Charles Houston Recreation Center

Charles Houston Recreation Center is one of the community centers listed in Alexandria, Virginia. The business is registered at 901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as recreation center, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the athletic clubs, gyms, recreation and community centers, sports complexes, parks and golf clubs that keep tennis courts alongside their main business. City recreation centers and YMCAs offer the lowest prices, with day passes and resident discounts, and their courts are usually open to anyone. Athletic and health clubs bundle courts with a gym, pool and group fitness for a monthly membership. Parks departments run the public courts, permits, lights and lesson programs in most towns, and their office is the place to report a broken net or a locked gate. Golf clubs often keep a few courts for members and their guests.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. The most common schedule is 9 am–9 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (703) 746-5552. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, alexandriava.gov.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 241 reviews, which is a strong result for a community center in Alexandria and suggests consistent service.

Alexandria is in Virginia, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Alexandria is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Virginia's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other community centers in Alexandria listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage Charles Houston Recreation Center, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.