Alexandria Parks and Recreation

09/09/2026

08/18/2026

🍎 Drive-Up Food Pantry at Beulah Park - Tomorrow! 🍎

The **2nd Harvest Food Bank** will host its drive-up food pantry at **Beulah Park tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19th, from 3:00–5:00 PM**.

If you or someone you know could use a helping hand, please stop by. This is a convenient **drive-up distribution**, and all are welcome.

⚠️ **Food goes quickly, so we encourage you to arrive early.** Distribution will continue while supplies last.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit.

08/14/2026

One upside to the August downpour is a smoother Beulah Park. With the soft ground, the 4-H Fair and car shows have been all smoothed out. When the sun shines again, come and enjoy!

07/15/2026

💦 Sponsored Swim Day at the Alexandria Community Pool! 💦

Join us on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for a special day at the pool made possible by Outfitters of Pendleton!

Thanks to their generosity, admission will be covered for the first 200 kids who visit the Alexandria Community Pool that day.

Outfitters is a nonprofit organization that provides new and gently used clothing to school-age children in need throughout Madison County. Their work helps local kids feel comfortable, confident, and ready for school and everyday life.

Representatives from Outfitters will also be on site during the day to meet families, share information about their services, and help families learn how to connect with their organization.

Come enjoy a fun day of swimming while learning more about a wonderful organization serving children right here in Madison County!

🏊 First 200 kids admitted free
📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
📍 Alexandria Community Pool
💙 Sponsored by Outfitters

Learn more about Outfitters at outfittersclothes.org.

07/14/2026

🚲🛴 New City Ordinance: E-Bikes and E-Scooters🛴🚲

The City of Alexandria has adopted **Ordinance No. 2026-007-C**, establishing rules for the operation of electric bicycles and electric scooters on public streets, alleys, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and City-owned property.

Key provisions include:

* E-bikes and e-scooters may not be operated from **30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise**
* Riders and passengers **under age 18 must wear a properly fastened protective helmet**
* E-bikes and e-scooters are **prohibited on City sidewalks unless posted signage allows them**
* They are also **prohibited on the walking path at Beulah Park**
* A person under age 15 may not operate a Class 3 e-bike
* Unsafe operation is prohibited
* Violations may result in fines of **$50 for a first offense** and **$100 for subsequent offenses**

To help families comply with the new helmet requirement, the **Alexandria Police Department has helmets available**, thanks to the generous support of **Gaither Management Group**. Please contact the Police Department for availability and pickup information.

Residents are encouraged to review the complete ordinance for all definitions, requirements, and restrictions. The full ordinance is available on the City website under **City Forms → Ordinances**.

Please help us spread the word and keep Alexandria’s streets, sidewalks, and parks safe for everyone.

07/13/2026

🚨 EVENT CANCELED: SECOND HARVEST FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT BEULAH PARK 🚨

Due to the expected high temperatures, the Second Harvest Food Distribution scheduled for TODAY, July 15, 2026, at Beulah Park has been canceled.

The safety of Second Harvest staff, volunteers, and community members is the top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this update with friends, family, and neighbors who may have planned to attend.

Thank you to Second Harvest Food Bank, the City of Alexandria, and the Alexandria Parks Department for their continued commitment to serving our community.

07/13/2026

👽🌙💦 BACK-TO-BACK NIGHT SWIMS HAVE LANDED! 💦🌙👽

We’re not saying aliens are responsible for the extra Night Swim… but after the recent flower disappearances at the park, we’re not ruling anything out. 🛸🌸

Alexandria Parks and Recreation will be hosting back-to-back Night Swims at the Alexandria Community Pool at Beulah Park:

📅 Monday, June 13
📅 Tuesday, June 14
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Alexandria Community Pool at Beulah Park

Bring the family, cool off under the lights, and keep an eye on the sky. You never know who or what may show up for a swim. 👀👽

Admission is $5.00 per person, and children 3 and under are free. Concessions will be available.

💵 Cash only for admission and concessions.

Come enjoy one night or both nights of summer fun. Just please don’t feed the aliens… unless they’re buying snacks from concessions.

07/11/2026

🌦️ POOL OPENING DELAYED 🌦️

Due to today’s weather, the Alexandria City Pool will open at 2:00 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you this afternoon! 🏊‍♀️💦

07/10/2026

👽🌸 POSSIBLE ALIEN ABDUCTION AT BEULAH PARK 🌸👽

Alexandria Parks and Recreation is investigating a strange and suspicious disappearance from the park flower beds.

Several flowers were last seen standing peacefully in their designated spots, looking bright, beautiful, and very much planted on Earth. Shortly after, they vanished without a trace.

At this time, we cannot rule out alien abduction. 🛸

Our missing flowers are described as colorful, cheerful, recently planted, and completely unprepared for intergalactic travel.

While we love a good mystery, we kindly remind everyone that the flowers in our parks are planted for the entire community to enjoy. Please leave them where they are so they can continue their very important mission: making Alexandria beautiful.

If you have seen any suspicious activity, missing blooms, or tiny green beings carrying gardening tools, please let us know. 🌼👽

07/07/2026

🌙💦 NIGHT SWIM TONIGHT! 💦🌙

Looking for something fun to do this evening? Alexandria Parks and Recreation invites you to join us for another Night Swim tonight at Beulah Park!

Bring the family, cool off, and enjoy a summer evening of swimming, snacks, and fun under the lights.

📍 Beulah Park
📅 Tonight
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💵 Admission is $5.00 per person
👧 Children 3 and under are free
🍧 Concessions will be available
💵 Cash only for admission and concessions

Come spend the evening with us and make the most of summer. We hope to see you tonight!