[Archived] Park & Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on NOVA Parks Partnership

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2018 (Meeting Date Correction)

The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing to receive a recommendation from staff on the NOVA Parks Partnership discussions for Great Waves Waterpark Thursday, September 20, 7 p.m., at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. Following the public hearing, the Commission will continue with its regular monthly meeting. 

The City of Alexandria entered into a long-term lease agreement, expiring in 2021, with NOVA Parks (Northern Virginia Park Authority) to build and operate Great Waves Waterpark located at 4001 Eisenhower Ave. The City held a community process to receive input from the community on the best use for the Great Waves Waterpark location in 2017. Resulting from the community planning process, City Council endorsed seven (7) priorities identified by residents and stakeholders and directed the City Manager to further explore partnership opportunities with NOVA Parks in cooperation with the Park & Recreation Commission in December 2017. Information on the planning process and partnership discussions may be found by visiting the Park & Recreation Commission website.

Individuals unable to attend the public hearing may send written comment to Jack Browand at jack.browand@alexandriava.gov or RPCA / Jack Browand, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria VA 22314 through Friday, September 28.

For additional information, contact Jack Browand, Division Chief, Park Planning, Capital Development & Waterfront, jack.browand@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5504.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email jack.browand@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5504, Virginia Relay 711.