Fairfax County Public School high school teams are headed back to Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers this winter. Swim and dive teams will be using Rec Center pools through February.

This marks a long-standing partnership between the county’s high schools and Rec Centers. The Park Authority’s Rec Centers owe their very existence to this partnership. As swimming became an increasingly popular sport, Fairfax County Public Schools began to look for pool facilities. The county proposed building Rec Centers with pools on Park Authority land as a more accessible and efficient option — opening Audrey Moore Rec Center in 1977.

“The Park Authority is proud to serve the county’s high school teams, and we are thankful that by doing so, these life-enhancing pools and aquatic programs are made available to everyone throughout the year,” said Marcus Barton, Fairfax County Park Authority Aquatics Section manager.

The Park Authority welcomes high school swim and dive teams back for the 2023-24 season and applaud their success. Physical activity and teamwork have long been recognized as vital parts of the high school experience, and swimming can involve more students with less risk of serious injury than any other sport.

As students take to the pools, this results in changes to the availability of the pools for the public through February. Be sure to check the pool calendar of your favorite Rec Center for the most up-to-date pool availability.