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The Brookvalley Park which is located at 5599 Holmes Run Parkway in Alexandria is a 22 acre regional park which features the Bicentennial Tree, the oldest tree in Alexandria. The park is a natural habitat to many species of animals and its a great area for dog owners to bring their dogs for playtime and exercise. Brookvalley Park also features garden plots, playground area, picnic areas and walking/bicycle trail. Garden plots can be rented from the 4-H Club which falls under the Department of Recreational, Parks and Cultural Activities. The Holmes Run Trail runs north through the park while All Veterans Park is located southwest with Tarleton Park located southeast of the park. Brookvalley Park is the perfect area for everyone as it features many areas of interest for all to enjoy. Continue reading
Beverly Park is a 1.74 acres lot located at 620 North Overlook Drive in Alexandria 22305. The park which is known as 'the pit' was officially opened in June 1943 and was adopted by the North Ridge Citizens Association. The facility features a hard court play area, a playground with park shelter, picnic tables, sitting areas and wooded nature area.Continue reading
Helen Miller/Bernard Hunter Park is a 0.32 acres park located at 224 North Fayette Street in Old Town West Alexandria. The neighborhood park was named in honor of community activists the late Mr Bernard Hunter and Mrs Helen Miller. The park features a playground for kids,swings and a basketball court. Continue reading
Fort Ward was the fifth-largest fort built to protect Washington DC during the American Civil War. Fort Ward was named after the first Union naval officer to die, James Harmon Ward. The museum and historic site is located inside a 45 acre park which is located at 4301 W Braddock Alexandria 22304. Continue reading
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was established in 1939 after the bankruptcy of the family business The Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary. The museum is located at the original site of the family business at 105-107 S. Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria. The family business was founded in 1792 by Edward Stabler who operated at the location until 1933 when competition and new regulations forced the company into bankruptcy. After the bankruptcy the Landmarks Society of Alexandria acquired the property and turned it into a museum for the preservation of the items which were used during the business. Continue reading
The 6th Annual Well Ray Festival hosted by the Del Ray Business Association will be held on June 22, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm at Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria VA 22301. The festival will be include more than 75 health and lifestyle-inspired vendors with wellness and holistic health practitioners offering therapeutic massages, acupuncture, physical therapy consultations, chiropractic adjustments nutritional counseling, blood pressure screening, meditation, wellness coaching, energy work and more. Continue reading