Charles Houston Recreation Center
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Charles Houston Recreation Center
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FACILITY HOURS & ADDRESS
ADDRESS
901 Wythe St | 703.746.5552
Center Director: Jacquay Plummer
HOURS
Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
First Friday & Saturday of the month: 9 a.m.-Midnight
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
TEEN HOURS
Mon-Thu: 3-9 p.m.
Fri: 3-10 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun: 1-5 p.m.
FACILITY AMENITIES
Dance Room, Boxing Center, Meeting Room, Game/Multi-Purpose Room, Kitchen, Library/Computer Room, Fitness Room, Locker Rooms, Neighborhood Pool, Pre-school Area, Activity Rooms & free WiFi. This site serves as a cooling and warming center during extreme weather events.
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FACILITY HISTORY
Charles Houston was a prominent African-American lawyer, Dean of Howard University Law School, and NAACP Litigation Director who played a significant role in dismantling the Jim Crow laws, which earned him the title "The Man Who Killed Jim Crow". He is also well known for having trained future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
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Lil' Gymmies & Soft Playroom
HOURS
Soft Playroom
9 a.m.-30 mins. prior to closing, everyday
Lil Gymmies (ages 2-5)
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
M-W & 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May close for party rentals.
Socks required by all.
Chaperones are free.
No food or drink.
Changing diapers not permitted.
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