Capacity may be limited and reassessed as Governor’s Orders change conditions.
Entrance and reservations are FREE to all county residents.
Proof of Fairfax County residency will be required, annual passes may be purchased for $50 at the Gum Springs Community Center for out-of-county guests.
Cool off this summer at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool in the Gum Spring Community of Alexandria.Operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), the pool is located in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park near Richmond Highway (Route 1) at 8115 Fordson Road. It features two slides and a children’s wading pool – and admission is free for individuals!
| Dates | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
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Start of the Season: Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29, 2023 |
Sat/Sun/Mon |
Noon - 7:00 p.m. |
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While FCPS school is in session: Before June 16 and after August 22 |
Sat/Sun | Noon - 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon-Fri | Closed | |
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Over Summer break: June 17 - Aug. 22, 2023 |
Sat/Sun/Mon Wed/Thu/Fri |
Noon - 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesdays | Closed | |
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End of the Season: Labor Day Weekend Sep. 2-4, 2023 |
Sat/Sun/Mon | Noon - 7:00 p.m. |
The park features a playground, an open field and a picnic area, which can be reserved for a fee online at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Reservable Picnic Area
In observance of Water Safety Month, the Park Authority reminds you to stay safe around water. Children under the age of 10 must be directly supervised by a guardian 16 years or older in the water or from the deck at all times. Non-swimmers are required to remain in water that does not come over their shoulders. A limited number of life jackets are available for non-swimmers. Guests are advised not to eat 30 minutes prior to entering the pool.
