Fairfax County Park Authority is excited to welcome the community back to Mount Vernon Rec Center, located at 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, on Monday, June 9 at 7 a.m. The much anticipated reopening of this recreational hub brings many new amenities to the neighborhood, from its two-story Fitness Center to the addition of a second ice rink to the indoor arena and a climbing wall.

Providing use of this community resource as soon as possible, the Park Authority announces a staggered opening that starts with access to the Fitness Center and ice rinks. Summer camps, Parktakes classes and drop-in group fitness classes start on Monday, June 16. Drop-in child care and the climbing wall will begin operating at the Rec Center later in June. Currently the pool, natatorium, spa and sauna are closed while renovations are completed. These amenities are scheduled to open later this summer.

The upgraded and expanded Fitness Center features various types of cardio and strength equipment — from recumbent bikes and stair climbers to Pilates reformers to strength equipment and free weights. A variety of low- and high-impact drop-in group fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Zumba, Les Mills Bodypump) for all ages and levels will be hosted in four new studio classrooms.

The Rec Center’s new ice arena upholds the legacy of creating today’s and tomorrow’s hockey and skating champions. The arena features two National Hockey League-sized ice rinks, a skate rental area, skate sharpening services, team locker rooms and party rooms with skate-friendly flooring for events. Enjoy public skate sessions, sign up for skating classes and train and compete again here at Mount Vernon.

As the Mount Vernon Rec Center staff continues to work toward reopening at full capacity, the facility will operate under modified hours until July 6:

• Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rec center hours will expand to normal rec center hours starting Monday, July 7.

It is easy to gain access to the new and improved facility with membership. New members are eligible for a discounted rate with an in-person purchase. Not sure if membership is right for you? Come by the Rec Center to discover all the admission options and explore everything the center has to offer.

Mount Vernon Rec Center provides many opportunities to conveniently gather, renew health and wellness goals, and maintain the rich community connections for which the Mount Vernon neighborhood is known. Have additional questions? Please contact us at FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For the latest details about the facility and the grand reopening in late summer, visit the Mount Vernon Rec Center website.