reopening on Friday, May 29.

The three reopening phases will likely align with when Northern Virginia enters the governor's three phases. The services and facilities are based on federal, state and local health guidelines, which affect gathering sizes, facility access, and physical distancing requirements. Some services like pools will initially remain closed due to guidelines. Until phase three, fewer people will be allowed in summer camps, classes, pools, fitness rooms and more. Virginia's requirements for phase one reopening are available online; the governor has not yet announced details for phase two.

In phase one, parks, trails, and paths will be open, but playgrounds, picnic shelters, sports courts, city fields, dog parks and restrooms remain closed. All of these except playgrounds and picnic shelters are expected to open in phase two; the remaining two will open in phase three. The city marina is open to only slip holders and reserved transients in phases one and two.

Summer camps aren't running in phase one but are tentatively planned for July. Outdoor pools aren't open in phase one and could also open in July.

Nature and recreation centers will be closed in the first phase, but virtual options and limited outdoor fitness may be offered. Sports classes and leagues won't be offered until phase two, where limited instruction is planned. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is only open to artists in phase one but will open to the public in phase two.

Special events won't be held in phase one or two and will be "conditional" in phase three. The same guidance applies for the issuance of special event permits.

See the full list of reopening phases here or below. For future updates about program registration, visit alexandriava.gov/Recreation.