The Fairlington Community Center is a vibrant and engaging hub for the local community. Offering a range of amenities, the center boasts an impressive rope walk playground, perfect for children to explore and enjoy, especially during the warmer months. Inside, visitors can discover a VA Cooperative Extension office, providing a seed bank library and gardening resources, as well as a lending library and outdoor garden nooks with herbs. The center also hosts a weekly farmers market, attracting locals and visitors alike. With a gym that is more affordable than nearby options and serving as a polling place for elections, the Fairlington Community Center continues to be a valuable asset to the community, even after its transformation from a former elementary school in the late 1970s.
I always go when it's hot, it's delicious, there's a little stream at the bottom, and when it's cold with snow, it's charming and fantastic for sliding in the snow.
January 2024
Best park for kids in Alexandria hands down!! Lots of fun
November 2023
We like the playground at this place. It's awesome. There is lots of stuff for kids. Also the center has football classes for toddlers.
