The Charles Drew Community Center

Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street S. Arlington VA 22206 Contact Number: 703 228 5725 The Charles Drew Community Center is an opportunity for elementary, teen and adult aged residents where they can engage in recreational and fitness activities without having to stray away from the community of Arlington. Facilities of the Charles Drew Community Center:
  • Enclosed Playground
  • Multi-purpose Room
  • Gymnsium
  • Rectangular Field
  • Basketball Courts
The Charles Drew Community Center also ensures a handful of schedule programs for the community center users to choose from: Elementary Afterschool: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3pm to 6pm Wednesday: 1:30pm to 6pm Teen: Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm Teen and Adults Basketball and Game Room: Monday to Friday: 6pm to 9pm Aerobics: Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm Hand Dance: Wednesday for Beginners: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday for Intermediate: 7:30pm to 8:30pm The Charles Drew Community Center hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3pm to 9pm Wednesday: 1:30pm to 9pm Weekends Closed

400 Acres of Fun at Locust Shade Park

Locust Shade Park is located at 4701 Locust Shade Drive in Triangle VA 22172 of Prince William County known for its facilities offering an array of recreational activities in its 400 acres of land. Locust Shade Park has its own marina where boating and fishing is offered on an 8 acre lake. Locust Shade Park Facilities:
  • Batting Cages
  • 6 Tennis Courts
  • 500 Seat Amphitheatre
  • 3 Playgrounds
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Fitness Trails
  • Nature Trails
  • Volleyball Court
  • 8 Picnic Pavilions
  • Picnic Areas
  • Mini Golf Course
  • Driving Range
  • Snack Shops
  • Tournament Golf Course
  • Volleyball Court
Programs, festivals and events are also held at Locust Shade Park. For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.

Fun recreation for the children of Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge offers more than just homes; they offer friendly recreational areas for the young people of their community as well.  With all the facilities offered, they will never stray away from home or find themselves bored. Most especially featured are the recreational facilities and neighborhood playgrounds offered for our young people.

Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association:

Located at 12350 Oakwood Drive in Woodbridge VA 22192, Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation offers the children of all homeowners a variety of sport programs suitable for all ages such as flag football, T-ball, Coach Pitch and soccer. These programs and other educational programs are available all year round.

Lake Ridge Park Golf and Marina:

Located at 12350 Cotton Mill Drive in Woodbridge VA 22192, Lake Ridge Park Golf and Marina that is a part of the Prince William County Park System also provides a variety of programs such as golf, camps, canoe, mini golf, kayak classes and many others.
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Soccer Balls
Lake Ridge offers 5 pools and a spray ground as well as an array of restaurants that are accessible when the young ones are tired and hungry. photo credit: stevendepolo