Mount Vernon Recreation Center

Project Location
Alexandria, VA

Project Type
– Civic/Government
– Sports, Recreation, and Wellness

Services
– Addition & Renovation

Complete renovation of and addition to an existing recreation facility

The Project

Complete renovation of and addition to an existing recreation facility. The original ice rink building was constructed in 1976 as a pre-engineered metal building. The pool building and lobby were added in 1979, with the pool building also a pre-engineered metal building. The current project includes a complete renovation of the existing buildings, plus additions including a two-story, 34,300 SF modern fitness center/entry, a second ice rink with fixed seating and an elevated jogging track, and the first climbing wall in the Fairfax County Park Authority system.

Structural Features

Y-shaped columns support the upper roof of the entry area. These columns also form part of the lateral load resisting system for this area.