Starting next week, Alexandrians can reserve picnic areas around the city for birthday parties, quinceaneras or other celebrations and events.
The rental season runs from April to October. The parks can be reserved in four-hour blocks, from 10- a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-7 p.m.
Some of the parks come with certain restrictions; no alcohol is permitted at Armistead L. Boothe Park for instance, while no sound amplification is permitted at Fort Ward Park.
Costs vary by park and residency, from $75 for the smaller parks to $231 for a non-resident renting one of the larger park areas.
Beer in kegs and wine pay be permitted with approval from the Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and an ABC license.
Parks that can be reserved this year are:
- Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd.
- Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive
- Chinquapin Park, 3210 King Street
- Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road
- Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street
- Old Town Pool, 1605 Cameron Street
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