Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-222-4664 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Joshua Smith
Operations Branch Manager, Region 1

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Rec Center Aquatics and Swimming

Dive into aquatics with Fairfax County Park Authority! Gain life-saving swim skills, get comfortable in the water, stay active and keep moving with the guidance of our trained instructors. We have classes, lessons and events for all abilities (for ages starting at 6 months). Join us — the water looks perfect! 

Please use the form below to search for any aquatics class and be sure to filter by location.

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Summer Swim League

Build swim skills this summer by joining one of Fairfax County Park Authority’s summer swim teams. This opportunity is available for ages 6 to 16 to have fun and become more confident in the water.  

  • Practice dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28-July 27
  • Swim meets: Fridays, 6-8 p.m., June 19-July 24 (no swim meet on Friday, July 3) 

Water Polo

Enter the exciting world of water polo! Learn the fundamentals of this sport with splashball, a non-contact version of water polo. Now offering classes for beginners to build skills:

  • Swim with the ball
  • Pass
  • Shoot
  • Teamwork/Sportsmanship
  • Confidence in the water
  • Improve coordination

Participants must be able to swim 25 yards on front and back in deep water. 


Bubbles and Bunnies with Sensory Friendly Option!

Help the Easter Bunny find its eggs in the Cub Run Rec Center pool! Receive a basket to carry home all the eggs you find. Stay after the search to enjoy the water.

  • Saturday, April 4:
    • Three sessions for ages 2-12
    • Sensory friendly session for ages 2-18:

One on One and Small Group Swim Lessons

Sign up for these private and semi-private classes to improve swimming skills. Work closely with the instructor to set goals and work on individualized, custom lessons that will help build comfort, safety and swim techniques in the water.


Aqua Exercise Flex Pass

Buy the pass that gets you into the pool for Fairfax County Park Authority aquatics fitness classes. Purchase Aqua Flex Pass in the following bundles:

Pass Type10 Visit20 Visit30 Visit
Adult$131$260$387
Senior (age 65 years and older)$85$169$251

Use pass visits for drop-in water exercise classes as well as to drop in on any water exercise class listed in Parktakes. Classes are held weekly at various Rec Centers across Fairfax County. 

With more than 150 aquatics fitness classes to choose from weekly, you are sure to find a class to enjoy! Classes accommodate all fitness levels — some are low intensity, some are moderate intensity and others feature high intensity movement. Bring a friend with you to class and have an additional visit deducted from your pass. Learn more about our annual Aqua Flex event and see what the types of classes this pass gets you entry to.

Please note: Entry into classes is space permitting. The pass expires four months from the date of purchase.




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