RPCA | ALXnow - Part 2

Alexandria opens new public aquatics facility inside Minnie Howard campus

Published August 29, 2024 at 10:00AM

Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility (photo via Justin Wilson)

Alexandria’s brand-new, year-round indoor pool in the new Minnie Howard Campus (2795 West Braddock Road) is now open to the public.

The new facility features a 25-meter competition pool, diving boards, a training pool and more.

Potomac Yard Park tennis courts closing this month for much-needed repairs

By Vernon Miles

Published August 13, 2024 at 11:00AM

Cracked tennis court at Potomac Yard Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

The badly cracked and damaged tennis courts at Potomac Yard Park are being closed for repairs starting on Friday, Aug. 16.

The two tennis courts in the park are in rough shape, with ruptures running the length of the asphalt. The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities said in a release that the courts will be closed from Friday, Aug. 16, through Saturday, Aug. 31, for repairs.

Six Alexandria recreation centers closed next week for deep cleaning and more

By Vernon Miles

Published August 8, 2024 at 10:00AM

Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe Street) in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

Any regulars at some of Alexandria’s most popular recreation centers might have to take next week off.

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) said the following recreation centers will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 18: