Pool: First-come, first-served for drop-in availability. Tips for enjoying the swimming pool can be found on the Aquatics webpage.

Racquetball Courts: Drop-in racquetball play and advanced reservations are available. Reservations can be made at the Online Registration page - in the blue toolbar near the top of the page, select "Reservation," then "Racquetball Court."

Fitness Room: First-come, first-served for drop-in availability.

Soft Playroom: First-come, first-served for drop-in availability at the top of the hour from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Classes and Activities: Registration for a variety of programs can be found at the Registration Information page.

DAILY ADMISSION FEES

Includes use of pool, fitness room, locker room, sauna, and drop-in racquetball play.

• Child (0-4)  $0 Resident / Non-resident $2
• Youth (5-17)  $6 Resident / Non-resident $7
• Adult (18+)  $9 Resident / Non-resident $12
• Senior (60+) $7.20 Resident / Non-resident $12
• Adult Chaperone with Youth (not participating) $1 Resident / Non-resident $4

CHINQUAPIN PASSES

Includes use of pool, fitness room, locker room, sauna, drop-in racquetball play, and certain drop-in fitness classes.

• Individual Fitness Pass - 25 Visits, valid for 12 months
  • Youth (5-17)  $130 Resident / $200 Non-resident
  • Adult (18+)  $160 Resident / $250 Non-resident
  • Senior (60+)  $128 Resident / $250 Non-resident
• 1-month Unlimited Fitness Pass
  • Single  $55 Resident / $100 Non-resident
  • 2 Persons  $95 Resident / $175 Non-resident
  • Senior (60+) - Single  $44 Resident / $100 Non-resident
  • Senior (60+) - 2 Persons  $76 Resident / $175 Non-resident
• 6-month Unlimited Fitness Pass
  • Single  $260 Resident / $500 Non-resident
  • 2 Persons  $450 Resident / $875 Non-resident
  • Senior (60+) - Single  $208 Resident / $500 Non-resident
  • Senior (60+) - 2 Persons  $360 Resident / $875 Non-resident
  • Family (up to 4 Persons)  $515 Resident / NA
• 12-month Unlimited Fitness Pass
  • Single  $465 Resident / $885 Non-resident
  • 2 Persons  $805 Resident / $1,454 Non-resident
  • Senior - Single  $372 Resident / $885 Non-resident
  • Senior - 2 Persons  $644 Resident / $1,454 Non-resident
  • Family (up to 4 Persons)  $909 / NA

FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CITY RESIDENTS

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities encourages participation in City services from all City residents. If you, a member of your family, or a friend would like to purchase a Chinquapin pass and are in need of fee assistance in order to participate, please view the Financial Assistance Policy or contact the sponsoring program office for more detailed information. Financial Assistance Requests can be filled out at the pool or emailed to Chinquapin@alexandriava.gov. For fee assistance information, call 703.746.5414 or (TTY) 703.838.4902.

Please Note: All teenagers, 13 through 17 years of age, must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+) unless their parent or guardian has completed a Teen Registration Form. All children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+). This includes adults being in direct line of sight of children/youth while they swim, either viewed from the pool deck or from the water. Children 5 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) in in the pool with them, and within arm's length at all times. All guests ages 13 and older are required to show a current photo ID card (school ID cards may be used). This policy is necessary to maintain safety and enjoyment at the City's swimming pools. 

RENTALS 

Multi-purpose rooms, racquetball courts, swimming pool lanes, and diving well are available for rental. Call 703.746.5553 or email Chinquapin@alexandriava.gov for additional information.

PARTY PACKAGES 

• Pool Party (ages 6 and up)
  2-hour party includes: first hour of fun in pool. Total of two hours use of a party room. Includes setup of tables and chairs and cleaning by our friendly staff. Maximum 25 persons.
  • Small Room Fee: $149 Resident / $184 Non-resident
  • Large Room Fee: $179 Resident / $214 Non-resident
• Soft Playroom Party (ages 5 and younger)
  2-hour party includes: first hour of fun in the soft playroom or bounce inflatable. Total of two hours use of a party room. Includes setup of tables and chairs and cleaning by our friendly staff. Maximum 21 persons.
  • Small Room Fee: $149 Resident / $184 Non-resident
  • Large Room Fee: $179 Resident / $214 Non-resident

NOTE: Party packages and rentals are in high demand. Please schedule your reservation at least 4 weeks in advance for optimal availability. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT RENTALS

Designed for children ages five and younger, the soft playroom offers a clean play environment to provide exercise for imaginations as well as bodies. Under guardian supervision, children can share play zones loaded with soft toys and activities with their families, playgroups, or new friends.

For safe hygiene, children and guardians must wear socks in the soft playroom. 

HOURS: 10 A.M.-4:30 P.M. DAILY

Admission is at the top of the hour, every hour, for 30 minutes of play time. The soft playroom is disinfected hourly. It is recommended to call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility at 703.746.5553 to check availability prior to drop-in use during peak times (e.g. weekends, rainy days). The soft playroom schedule may be adjusted for cleaning, weekend parties, and private rentals.   

FEES:  

Drop-in: $6 Resident / $7 Non-resident per child, per half hour. First chaperone free; additional chaperones $1 Resident/$4 Nonresident.

Soft Playroom Rules

RACQUETBALL COURTS

Available during facility hours of operation. Call 703.746.5441 or visit the Online Registration page - in the blue toolbar near the top of the page, select "Reservation," then "Racquetball Court" to reserve.

Single Day-of Drop-in Racquetball Play: Daily Admission fees apply

• Included in Daily Admission (see above)
• Admission fee is per individual  

Racquetball Court Rental: Residents $14 per hour / Non-residents $27 per hour

•   Can be made in advance
•   Rental fee is for the group
•   Available for racquetball, handball, wallyball, dodgeball, and other recreation activities

Racquetball Equipment Rental

Includes one carrying case, racquet, goggles, and balls. $3 per day.

TENNIS COURTS

Lighted tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless reserved. Call 703.746.5414 for more information or to reserve.

Ages 18 & up. Certified trainers design a 60-minute customized exercise program and provide guidance on proper form. To schedule an appointment, please register (Activity Keyword Search: "training").

Individual Sessions: $199 for 4 or $59 per session.

Group Sessions: 

• Dynamic Duo: $99/person for 4 or $29/person per session.
• Triple Threat: $79/person for 4 or $25/person per session.
• Fantastic Four: $59/person for 4 or $19/person per session.

For inquiries, email Chinquapin@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5553.

Parking permits are offered for Alexandria City High School students and staff along the Chinquapin Loop Road. For more information, please visit our Parking Permit webpage.

ATTIRE:

• Proper swimwear is required at all times. Swimwear should be tight-fitting, clean, and water-safe. Pool attire should be clean and water safe. Prohibited items include denim, excessively loose or bulky clothing, street shoes, and thong bottoms. Unsure? Ask a staff member.

• Bathers who are not toilet-trained or who are incontinent must wear a swim diaper or tight-fitting plastic pants.

  
  

Arrival and Capacity:

• Please check in at the front desk and pay the daily admission fee or swipe your pass. *Please note that the pools are in high demand during peak times including, but not limited to weekends; evenings; weekday camp swim 12-3 p.m.; June and July Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday swim team practice 5-6 p.m. (Old Town Pool only). Pools may reach max capacity during peak times. In the event that the pool is at maximum capacity when you arrive, a staff member will ask you to wait to enter until space becomes available.

ADMISSION:

• Guests must shower before each entry into the pool.
• Only pass holders, daily admission guests, and registered participants are allowed in the pool area.
• Only service animals are welcome.
• Teens 13–17 must be supervised within direct line of sight by a paying adult (18+) unless a Teen Registration Form is on file. Children 12 & under must be with an adult at all times; ages 5 & under require the adult in the water within arm’s reach. Guests 13+ must show a photo ID. This ensures safety for everyone at the pool.
• Follow usage policies and age guidelines posted in each activity area.
• Patrons known to have or suspected of having a communicable or skin disease, diarrhea in the past two weeks, open wounds, inflamed eyes, or nasal or ear discharge, are not permitted in the pool.
• The following are not permitted: firearms, alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking and smokeless tobacco, gum, food in activity areas, and inappropriate behavior and language.

DIVING CONDUCT:

• Diving area consists of diving board, ladder, and diving well.
• Only one guest is permitted on the diving board at a time.
• Each guest must wait to climb the ladder until the diving well is clear.
• Catching guests off the board is not permitted.
• Guests may only spring on the board once.
• Guests may only dive straight off the end of the board. Flips, cartwheels, and handstands are prohibited.
• Goggles and flotation devices may not be worn, while diving off the board.
• Guests must swim directly to the nearest ladder and exit the pool.
• General swimming is permitted in the diving well area when the diving boards are closed and lifeguard is in stand.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:

• Food is prohibited in the pool area and locker rooms.
• Use resealable, non-glass beverage containers.

LOCKER ROOMS AND SHOWERS:

• Men's, women's, and universal locker rooms with showers are available at each pool. You may bring a lock for a day-use locker or bring your personal items to the pool deck.
• City of Alexandria is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please secure all belongings with personal locks in the lockers provided, not on the floor or surrounding areas. All lockers will be emptied nightly, so please remove belongings and locks when finished.
• Children with special needs or under age six may use the opposite gender’s locker room accompanied by a guardian. Guardians must protect the privacy of other users. (RPCA 9.7)
• Video and photography are prohibited in locker rooms.
• Do not use razors or shaving items in showers.
• Conserve water. Please limit showers to 15 minutes.
• Loitering is prohibited.

POOL ITEMS:

• Ask staff before bringing pool toys or swim gear from home.
• Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed. No inflatable floats or water wings. Anyone wearing a life jacket must stay within arm’s reach of an adult.
• Swim training equipment is authorized for instructed class or program use only unless staff provides approval.
• Staff may remove any item for safety reasons. Free life jackets are available to borrow.

POOL AND SWIM CONDUCT:

• Do not drink pool water.
• Video and still photography are only permitted with permission.
• Children four years and under or non-proficient swimmers should remain in shallow area or must be within arm’s reach of an adult while in the pool.
• Lap swim is permitted in designated areas. When more than two swimmers are in a lane, please circle swim counter-clockwise.
• City staff may prohibit any behavior deemed unsafe or disruptive. Diving, pushing, back dives, flips, spins from the side of the pool, prolonged underwater swimming, and breath-holding are prohibited.
• Lane or Zone Assignment: Lanes and zones are designated for lap swim, open swim, programs, and rentals. A staff member can assist you with finding a lane or zone for your visit.

SAFETY BREAKS:

• When the weather is hot or the pool is crowded, lifeguards will blow their whistles to signal safety breaks from the 45-minute mark to the top of the hour, hourly. During safety breaks, only adults may remain in the water, and some zones may be closed (such as diving boards and the training pool). Safety breaks are a great time for lifeguards and swimmers to get some shade, rehydrate, use the restroom, and reapply sunscreen to ensure that the fun can safely continue after the break.

Inclement Weather:

• Participants in an aquatic class cancelled due to inclement weather may receive a credit for the missed class depending on how much time was lost; credits are applied at the end of the season.

Open swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. Adult swimmers and youth swimmers* can use the diving well when available. 

*Youth swimmers must pass the swim test before going to the diving well or using the diving board. Please see a staff member to take the swim test and get a wristband upon successful completion of the test.

Safety Swim Test

Enter the water and submerge head and continue.

Swim the length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping and demonstrating freestyle or breaststroke with good breath control (no 'heads up' swimming) and remaining on their front.

Tread water for 30 seconds.

Lap swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. When swimming in a lane with other swimmers, please let others know you are entering the lane. For 2 swimmers, split the lane, with each swimmer staying on 1 side of the pool respectively; for 3+ swimmers, circle swim counterclockwise (always stay to your right).