The Fairfax County Park Authority proudly celebrated the soft reopening of the Mount Vernon Rec Center on Monday morning, June 9, with a vibrant welcome from the community and local leaders. Located at 2017 Belle View Blvd. in Alexandria, the renovated recreation facility opened its doors at 7 a.m., with eager community members lining up early to be among the first to step inside and explore the brand-new center.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District Representative to the Park Authority Board Linwood Gorham, Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Director Christopher Herrington, as well as members of the FCPA leadership team, Mount Vernon Rec Center project team, and dedicated facility staff.

The newly expanded Rec Center now features a stunning two-story fitness center, a second NHL-sized ice rink, a climbing wall and updated group fitness spaces. To accommodate ongoing renovations, the reopening is being staged in phases, beginning this week with access to the Fitness Center and ice rinks.

Additional features, including summer camps, Parktakes classes, and drop-in group fitness classes, will be available on Monday, June 16. Drop-in child care and the new two-story climbing wall will open later this month. The pool, natatorium, spa and sauna are still under renovation and are expected to open later this summer.

Mount Vernon Rec Center is truly a space where community, wellness, and opportunity intersect. "This is more than just a building, it’s a cornerstone of this community," Cole said. "It’s a place where people of all ages come together to connect, grow and support one another in reaching their health and wellness goals. We are so proud to bring this revitalized space back to the Mount Vernon community."

The upgraded Fitness Center includes a wide range of equipment, from stair climbers and recumbent bikes to Pilates reformers and free weights. Group fitness classes will soon begin in four new studio classrooms, offering yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Zumba and more.

The ice arena continues its legacy of cultivating skating excellence with two full-size rinks, enhanced support facilities, and public programs including open skate, training and private events.

Modified hours will remain in effect until July 6:

• Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Full operating hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

Memberships are now available at a special in-person discount for new members. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to explore their options and discover all that the revitalized Rec Center has to offer.

For more information about programs, reopening phases, and upcoming events, please visit the Mount Vernon Rec Center website or contact FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov.