Patrick Henry Recreation Center
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M-Th: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
F: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sa: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Su: Closed
TEEN HOURS
M-Th: 6-9 p.m.
F: 6-11 p.m.
Sa: 1-8 p.m.
SOFT PLAYROOM:
M-Th: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
F-Sa: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
View annual holiday hours (federal and observed holidays)
At a Glance
Directions: 4653 Taney Ave.
Contact Us: 703.746.5557
Center Director: Glen Harriott
Indoor Amenities
- Arts & Crafts Room
- Black Box Theatre
- Fitness Room
- Flex Court With Full-size Basketball, Volleyball & Pickleball Courts
- Free Wifi
- Full-size Gymnasium
- Indoor Walking & Running Lanes
- Multi-purpose Rooms
- Soft Playroom
- Cooling/Warming Center During Extreme Weather
Outdoor Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Parking lot
- Lower Playground
- Synthetic Turf Field
- Upper Playground (unavailable while school is in session)
History
Patrick Henry was an American attorney, planter, and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in Virginia. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.
Plan Your Visit
Soft Playroom (5 & Under)
Soft Playroom: Resident $6 | Nonresident $7
All visits start at the top of each hour, latest entry allowed up to 10 min. after the hour.
May close for party rentals.
Socks required.
Chaperones are free.
No food or drink.
Changing diapers not permitted.
Know Before You Go
Financial Assistance
- Learn more and access resources: Financial Assistance Information
- Policy: Financial Assistance Policy
- Application: English | Español | አማርኛ | العربية
- For aquatics, submit application in person at the pool or email to Chinquapin@alexandriava.gov.
- Questions? Call 703.746.5414 or (TTY) 703.838.4902
Facility Rental
For a complete list of RPCA facilities and park rentals, visit alexandriava.gov/parks/rentals.
Guest & Youth Safety Policy
Teens 13–17 must be supervised 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.
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