Department Accreditation Award
On October 13, 2004, the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations. The Commission is comprised of representatives from the National Recreation and Park Association, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, and the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.
City of Alexandria
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
James B. Spengler
1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-746-5500 Fax: 703-684-6826
Email: james.spengler@alexandriava.gov
http://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation
First Accredited: 10/1/2004
Next Visit: Spring 2014 Next Review: Congress 2014
Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
National Accreditation Standards
- April 2009 -
2.7 Site Plans
Standard: There should be site plans to guide the use of existing and the development of future areas and facilities.
Commentary: The site plans should relate to a specific park site or special use area, delineating areas of activity, circulation patterns, building locations, parking areas and other components of overall development. The plan may include cost estimates for long-range operations. Site plans are not necessarily required for all areas or land holdings within the agency’s jurisdiction, but those areas being actively maintained (or managed) by the agency or being planned for utilization.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide a representative sampling of the agency’s areas and facilities site plans.
2.8 Historical, Cultural and Natural Resource Management Plan
Standard: A historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s) should address all resource-based areas.
Commentary: The historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s) should be an integral part of the planning process. This should include an inventory of historical, cultural and natural resources and recommendations for how these will be managed. These resources may be addressed as part of the agency’s comprehensive plan.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s).
2.9 Community Involvement
Standard: The agency should include community involvement in the planning process.
Commentary: Agencies should develop a systematic process to include the entire community in the planning process. It is critical that the diversity of individuals comprising the community (i.e., all cultures, ages, and abilities) are provided opportunities for input.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Describe how the interests (community organizations and individuals) representing the diversity of the community were involved.
8.1 Laws and Ordinances
Standard: Public safety and law enforcement within parks and recreation areas and facilities shall be governed by laws and ordinances, some of which may be enacted specifically for the control and management of parks and recreation areas and facilities.
Commentary: These laws and ordinances provide the foundation for controlling activities and behavior within the jurisdiction of the agency. General municipal codes, laws and ordinances and state and federal laws are applicable to parks and recreation areas and facilities. However, these laws generally have broad application and lack specificity as they relate to the control and management of parks and recreation areas and facilities. Special laws and ordinances may be enacted to specifically address and guide public use and behavior and may delegate authority to issues and enforce permits, licenses, rules and regulations applicable to parks and recreation areas and facilities. Specific municipal codes, laws and ordinances shall be posted or readily available to park patrons.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide documentation of the prevailing laws, ordinances and codes that pertain specifically to areas and facilities under the jurisdiction of the agency including documentation of approval.
On October 13, 2004, the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations. The Commission is comprised of representatives from the National Recreation and Park Association, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, and the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.
City of Alexandria
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
James B. Spengler
1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-746-5500 Fax: 703-684-6826
Email: james.spengler@alexandriava.gov
http://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation
First Accredited: 10/1/2004
Next Visit: Spring 2014 Next Review: Congress 2014
Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
National Accreditation Standards
- April 2009 -
2.7 Site Plans
Standard: There should be site plans to guide the use of existing and the development of future areas and facilities.
Commentary: The site plans should relate to a specific park site or special use area, delineating areas of activity, circulation patterns, building locations, parking areas and other components of overall development. The plan may include cost estimates for long-range operations. Site plans are not necessarily required for all areas or land holdings within the agency’s jurisdiction, but those areas being actively maintained (or managed) by the agency or being planned for utilization.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide a representative sampling of the agency’s areas and facilities site plans.
2.8 Historical, Cultural and Natural Resource Management Plan
Standard: A historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s) should address all resource-based areas.
Commentary: The historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s) should be an integral part of the planning process. This should include an inventory of historical, cultural and natural resources and recommendations for how these will be managed. These resources may be addressed as part of the agency’s comprehensive plan.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the historical, cultural and natural resource management plan(s).
2.9 Community Involvement
Standard: The agency should include community involvement in the planning process.
Commentary: Agencies should develop a systematic process to include the entire community in the planning process. It is critical that the diversity of individuals comprising the community (i.e., all cultures, ages, and abilities) are provided opportunities for input.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Describe how the interests (community organizations and individuals) representing the diversity of the community were involved.
8.1 Laws and Ordinances
Standard: Public safety and law enforcement within parks and recreation areas and facilities shall be governed by laws and ordinances, some of which may be enacted specifically for the control and management of parks and recreation areas and facilities.
Commentary: These laws and ordinances provide the foundation for controlling activities and behavior within the jurisdiction of the agency. General municipal codes, laws and ordinances and state and federal laws are applicable to parks and recreation areas and facilities. However, these laws generally have broad application and lack specificity as they relate to the control and management of parks and recreation areas and facilities. Special laws and ordinances may be enacted to specifically address and guide public use and behavior and may delegate authority to issues and enforce permits, licenses, rules and regulations applicable to parks and recreation areas and facilities. Specific municipal codes, laws and ordinances shall be posted or readily available to park patrons.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide documentation of the prevailing laws, ordinances and codes that pertain specifically to areas and facilities under the jurisdiction of the agency including documentation of approval.
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