Alexandria Beautification Commission

Volunteers sought for Waterfront Park cleanup in Old Town this weekend

Published April 10, 2026 at 2:45PM

A bench at Waterfront Park in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Volunteers will gather this weekend to clean up Waterfront Park, a popular gathering spot for Old Town visitors along the Potomac River.

The Alexandria Beautification Commission and NOVA Cleanups are hosting the volunteer cleanup from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday (April 12). Volunteers will pick up litter and debris throughout the park, covering walking paths, green spaces and the waterfront.

Around Town

Alexandria commission seeks 250 ‘patriotic gardens’ for America250

By Emily Leayman

Published March 19, 2026 at 10:30AM

White coneflower, a native plant (via Yakov Leonov/Unsplash)

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Alexandria Beautification Commission is hoping to meet a goal of 250 “patriotic gardens” planted by residents and business owners.

The Beautification Commission is launching a Plant for America250 challenge, seeking to have 250 properties to plant red, white and blue native plants this spring.