Just joined (Month of May Discount), tried out for 30 days & decided well worth it. Plenty of lighted parking areas. Front Desk & Tour was great. Once enrolled, easy check-in, so far always greeted. The facility stays clean, the pool, showers, equipment. Love the in-door track above one of the ice-rinks. Stays nice & cool, and sometimes you have skaters to watch while doing laps. . Wife already tried a class & enjoyed it. They release updated schedules regularly. The pool is awesome, only have had to share a lane once. They have a diving board & climbing wall in the deep end. They have a nice shallow area for families. Locker rooms have plenty of lockers, showers. A little short on benches. They also have a climbing wall (not my thing) but the young people seem to love it. They have gym, fitness and other type of classes available. We are looking forward to our first year membership. read more

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Mt Vernon is beautiful modern facility! Before ice skating, a running track directly above one of the ice rinks, provided a great place to get warmed up while figure skaters beautifully worked on the ice below. On my way out I passed by a great looking rock wall and a beautiful swimming facility. I also appreciated the efficient, helpful and friendly front desk staff! I look forward to more time on the ice and to another great experience at Mt Vernon! read more

Perfect outdoor post-Covid wood trail! Great urban forested oasis. Hikers, bird watchers and BMX bicycle hobbyists trek the trails. Forests are close to homes. There are canals, bridges, a few fences and overpasses. Trees dangerously uncared for, lying in trails, eaten by the weather, termites and fallen. Mount Vernon needs a real team of care takers to do trail upkeep! Review: 5 read more

Mount Vernon RECenter - Mount Vernon RECenter Hybla Valley - Swimming Pools Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

*Out-of-towner Point of View* I thought this recreational center was great! Wish we had something like this in my town. While visiting from out of state, my family and I decided to drop by Mt Vernon. We were in search of an ice skating rink. Initially we wanted to visit Potomac Row but skating outdoors seemed intolerable. Being a Los Angeles native makes anything under 60 degrees feel freezing. Mt Vernon came recommended due to it being an indoor facility. It was worth a shot. This center offers various recreational activities (swimming, gym, Zumba, youth dance classes, ice skating, etc.). It appeared that different activities garnered different rates. Ice skating for the the four of us was $33. Staff was friendly. Parking was plentiful. Would definitely visit again. read more

Mount Vernon RECenter - We are ready to hit the ice - Swimming Pools Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The facility is okay (but old). There are plans for an expansion, but because it's Fairfax County-owned, the expansion will be SLOW and LABORIOUS. Collectively, the front desk staff is warm, friendly and professional. The people who use the facility can be just the opposite. If you're here to swim laps, it can be like driving in DC (every person for themselves and it can REALLY bring out the worst in people). It's not unusual for people to try and cut in front of others who have waited patiently for a lane. I called out one clown who cut in front of several people(and who had his young son with him), and his response was "We've been waiting long enough". Into the pool he went...only to have another person jump into the lane to share with the father-son team. Poetic justice! Anyway, pack your patience on the weekend or on holidays. Lost of kids (usually not a problem) and lots of parents (who can often BE THE PROBLEM)! If you can go during the week, go early in the morning. The pool isn't quite as crowned as on the weekend, and the people are a lot more polite. read more

This recenter has been temporarily closed for renovation since early 2023 and is projected to take 2 years to complete. The plans for the new facility look fantastic, compared to the current. Everything previously was not terrible, although I always noticed a sort of musty smell when I was there, the pool seemed a bit mucky, and there are signs of building degradation. The quality of service from staff has gone through drastic changes over the years. Looking forward to the upgraded facility, which is said to have a 2 story fitness center, indoor track, remodeled pool and "NHL sized" skating rink. read more

Yikes, I think I'm literally allergic to the place. I'm sensitive to chlorine (usually makes me sneeze and itch), but I had a full-blown, multi-day allergic reaction after my last lap swim here. I sneezed constantly, couldn't breathe through my nose, and had hives. I took Benadryl, which helped a bit, but something is up. This place is extreme. I haven't been back because can't afford to be incapacitated for two days. As an aside, it would be nice if water walkers/floaters/chillers could share a lane, but I know that people swim at different speeds. read more

We had a birthday swim party for my granddaughter at their indoor pool and party room. We were the only party there and it was a very slow day. They refused to give us access to decorate and set up for the party until 15 prior till our swim time was over. The room was empty!!! We had a lot of food/decorations so 15 minutes was not enough time to prepare. And what was the harm in letting us in 10 or 15 minutes early? IT WAS EMPTY! We asked twice so it's not like they didn't know or didn't see us standing around with carts of food! They made the kids exit the kiddie pool for what I guess was adult swim time. You are only allowed an hour which cut into that time. None of the fun things they advertise were on or running during our entire visit. We heard they turned them on almost as soon as we had to exit. Yet this was a birthday party! Why would they not turn on the kiddie things for the only party they had that day? Overall was not impressed. Just teenagers running the desk and their customer service was ZERO! This was a Sunday afternoon. For the money we paid we did feel that we got the full benefit of the party facilities that are promised. read more

Yeah, some people may like to skate at Fairfax Ice Arena in hopes that they will rub elbows (or skates, as the case may be) with an Olympic champion or get to see a hopeful practice. For me, I like to hit the ice at this place. The ice rink here is open year round, unlike other rinks like the ones at Pentagon Row or Reston Town Center. This rec center offers skating lessons, too. Or, if you aren't into freezing when it is already cold out (like it is currently), this rec center has a heated pool with a spa right next to it. Doesn't that sound awesome right about now? I may have to hit this place tomorrow if this white stuff sticks around. read more

Mount Vernon RECenter - Swimming Pools Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Thank you Sandy and her crew for a lovely warm and clean pool. It's a pleasure to swim here. The facility is well maintained and the locker rooms clean and organized if's bit small for the crowd. Hours are good. Be sure to look for membership specials. read more

If you are not a rich hipsters don't go to public skating here! I drove all the way from North Carolina to teach my nephew to skate. I was holding him up on the ice and the skate guard told me I couldn't hold him. If you don't have a paid coach out there with you can't hold on to your kid while your teaching them to skate. read more

The weight room and cardio area are mediocre at best. I look forward to the upcoming renovations in the hopes that they seriously upgrade the weight and cardio room. read more

Great county owned rink. Fairfax County residents get a discounted rate for entry. Skates (both hockey and figure) are available to rent at reasonable prices. Lessons available for both kids and adults read more

This review is for the pool at Mt. Vernon RECenter. We had a winter pool birthday party for my son this past weekend at Mt. Vernon RECenter and I was very pleased with the entire experience. The room reservation is affordable ($50/hr) and then you pay per guest at a discounted rate of about $5pp. You have an unlimited amount of time at the pool, and you can even go back into the pool after you're done with the party room. The lifeguards are attentive, the pool water is warm, the "beach" area for kids is a good size for smaller kids, the locker room is clean, and the people manning the lobby desk were very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend this facility for your kid's pool party! They will have a great time. read more

I went here to try out the pool. My brother-in-law was in town and not wanting to lose training momentum in preparation for an upcoming triathlon; a 25m pool is about the minimum requirement to do any sort of distance work. The pool itself is nice, albeit warm (82 deg F) for any sort of intense workout - especially if you're planning to follow on soon after with bike or run (we did). Clean, not overly chlorinated or crowded, and I forgot my goggles and still managed 1500m without too much eye burn. Showers are not bad, but not so nice that if you forget shower shoes you shouldn't stop by CVS and pick up some Lamisil. But... the price. If you live in Old Town, and I do (3.2 mi away on the road, less as the crow flies), the cost is $9.90 because I'm a non-resident. Residents pay $7.40. It's an Arlington County thing and Alexandria is an independent city (has been since early 1700s). Cheaper than LA Fitness ($15 for one-day fee) on Route 1, but not as nice and they have a LOT more for that $5 differential. They lost me at "you're not a local." Check out other pools unless this is right across the street; even then, you may not be a local. read more

The Mount Vernon RECenter was an excellent place to ice skating. Took our grandkids down for an afternoon skate on Saturday. The staff was fabulous, they were taking precautions due to COVID and we appreciated their extra efforts to make the place safe. Would recommend it for anyone wanting to get out and do something fun. read more

The center has declined dramatically since I've been swimming here. They now close the pool entirely to the public every afternoon and many holiday weekends for the local swim team and meets. The ladies locker room is a crowd of selfie taking teenagers. Complaints to staff are met with eye rolls and claims of no responsibility. The kids working the desk always say the "manager" isn't on site and offer me a business card for a voicemail. Calls go unreturned. It's a real shame, but goes to show how important good management is to any business. read more

Me n my family have been going to this rec Center since1994 n now my daughter takes classes there it's a great family place I hope to live to one day take my grandchildren so if ur looking for a dance,swimming or ice skating plus there the REC CENTER to go if u live in this area read more

I see the other people's review but my children liked it here. It is a Rec Center, so I was not expecting much from them. For the price, they are great. We had a house in Alexandria so it was a convenient place where I could take them. read more

I went here today for public skate time. The rink might be very nice, but I wouldn't know, because there were no public skate hours at the time I went. That's not the cause of the low rating, though; it's possible that I misread the online schedule, so I'm not holding that against them. What I am holding against them is the dismissive, rather rude attitude of the woman at the information desk when I went up and asked about public skate times. She treated me as if I were ridiculous for even asking about it (because we all memorize the skating schedule, I suppose?) and offered no additional information beyond, "It's not public skate now." Nothing about when public skate hours would be held next, nothing. It took her colleague to come over and at least give me a calendar with the skate times on it. I wasn't at all impressed. I'm going to stick with Kettler, which is where I usually skate, and the staff are actually polite and helpful. read more

Over all this facility is great! Not perfect by any means, but no place is! For a county run facility, they do a great job. A majority of their staff are very courteous and overly helpful. Again, no place is perfect, but they do a great job. We have been going to this recreation center for over three years. So we have a lot of experiences in the pool, rink, and fitness equipment. We haven't done any classes but we have watched a few and they seem well run. I recommend it to all that live around the area. We have a family of six, kids are from 9-20, and we pay $137 for a months membership, very good value, includes classes also. read more

My family loves coming here for practice during the weekdays, if we can! Compared to KCI, it is not nearly as crowded, and the ice is beautiful. Great locker rooms and outer sitting area. read more

I would love to be a member here, it is so close to where I live. But the draws here are the Pool and Ice Rink; there is obviously little effort put into the Cardio/Weight section of this place. read more

I go to this rec center several times a week for figure skating. Everyone that work's here is pretty pleasant. Which is great! I have nothing to complain about, can only say good things about this rec center. read more