Neighborhood Centers

City recreation centers offer a variety of programs and drop-in activities. Special Activities are held regularly at each center.

Page updated on Dec 10, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Neighborhood Centers 

City recreation centers offer a variety of programs, drop-in activities and rentals. Special Activities are held regularly at each center. 

Charles Barrett Recreation Center

1115 Martha Custis Dr. 
Alexandria, VA 22305 
703.746.5551 | 703.706.3963 (TTY) 
Supervisor: Vacant

Facility Features: Gymnasium, Meeting Room, Athletic Field, Game Room and Kitchen/Dance/Arts & Crafts Room

Open for per-scheduled programming only. Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity requirements will be enforced.

Charles Houston Recreation Center

901 Wythe St. 
Alexandria, VA 22314 
703.746.5552
Director: Debbie Woodbury

Facility Features: Dance Room, Boxing Center, Meeting Room, Game/Multi-Purpose Room, Kitchen, Library/Computer Room, Fitness Room, Locker Rooms, Neighborhood Pool, Pre-school Area and Activity Rooms 

Open for pre-scheduled programming and the following Community Hours: 

  • Teens and Adults: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
  • Teens and Adults: Saturdays, 9 a.m - 3 p.m. 

Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Use of fitness room and gymnasium during Community Hours are reserved in advance or in-person, with time limits for each use.

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Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center

25 West Reed Ave. 
Alexandria, VA 22305 
703.746.5554
Director: Angela Redfearn

Facility Features: Racquetball Court, Gymnasium, Arts & Crafts Room, Dance Studio, Game Room, Locker Rooms, Activities Room, Fitness Room, Athletic Field, Teen/Senior Center and free WiFi.

Formerly named the Cora Kelly Recreation Center, City Council renamed the facility on Saturday, September 16, 2017 to honor the significant contributions made by Leonard Armstrong. For additional information, view Docket Item 16-6734.

Open for pre-scheduled programming and the following Community Hours: 

  • Teens and Adults: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. 
  • Seniors: Saturdays, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
  • Teens and Adults: Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Use of fitness room and gymnasium during Community Hours are reserved in advance or in-person, with time limits for each use.

Lee Center

1108 Jefferson St. 
Alexandria, VA 22314 
703.746.5405
Director: Senai Beyen

The Lee Center serves as the administrative offices for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Space is available for rentals including meetings, receptions, banquets, celebrations and awards programs. Auditorium ame­nities include sound system, stage lighting, piano, podium and microphone.

Facility Features: Exhibit Hall with Serving Kitchen, Meeting Rooms, Dance Studio and the Richard Kauffman Auditorium with seat­ing for 400.

The Registration & Reservation Office is open by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 703.746.5414. 

Mount Vernon Recreation Center

2701 Commonwealth Ave. 
Alexandria, VA 22305 
703.746.5556
Director: Elsie Akinbobola

Facility Features: Gymnasium, Pottery/Art Studio, Photography Studio, Game Room, Meeting Rooms, Computer Lab and Fitness/Dance Studio.

Open for pre-scheduled programming and the following Community Hours: 

  • Teens and Adults: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
  • Teens and Adults: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. 
  • Seniors: Saturdays, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
  • Teens and Adults: Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Use of gymnasium during Community Hours are reserved in advance or in-person, with time limits for each use.

Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center

1108 Jefferson St. 
Alexandria, VA 22314 
703.746.5535
Director: Jackie Person

Facility Features: Gymnasium, Kitchen, Multi-Purpose Room, Reading Lounge and Crafts Room, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground, and Miracle League Field.

Open for pre-scheduled programming only. Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Patrick Henry Recreation Center

4653 Taney Ave. 
Alexandria, VA 22304 
703.746.5557
Director: Glen Harriott

Facility Features: 

  • indoor running or walking lanes
  • flex court with full size basketball, volleyball and Pickle Ball courts
  • multipurpose rooms 
  • dedicated arts and crafts, exercise and fitness and soft play rooms
  • access to a black box theatre, full-size gymnasium and an additional multipurpose room on non-school days

Due to the use of the former Patrick Henry Elementary School as a swing space for MacArthur Elementary School during the 2020-2023 construction period, some of the outdoor amenities at Patrick Henry Recreation Center are not yet completed. The completed amenities are a tot playground, an outdoor basketball court, an intermediate playground, and adult fitness equipment stations are in place and open to the public. The rectangular synthetic turf field with a coach-pitch baseball/softball diamond overlay, a school Kindergarten playground and a permanent parking lot with designated recreation center parking spaces is anticipated to be completed in the Fall of 2023.

Open for pre-scheduled programming and the following Community Hours: 

  • Teens and Adults: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. 
  • Seniors: Saturdays, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
  • Teens and Adults, 12-3 p.m.

Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Use of fitness room and gymnasium during Community Hours are reserved in advance or in-person, with time limits for each use.

Recreation Center Renovation:

William Ramsay Recreation Center

5650 Sanger Ave. 
Alexandria, VA 22311 
703.746.5558 
Director: Shawn Brown

Facility Features: Full Size Gymnasium, Game Room, Arts & Crafts Room, Dance Studio and Fitness Room.

Open for pre-scheduled programming and the following Community Hours: 

  • Teens: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. 
  • Seniors: Saturdays, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
  • Teens and Adults: Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

Physical distancing, face coverings and 30% capacity will be enforced. 

Use of fitness room and gymnasium during Community Hours are reserved in advance or in-person, with time limits for each use. 

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