Learn More About Potomac Yard Park In Alexandria

The Potomac Yard Park is a 23.4 acre neighborhood park located at 2501 Potomac Ave in Alexandria. The park was designed and constructed through a partnership between the Alexandria City Council and Pulte Homes. The park features picnic tables and pathways with ADA accessibility, outdoor stage area for the hosting of special events, Stormwater Management Ponds, Walking/Bicycle trails and passive seating areas with historical interpretations. Sports fanatics can enjoy park facilities such athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and volleyball courts. There is a playground for kids to enjoy which is ADA accessible. Continue reading

The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park

Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park 2133 N. Taft Street Arlington VA 22201 Contact Number: 703 228 1805 and 703 228 6525 The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park offers the use of their facilities for the community’s recreational and social needs. Facilities of the Dawson Terrace Community Center:
  • Picnic Area
  • Charcoal Grills
  • Multi-purpose Field for the Youth
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • Volleyball Court
  • Nature Trails
  • Playgrounds
The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park is open from Sunrise half an hour after Sunset excluding facilities with lights.

RECenters in Fairfax County for Everyone

Mount Vernon RECenter

Mount Vernon RECenter located at 2017 Belle View Blvd.  Alexandria in Virginia provides the community with complete entertainment and recreation facilities. Facilities:
  • 25 Meter heated indoor pool
  • Poolside Spa
  • Beach area with play features
  • Locker rooms
  • Showers and Sauna
  • Fitness Center with Cybex VR2 equipment
  • Pro Shop items for sale
  • Dance Room
  • Multi Purpose rooms
  • 200 foot by 85 foot indoor Ice Arena
The Ice Arena is open on certain hours only and the ice skating fees are separate from the general admission fees.

Lee District RECenter

Lee District RECenter in the Lee District is located at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia VA  can be found near Kingstowne and Rose Hill in Franconia VA on a 193 acre park.  The RECenter is open to all residents of Fairfax County; however non residents do pay a higher fee. Facilities:
  • 1 soccer field with 2 overlay T-Ball fields
  • 2 Football fields with 2 overlay Softball fields
  • 4 outdoor basketball courts
  • An Amphitheater
  • 4 Picnic areas
  • Horseshoe pits
  • A sand Volleyball court
  • A playground
  • Tot Lot
  • 4 Lighted Tennis Courts with a tennis practice wall
  • Walking Trails
  • A Carrousel
  • RECenter  building
RECenter of over 84,000 square feet of Facilities: Indoor Pools / Natatorium Heated 50 meter pool with spa, locker rooms, family changing rooms, saunas and showers, outdoor sun deck as well as a grassed sunbathing area Gym 20,400 square feet of hardwood with 1 regulation size basketball court to be converted into 2 smaller courts as well as 2 volleyball courts. Other Amenities Electronic Scoreboards, spectator seating, boxing equipment, volleyball nets and a 3 lane -10 mile indoor running track, racquetball/walleyball courts, 2 mirrored dance/fitness rooms, 3 multi purpose rooms, a mezzanine and preschool Fitness Center Cardiovascular equipment, free weights, work out machines and a stretching area

George Washington RECenter

George Washington RECenter is located at 8426 Old Mt. Vernon Road in Alexandria VA 22309 offers recreational amenities to all residents and visitors to the area. Facilities:
  • Heated indoor 25 meter pool
  • Poolside Spa
  • Beach and wading area
  • Saunas
  • Showers with locker rooms
  • Lighted Tennis Courts
  • A picnic Area
  • Fitness Area
  • Resurfaced Lighted Tennis Courts
  • A picnic Area
Fitness Area offers:
  • 2 Treadmills
  • Recumbent and stationary bicycles
  • Curb Cuts
  • Dressing Stalls
A wide range of programs and activities are available for everyone young or old.