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Alexandria accepting public feedback on recreation programs until Saturday

By James Cullum
Tony 'Da Beast' Suggs (on right) teaches at Charles Houston Recreation Center, July 9, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria is asking for public feedback on its recreation programs.

A program interest survey is open to the public until Saturday, Nov. 1. It asks respondents about their recreational interests, their usage of city recreation centers and parks, and what offerings could be expanded or improved by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities.

“Your feedback will help us understand whether our programs reflect the interests and needs of the Alexandria community, and it will also guide us as we look for ways to improve our events, classes, and programs,” the city said in a release.

Alexandria’s recreation centers are open to city residents and offer a variety of programs, including language, dance and fitness classes, aquatics and sports leagues, personal training, teen and senior activities, camps, and more.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.