Charles Barrett Recreation Center

Charles Barrett Recreation Center serves Alexandria's Parkfairfax and surrounding neighborhoods as an active public sports hub. Operated by the City of Alexandria, the facility features well-maintained outdoor hard tennis courts lined for recreational play and local rallies. Local players gather here for informal singles matches, doubles drills, and community recreation programs throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The atmosphere is quiet, neighborhood-driven, and focused on straightforward athletic play. Court access operates on a public, first-come, first-served basis, alongside scheduled municipal recreation programming and instructional clinics managed through the city recreation department. With surrounding green space, a playground, and nearby indoor gym facilities, Charles Barrett Recreation Center provides a dependable setting for regular tennis practice and neighborhood sports routines.