Rec Center and Natatorium Hours of Operation
| Rec Center | Lap Swim & Water Walking | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Saturday | 9:00 a.m.* - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sunday | 9:00 a.m.* - 6:00 p.m. |
| *Lanes open at 8 a.m. at Franconia and Oakmont Rec Centers on Weekends *Find holiday hours online. Check our alerts page for any closures. |
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Hours of Operation
Starting January 1, 2026, the George Washington Rec Center hours will change to the following:
| Current Hours | New Hours Starting January 1, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Monday - Thursday: 6:30-11:30 a.m. and 3-8 p.m. | ||
| Friday: 6:30-11:30 a.m. | |||
| Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | ||
| Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sunday: 1-6 p.m. | ||
| Please visit Mount Vernon Rec Center (2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria) and Franconia Rec Center (6601 Telegraph Road, Springfield) during hours when George Washington Rec Center is closed. If you have any questions about this update, please contact us by emailing FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov. | |||
Hours of Operation
High School Swim and Dive Season (Nov. 10-Feb. 19): Lap Pool closed 3:30-6 p.m. *Subject to change.*
*Find holiday hours online. Check our alerts page for any closures.
| Rec Center | Lap Swim & Water Walking | Leisure Pool | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 5:00am - 9:00pm | Monday - Friday | 6:30am - 9:00pm | Leisure Pool Calendar |
| Saturday | 7:00am - 6:00pm | Saturday | 8:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Sunday | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Sunday | 8:00am - 6:00pm | |
Rec Center Hours of Operation*
| Rec Center | Lap Swim & Water Walking | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Please note: *See current climbing wall and drop-in childcare hours on the Operational Hours page. Find holiday hours online. Check our alerts page for any closures. | |||
Rec Center Open House
Explore everything Rec Centers have to offer for FREE* on Tuesday, September 23! Enjoy free admission all day with the sign up for a free, 7-day trial membership or purchase of a 30-day for $30 pass. Learn more about membership and the benefits of joining your local Rec Center. Attend from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for special programming such as fitness demonstrations, sample classes, giveaways, family-friendly activities and other fun activities depending on the location. Check out each Rec Center page for specific programming information.
*Please note that free admission requires sign up for a free, 7-day trial membership or purchase of a 30-day for $30 pass.
Open House
Attend the Audrey Moore Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Membership table
- Giveaways
- Arts and crafts
Open House: Celebrate Cub Run's 20th Anniversary!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Cub Run Rec Center at this Open House event Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Foam party!
- Super-sized games
- Inflatable ax throwing
- Duck pond activity
- Snow cones, popcorn and snacks
- Toddler play spot and FREE Drop-In Childcare
- Boot Camp, Zumba, Fit Circuit and Zumba Gold classes
- Visit Lyra the corn snake and Claude the red eared slider
- Fitness assessments
- Meet Otter the mascot
- Arts and crafts
- Raffle
Open House
Attend the Franconia Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Membership table
- Giveaways
- Arts and crafts
Open House
Attend the George Washington Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Membership table
- Giveaways
- Arts and crafts
Open House
Attend the Mount Vernon Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Membership table
- Giveaways
- Arts and crafts
Open House
Attend the Oakmont Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Membership table
- Giveaways
- Arts and crafts
Open House: Leaves are Falling, Goals are Calling!
Attend the Providence Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23! Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership. Come dressed ready to swim, move and have family-friendly fun! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Splash around with a mermaid!
- Face painting
- Fitness, balance and wellness information
- Popcorn, cotton candy, apple cider and tacos!
- 3-D Printing
- Basic Bike Maintenance class information
- Outdoor games (weather permitting)
- Access and Inclusion information
- Scavenger hunt
- TRX Fit: 5:30 p.m.
- Adapted Sports & Fitness Class (observe): 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
- Pilates Reformer with Sally (observe): 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Cardio Kickboxing: 7 p.m.
Open House
Fall into Fitness at the South Run Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Sample classes:
- Zumba: 5:30 p.m.
- Kickboxing Fundamentals: 6:30 p.m.
- Cycle: 6:30 p.m.
- Tai Chi: 7:30 p.m.
- Yoga: 8 p.m.
- Personal Trainer Q&A
- Giveaways
- Drawing to get a free guest pass!
Open House
Attend the Spring Hill Rec Center Open House: Tuesday, September 23. Enjoy free admission (with sign up for a 7-day, trial membership) and learn more about membership! Join from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for:
- Spin the prize wheel
- eSports tournament (Super Smash Brothers): 5 to 7 p.m.
- Popcorn
- Drop-In volleyball: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Open play ping pong: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Personal Trainer information station
- Crochet demonstration
- Swim class assessments