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James City County Recreation Center
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Features
- Athletics
- Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Pool
- Restrooms
- Walking Trails
James City County Parks & Recreation continues to follow the social distancing guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For more information, see P&R amenity opening and closings.
Membership & Facility Reservations
Visit our Fees & Passes page for details about member benefits and reserving event space.
Fitness & Aerobics
Join us for group fitness classes and find a fun way to stay active and meet new people. Learn more about the fitness and aerobics programs offered by James City County.
Swimming & Water Fitness
James City County offers a variety of swimming and water fitness classes for ages 5 months to adults. More than 150 classes are available monthly. Free swim evaluations are also held monthly to help you determine which swim level is appropriate for your child. Learn more about our aquatics programs.
Reservations are required for cardio machines, lap swimming, water walking, family swimming, group fitness classes, water fitness classes, basketball, racquetball and table tennis. Reservations open every Sunday for the following week (Monday-Sunday). Click on the SignUp.com logo below to reserve your time.
Amenities
- 2 kitchens, one appropriate for fully-catered events
- 2 racquetball courts
- 2 whirlpools (6-8 person capacity)
- 25 meter by 25 yard swimming pool with zero depth entry and wheelchair accessibility
- Indoor suspended track
- Arts and crafts area with potters wheels and kilns
- Dance aerobic room
- Family locker room
- Fitness area with free weights and circuits of Cybex and Nautilus equipment, as well as cardiovascular equipment with broadcast vision theater
- Game area with air hockey, pool table, table tennis, and foosball
- Gymnasium with 2 full basketball courts
- Multipurpose meeting rooms
- Parent supervised play area
- Saunas in the locker rooms
- Senior area with game table and lounge seating
- Vending and snack area
Services Available to Patrons
- Birthday party fun
- Free orientations on weight equipment
- Onsite registration for Parks & Recreation programs and services
- Personal fitness training
- Physical rehabilitation and health education programs
- Picnic shelter rentals
- Room/facility rentals
- Senior activities with "The Lounge"
- Soccer and softball fields
Child Care
Child care for facility users is available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at no charge to Access Passholders. This service is for children ages 3 months to completion of kindergarten.