Mount Vernon Rec Center

The community is invited to enter the renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center! The Rec Center opened its doors on Monday, June 9.

Certain areas of the Rec Center are still being completed, pardon our dust! Please check back to see what areas of the building are open, find current hours and learn more about amenities.

We are just as excited as you to use the upgraded Mount Vernon Rec Center — so we didn't want to wait to open!

The following amenities are now open and operating (check online for calendars for hours):

• Main lobby
• Camps
• Classes
• Climbing Wall
• Drop-In Childcare
• Fitness Center
  • Drop-in Group Fitness Classes
• Ice Arena

Other areas of the Rec Center will open in stages:

• Monday, July 7 — Normal Rec Center hours of operation
• July — Birthday parties begin
• Late summer — Pool/Natatorium, spa and sauna open

Workout in multiple ways in the expanded Fitness Center. Try out various cardio and strength equipment — from recumbent bikes and stair climbers to free weights. Join drop-in group fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Les Mills Bodypump^TM) classes; Sign up NOW for classes in Parktakes.

Cool off by taking a spin around the Rec Center’s ice rinks. The Ice Arena features a skate rental area and skate sharpening services. Get out onto the ice with:

• Skating class 
• Public Skate Session
• Freestyle Sessions 
• Ice Dance 
• Hockey class 
• Pickup Hockey 
• Stick ‘n’ Puck

Check the ice arena webpage for more details.

Reach new heights with the Park Authority's indoor Climbing Wall. The climbing wall features auto belays. Climbers can use the Park Authority’s harnesses or bring their own (subject to staff inspection). Find open climbing times listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center on the operational hours webpage. Climbers less than 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult and weight requirements are between 30 pounds and 300 pounds. Fill out the Climbing Wall Participation and Release Agreement and get climbing!

Drop-in childcare keeps your kids (ages 6 months to 10 years) occupied while you use the Rec Center. For 2 hours, Park Authority staff will provide activities, games and crafts that get kids moving, planning and making new friends. Please note that space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find fees online and operational hours listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center.

Please note that locker room access may be limited but two family restrooms with showers are available for use. Lockers in the ice area can be used, please bring your own lock. Cubby space is available in the Fitness Center.

Other areas of the Rec Center will open in stages:

• July — Birthday parties begin
• Late summer — Pool/Natatorium, spa and sauna open

Secure access to all the amazing things this facility has to offer by purchasing membership. The Park Authority offers a variety of membership packages for annual and monthly membership for groups and same households.

Purchase Memberships

Limited Time: *New Member Discount! 

New members are eligible for a 25% discount on annual membership with in-person purchase. Stop by Mount Vernon Rec Center to enjoy this special, limited-time deal! *Offer only available for new members and for purchase in person at Mount Vernon Rec Center (2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria). Anyone who has not had an active Rec Center membership during the last 6 months can qualify as a new member. 

Member Perks

Not sure if membership is right for you? Walk in visitors can try out the Rec Center with General Admission — purchase at the front desk!  

General Admission (Per Visit) 

Please note: There’s a $3 Chaperone Fee for a non-participating adult accompanying a fee-paying youth/child. 

Take a Tour 

Want to check out the facility and its amenities? Stop by Mount Vernon Rec Center and ask the front desk staff to take a self-guided tour. Check online for additional staff guided tours being scheduled as staffing allows.   

Interested in learning more about the Fitness Center? Schedule an orientation to learn more about using the equipment, explore wellness amenities and hear about programs. Talk to Fitness Center staff or inquire at the front desk. Please call ahead of visiting to coordinate a Fitness Center orientation at 703-768-3224. 

Additional questions? Please contact us at FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Mount Vernon Rec Center Ice Arena boasts high quality amenities to help ice skaters reach their full potential. This area features two ice rinks — the Blue Rink and the Red Rink (identified by bleacher color) — that both meet National Hockey League (NHL) size specifications (200 feet long by 85 feet wide). It also includes a skate rental area with skate sharpening services, team locker rooms and party room with skate-friendly flooring for events. Please note that locker rooms have limited access and birthday parties are not taking place until July.    

Enjoy time on the ice by: 

• Signing up for skating classes and/or hockey classes 
• Joining a Public Skate Session (open skate times for all ages and abilities) 
• Attendance is included in Rec Center membership 
• Non-members pay a daily fee or can purchase a discounted pack of entries   
• Securing a spot in a Freestyle Sessions (open time for figure skaters) — sign up ahead of time to secure your spot! See the Freestyle Sessions calendar for times. 
• Signing up for Ice Dance to work on paired skating skills. View the Ice Dance calendar for times.  
• Grabbing a spot for Pickup Hockey (ages 16+) or Stick ‘n’ Puck (ages 5+) — sign up ahead of time to secure your spot! See the Hockey calendar for times.  
• Booking private lessons by contacting our instructors. 
• Inquiring about joining a local hockey group that reserves time at Mount Vernon Rec Centers 

Rink Rentals and Reserving Ice Time 

The Mount Vernon Rec Center Ice Team takes ice rink rental requests on a quarterly basis. When the submission form is live, submit one time or recurring rink rental requests online.   

Those interested in teaching private skating lessons or who have any other questions about the Ice Arena, can contact Scott Garland, Mount Vernon Rec Center Ice Director, at scott.garland@fairfaxcounty.gov.   

Mount Vernon Rec Center offers drop-in childcare for ages 6 months to 10 years. Our staff provides activities, games and crafts to get kids moving, playing and making new friends while you work out.  

The drop-in childcare room is now open. Find current room hours listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center on the operational hours webpage.

Drop-In Childcare Room Hours 

• Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost to use drop-in childcare is $3 per child for Rec Center members (annual or monthly) and $10 per child for non-members. Please note that a parent or guardian must remain in the building while their child/children are in the drop-in childcare room and the maximum amount of time to use these services is two hours.  

Camps begin Monday, June 16. Check Parktakes for specific registered class schedules. 

Be one of the first to enjoy this fresh, new facility! 

• Sign up for classes in Parktakes 
• Join in drop-in group fitness classes 
• Have fun at summer camp 

Mount Vernon Rec Center’s artificial rock climbing wall challenges everyone from beginners to advanced climbers. There’s a maximum occupancy of six climbers on the wall at one time. It features auto-belays as well as a bouldering area for an additional challenge.  

The climbing wall welcomes drop-in users (who have filled out a waiver) when the Park Authority’s trained attendants are available to supervise. The wall is now open. Find climbing hours listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center on the operational hours page.

Climbing Wall Hours

• Monday-Friday: 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate birthdays with climbing fun, a party on ice or splashing excitement (coming soon). Party packages include 20 admissions and a two-hour party featuring one hour of an activity (climbing, skating and swimming when the pool opens) and one hour in a party room. Pricing starts at $350. 

Bookings are open 90 days in advance and close 2 weeks prior to your event date. Learn more and book a party with us online.  

Celebrate with Us!

Please check your child’s pre-camp email the week before they start for more detailed information.  For general information visit the Park Authority’s Camp website. Be on the lookout for signage about drop-off and pickup for your camper when entering the facility.  

Currently the natatorium which includes the pool, spa, sauna, wet classroom and spectator area is closed while renovations are completed. These amenities are scheduled to open later this summer. 

Due to ongoing construction, the pool at Mount Vernon Rec Center will not be available for use during summer camps at this time. The Rec Center offers many other unique and exciting features sure to provide campers with a full, active and memorable experience. Camps at this location will be able to offer time to ice skate or indoor rock climb as the schedule allows. 

We are planning to celebrate after construction is complete and the facility is fully open! The grand opening celebration will showcase the very best of all aspects of this renovated community wellness hub. Please stay tuned to the Mount Vernon Rec Center website for more details.