The George Washington Rec Center will be temporarily closed from July 24 through Aug. 18, 2023, for planned maintenance and improvements. Fairfax County Park Authority pools experience these kinds of closures every two years to perform a deep system cleaning and necessary maintenance work. The Park Authority is coordinating this needed work to minimize any inconvenience and deliver an improved experience for rec center members.

Some of the projects include:

• Replacement of existing sand filtration system
• Replacing lobby storefront doors
• Retiling showers
• Updates to the party room
• Deep cleaning of the pool deck

Rec center membership provides access to the Park Authority’s entire network of rec centers across the county. The Franconia Rec Center, located approximately 6 miles away, is fully equipped and prepared to serve members who traditionally use the George Washington Rec Center during this temporary closure. 

“We understand the inconvenience that comes with temporary closures of this nature, but the George Washington Rec Center is in need of some tender loving care and we have identified this as the most opportune time to get that work done,” said Cindy Walsh, Director of the Park Authority’s Park Services Division. “We appreciate the understanding and patience of the public during this closure and look forward to delivering an improved product when all is said and done.”

The George Washington Rec Center is located at 8426 Old Mount Vernon Road, in Alexandria. The Franconia Rec Center is located at 6601 Telegraph Road, in Franconia. For more information, please contact the Park Authority’s Public Information Office at Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.