Hashim Taylor

Hashim Taylor is director of the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA). Originally from Alexandria, Taylor grew up participating in the city’s RPCA programs- an experience that helped shape his passion for public service and community impact.

Most recently, Taylor served as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he oversaw operations for more than 5,000 acres of parkland, 100 miles of trails, three golf courses, six swimming pools, and several recreation and cultural facilities. During his time there, he played a key role in securing over $12 million in state and federal funding to support the $37 million ReLeaf Cedar Rapids initiative- a major reforestation effort following the 2020 derecho storm. He also led the development of several community projects, including the Ellis Golf Course Event Center, Jones Park Lodge, Hughes Park, 16th Ave Dog Park, Riverside Skatepark, and a ten-court pickleball complex. In addition, he helped advance planning efforts for the Greenway Parks Plan update, community gardens in parks, and the Westside Library Park project, while expanding recreation programming to serve a broader and more diverse population.

Before his time in Iowa, Taylor was the Recreation Program Manager for Prince William County, Virginia, where he oversaw countywide recreation programs, facility operations, and community engagement efforts. He also held leadership roles in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, where he managed large-scale recreation projects, public-private partnerships, and park revitalization efforts aimed at improving public access to quality parks and facilities.

Taylor earned his Master of Business Administration from Regent University and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).