Politics & Government

City Offers Free 'Open Play' Days at Ben Brenman Park

Play on the soccer field is allowed without a permit beginning Dec. 7.

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is celebrating “Rock Your Park” by offering free Community Open Play Days and Nights throughout the winter at Ben Brenman Soccer Field.
 
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 7, the city will provide opportunities for families, friends and neighbors to come visit the field to exercise, play soccer, lacrosse, touch football, kickball, rugby, frisbee and more.
 
The dates and times for Ben Brenman Soccer Field.
 
Ben Brenman Field  (4800 Ben Brenman Drive)
Tuesday and Thursday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Below are some guidelines to consider as you go to “Rock Your Park."

  • Staff will be on site.
  • For city residents only.
  • Show courtesy to all other field users.
  • No permits or registration will be required and use will be on a first come, first served basis.
  • No uniformed teams or structured games will be allowed.
  • Must provide your own equipment/balls.
  • Tennis shoes or turf athletic shoes must be worn on the field.
  • When more than two pick up teams are playing, a time limit will be enforced.
  • No pets, smoking, alcohol, music will be allowed at the fields.
  • All trash must be deposed of in the trash containers.
  • Youth must be accompanied by a parent or an adult chaperone.
  • Please follow all field and park regulations.

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