Patrick Henry Recreation Center

Located along Taney Avenue in Alexandria's West End, Patrick Henry Recreation Center serves as an active neighborhood hub for racquet sports and athletic training. The facility features well-maintained outdoor hard tennis courts bordered by protective fencing and equipped with overhead lighting for evening sets. Regulars include local recreational players rallying after work, neighborhood doubles partners, and participants in municipal youth clinics. Operated by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities, court access is open for public drop-in play outside of permitted city instructional sessions. Beyond tennis, the modern recreation campus integrates an indoor gymnasium, fitness rooms, and multi-purpose turf fields, fostering a focused community sports environment without the commercial atmosphere of private country clubs. It provides players in Northern Virginia with reliable playing conditions, clear court markings, and evening court access.