Real Estate and Reston, VA: Around the Area: The Herndon Community Center

On Saturday, tired of having my kids inside after a lot of snow, ice and frigid temperatures, I took my son and his friends over the the Herndon Community Center to spend some time swimming in their indoor pool.

The Herndon Community Center is open to everyone. The amount you pay for entrance depends on whether or not you are a resident of the town of Herndon.  I paid $3.50 for each boy (the same for either town or a non-town resident).  I was allowed to go in and watch the boys swim without paying. There were bleachers where I was able to sit and read a book. Admission for adults is $4.75 for town residents and $6 dollars for non-residents. They sell monthly, semi-annual and annual  passes and also offer Senior discounts.

The pool had a large float that the kids could climb on. It has a water basketball net and a shallow area that can be reached by a ramp. The pool also has lap lanes and a diving board area. It was large, warm and well guarded.

The Community Center has a fitness room (with personal trainers available for hire), 3 racquetball courts, a full sized gymnasium for basketball, meeting spaces and classrooms, an Arts & Crafts Studio a Teen room, a game room, 6 lighted tennis courts (and a seasonal tennis center created by erecting a 'bubble').

There are camps, programs, classes, personal training and they even offer drop-off babysitting services (for a fee)!

I was very favorably impressed. I have not been there since they underwent a big remodel, but it is definitely worth checking out.

There is more information avaialble at www.herndon-va.gov (under Parks & Recreation) or by calling 703-787-7300