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Chinquapin Park Recreation CenterChinquapin Park Recreation Center 

3210 King Street
703.746.5553/ TTY 703.519.2167

Lou M. Williams, Director
Vacant, Facility Manager
Ralph Baird, Aquatic Supervisor
Rashawn Jackson, Assistant Aquatic Supervisor

 

 

 


Services offered at Chinquapin

  • Year-round 25 meter Indoor Pool & Diving Well
  • Discount Passes
  • Outdoor Basketball & Volleyball Courts
  • Fully Equipped Locker Rooms
  • Nature Trail & Park
  • Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Birthday Party Package
  • Aquatics, Sports & Fitness Classes
  • Soft Playroom
  • Men & Women Saunas
  • Fitness Room
  • Fitness Trail
  • Facility Rental
  • Gift Certificates
  • Play Module in Park
  • Racquetball Courts
  • Handicap Accessible

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chinquapin ParkHours of Operation

The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center will operate on the following schedule May 6 through June 16:

  • Monday, May 6 through Sunday, May 26 (Normal operating schedule)
    Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, May 27: Closed (Memorial Day)
  • Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 16
    Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Saturday: 8 a.m. to Noon
    Sunday: Closed 
     

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Admission Fees & Passes

Daily Admission & Multiple Visit Passes

  • The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center offers users options including daily admissions and a variety of multiple visit passes. To review admission options, click here to view the Department Fee Schedule
  • NOTE: Children 12 years & younger must be accompanied by a paying adult who is required to supervise them throughout the facility. Children 13 & older are required to show a current photo i.d. Photo i.d.'s may be acquired at community recreation centers. Current school I.D.'s may be used.

 

Chinquapin Shelter
Chinquapin Playground
Chinquapin Basketball Court

Walleyball

  • 2 hour rental minimum required; up to 8 players. Additional players pay general admission. Call 703.746.5553 for more information.

Racquetball Courts & Fees

  • Click here to view the Department Fee Schedule. Quarter Court Registration begins at 6 PM on the 3rd Monday (residents) and 3rd Tuesday (nonresidents) of the month prior to the following quarters:
QUARTERREGISTRATION MONTH
January, February, MarchDecember
April, May, JuneMarch
July, August, SeptemberJune
October, November, DecemberSeptember

Tennis Courts Reservation & Fees
Tennis courts may be reserved at the Front Desk one hour prior to scheduling a playing time. No phone reservations. Otherwise, courts are available on a first come, first serve basis unless reserved. Call 703.746.5553 for more information.

  • Prime time: Monday through Friday - 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Saturday, Sundays, Holidays: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Department Fee Schedule 

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Rixse Pool

Hours of Operation: Closes 15-minutes prior to facility closing.

For more information email Rashawn Jackson or call 703.746.5553.

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Birthday Party Packages & Facility Rentals

  • Swim Party - Children ages 5-12
    • Includes one hour of swimming and one hour use of the Party Room
    • Fee: $9 per child, chaperones free.
    • Minimum 10 / Maximum 15
  • Soft Playroom Birthday Party - Children ages 5 & younger
    • Includes one hour use of the Soft Playroom and one hour use of the Party Room
    • Fee: $9 per child. Chaperones free.
    • Minimum 10 / Maximum 16  
  • Facility Rentals
    • Individual rooms and swimming pool are available for rental.
    • Rentals include room set up with tables and chairs.
    • Call 703.746.5553 for additional information.

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Alexandria Soft Playroom 

Designmed for preschool age children five and younger, the Soft Playroom offers a clean play environment to burn off energy. Parents, guardians and their kids can share play zones loaded with soft toys and activities, while meeting with existing playgroups and making new friends.

  • Children and adults/chaperone must wear socks in the soft playroom.
  • Hours: 9 am to one-half hour prior to closing.
    • It is recommended to call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703.746.5553 prior to drop in use. The Soft Playroom schedule may be adjusted for regular cleaning, birthday party and private rentals.
  • Fees:

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Table Tennis

Participants must bring their own table tennis balls. Paddles are available at Chinquapin, or participants may bring their own.

 

  • Chinquapin Club Room 1
    • M, W, & F from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • T & R from 1 - 3:30 pm
  • Fee:
    • $5/hr singles
    • $8/hr doubles

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1108 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.746.4343
Fax: 703.838.6344
E-Mail

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8 am - 5 pm

James B. Spengler
Director
703.746.5500