Patrick Henry Recreation Center
FACILITY HOURS & ADDRESS
ADDRESS
4653 Taney Ave. | 703.746.5557
Center Director: Glen Harriott
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
TEEN HOURS
Mon-Thu: 6-9 p.m.
Fri: 6-11 p.m.
Sat: 1-8 p.m.
FACILITY AMENITIES
Indoor Walking & Running Lanes, Flex Court With Full-size Basketball, Volleyball & Pickleball Courts, Multi-purpose Rooms, Arts & Crafts Room, Fitness Room, Soft Playroom, Black Box Theatre, Full-size Gymnasium & Free WiFi. This site serves as a cooling and warming center during extreme weather events.
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FACILITY HISTORY
Patrick Henry was an American attorney, planter, and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in Virginia. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month With Us!
May is AAPI Heritage Month, celebrating the history, cultures & contributions of AAPI communities. Join us every Saturday in May at Patrick Henry for activities, performances & more!
- RECFEST, May 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Experience the best of recreation in a fun-filled day! Enjoy games, sports, arts, nature activities, great food, a live DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from City of Alexandria departments. - EXPLORATION OF AAPI ART, May 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Teru Teru Bozu: A Japanese craft hung outside to wish for good weather.
Tiki Mask Making: Inspired by Polynesian carvings with bold faces, symbolizing deities, protection & rituals. - GAME DAY, May 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kahoot Trivia: Covering historic & cultural facts.
Chess: Originating in India, chess has evolved into an iconic strategy game.
Board Breaking: A skill demonstration used in multiple martial arts to showcase power, accuracy & focus. - AAPI ON THE BIG SCREEN, May 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
11 a.m.: Disney's Moana: Follows a brave Polynesian girl who sets sail across the ocean to restore a sacred relic and save her island.
1 p.m.: The Life of Pi: A drama adventure based on Yann Martel's novel, following Pi Patel, who survives a shipwreck & is stranded in the Pacific with a Bengal tiger. Facing survival, he embarks on a journey of faith, resilience & self-discovery.
3 p.m.: Godzilla (GMK): Originating in 1954, Godzilla symbolizes post-war fears, becoming an environmental warning under the AAPI on the big screen. - END-OF-THE-MONTH CELEBRATION, May 31 | 3-7 p.m.
Taste Travels Across AAPI: A celebration of flavors from different AAPI cultures.
Suikawari: A Japanese game where players, blindfolded, attempt to split a watermelon with a stick, symbolizing teamwork & fun.
AAPI Music: Showcasing diverse sounds from AAPI communities.
Soft Playroom (5 & Under)
HOURS
Mon-Thu: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
COST
$6/Res., $7/Non-Res.
RULES
All visits start at the top of each hour, latest entry allowed up to 10 min. after the hour.
May close for party rentals.
Socks required.
Chaperones are free.
No food or drink.
Changing diapers not permitted.
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