Fairfax County Parks Authority
Martin Luther King, Jr. pool in Fairfax County.
The Alexandria area’s public outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend, including those near Del Ray, Old Town, Gum Springs and beyond.
Fees vary at different public pools and are subject to change. For more information about special events, holiday hours, prices, season passes, private events and more, visit www.alexandriava.gov/aquatics or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter/swimming-locations.
(Note: A great resource on the area's private pool clubs, some of which still have memberships available, is here on The Goodhart Group's real estate website.)
Warwick Pool
The pool complex at 3301 Landover Street includes a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool with an accessible ramp entry. Water depths now range from zero to five feet. There is also a bathhouse, lockers and other amenities.
Address: 3301 Landover St., Alexandria
Website: www.alexandriava.gov/aquatics
Memorial Pool at Charles Houston Rec Center
The Memorial Pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center has a beach-style entry and spray features great for young children and adults who wish to get therapeutic benefits.
Address: 901 Wythe St.
Website: www.alexandriava.gov/aquatics
Old Town Pool
The eight-land, 25-yard lap pool and diving well and accessible training pool (up to 3 feet) is at 1609 Cameron St. The site also includes a picnic area and tot playground.
Address: 1609 Cameron St.
Website: www.alexandriava.gov/aquatics
Great Waves Waterpark
This Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority waterpark at Cameron Run includes several slides, a wave pool and other recreation opportunities (mini golf, batting cages, etc.).
Address: 4001 Eisenhower Ave.
Website: https://www.novaparks.com/waterparks/great-waves-waterpark
Hours: Hours vary daily. More information is here: www.novaparks.com/waterparks/great-waves-waterpark/fees-hours-tickets
Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool
This pool in the Gum Springs neighborhood is operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority and includes two slides and a wading pool for children. Admission is free.
Address: 8115 Fordson Road.
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/mlk-pool
Our Special Harbor Spray Park
The Lee District Rec Center features a fully accessible Chesapeake Bay-themed splash pad for children (and their parents). Aquatic shoes or sandals with a back strap (no flip flops!) are required and can be purchased on site.
Address: 6601 Telegraph Rd.
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter/lee-district/family-recreation-area
Montgomery Park (Potomac Yard Park) Sprayground
The interactive water fountain, located between the two play-grounds, features thirty-six water jets. 2501 Potomac Ave,
Website: alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12290#Potomac_Yard
Residential Community Pools
Kingstowne Pools
The two pools in Kingstowne are only open to Kingstowne residents and their guests, as they are operated by the Kingstowne Residential Owners Corp. Both pools have diving areas, a designated lap lane and a separate wading pool. Information about hours, parties and guest passes is available through the KROC website (link below).
Addresses: Snyder Center, 6450 South Van Dorn St., and South Center, 6080 Kingstowne Village Pkwy.
Phone: 703-922-9477
Website: www.kingstowne.org/page/16500~220807/Pool-Information
Lansdowne Community Pool
Like Kingstowne, this pool is open only to to Lansdowne residents and their guests. Complete rules and regulations, including information about guests, parties and hours, are available here.
Address: 8000 Morning View Lane.
Phone: 703-541-5130
Website: www.landsdowne.org/info.php?pnum=30
