Mr. James and Mrs. Marguerite Mott were instrumental in the integration of Fairfax County recreation facilities and the quest for equality in Northern Virginia.

The Mott Community Center includes the following features:

• Children’s Playground Area
• Computer Lab/Clubhouse Network
• Gymnasium
• Kitchenette
• Lobby Space
• Multipurpose Rooms
• Outdoor Basketball Court

Mott Community Center offers classes, activities and opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with their community, including:

• Adult programs
• Afterschool programs

• Community events and celebrations

• Facility rentals

• Fitness classes

• Gym sports such as basketball and pickleball
   
• Meeting spaces for groups and organizations

• Senior/older adult programs

• Spring, summer and winter camps for youth and teens
• Technology, STEAM and computer instruction and programming

• Teen programs
• Youth and family programs

MOTT Community Center Calendar of Activities

The Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls (SCWOW) Program provides programming for older adults aged 50+ in the Burke and West Springfield communities where a Senior Center facility is not located. Programming focuses primarily on exercise and fitness for Older Adults, including offerings like Tai Chi and ZUMBA. 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. 

Participating at one of Fairfax County’s teen centers allows youth to grow in a supervised, structured, and enjoyable environment. The Mott Teen Center features use of a gymnasium, computer lab, craft rooms and a kitchen. Teen center participants are mentored by positive role models and may participate in a variety of activities and projects designed to keep them engaged and support their physical, mental, academic, financial and social development. Center staff provide programming and opportunities for youth to develop skills, explore creative thinking and emphasize community building. Activities include a variety of recreational classes, educational workshops and field trips, as well as many other special events. Opportunities are also available for job coaching and training to advance future economic independence.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TR) provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to develop the skills that enable them to participate in the recreation and leisure programs of their choice.

TR works in conjunction/tandem with regional services to ensure that we are creating a culture of inclusion within our centers. We work alongside of NCS Culture, Recreation, and Community Connections staff and the inclusion specialist to provide services and programs for individuals of all abilities, allowing and promoting access to the sensory space at Mott to all participants.

On occasion, inclement weather may affect the operation of Fairfax County Community, Teen and Senior Centers. Decisions regarding the delayed opening or closure of county facilities are made with the utmost regard for the safety of our participants and staff.

In the event of inclement weather, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) posts all facility closures and delays online. You may also learn of status updates by contacting your selected Community Center, Teen Center or Senior Center directly or by calling the Neighborhood and Community Services Main Office at 703-324-4600, TTY 711.

All NCS Community, Senior and Teen Centers serve as warming and cooling centers during extreme weather. Staff are prepared to accommodate any community walk-in needs during operating hours.  Visitors using the center for warming/cooling services will not have access to community center programming/classes unless they are a current registered member.

• For more information on Fairfax County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program, visit the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness webpage. 
• For more information on Fairfax County cooling centers, visit Extreme Heat Resources.