Discover the Best Private Pools in Alexandria

Summer in Alexandria can be scorching, and there's no better way to beat the heat than by lounging at a pool. Whether you're looking to join a community pool or enjoy exclusive amenities, Alexandria has a variety of private pools to choose from. Here’s a comprehensive guide to pool memberships in Alexandria, ensuring you find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the summer sun.

Mansion House Club

Location: 9321 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309

Features:

  • Swim, dive, and tennis programs

  • Social activities including cornhole tournaments.

  • Pool is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM

  • $5 per guest (guests must be 5 years or older; children 4 and under do not require a guest pass)

  • Membership is required for access

Hollin Meadows Swim & Tennis Club

Location: 2500 Woodlawn Trail, Alexandria, VA 22306

Features:

  • Family-friendly community

  • Five-acre complex in a wooded setting

  • 25-meter swimming pool and 5 tennis courts

  • Recreational and social activities such a cornhole, ping pong tables, and social events

  • Annual dues for 2024: $750 (1-person household) to $950 (5-person household), additional family members $50 each

Waynewood Recreation Association

Location: 1027 Dalebrook Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308

Features:

  • Park, playground and athletic fields

  • Three pools, lighted tennis courts, basketball court

  • Amenities include:

    • Two 25-meter swimming pools with a Duraflex diving board

    • 48-foot water slide

    • Fenced baby wading pool

    • Over 300 pieces of deck furniture

    • Night lighting for pool and deck

    • Large pool house

    • Enclosed basketball and tennis courts

    • Baseball diamonds and horseshoe pit

    • Children's playground with swings, slide, jungle gym, monkey bars, sandbox

  • Members only (must live in Collingwood or Waynewood)

Belle Haven Country Club

Location: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

Features:

  • 8-lane pool with a kiddie pool

  • Clubhouse, 8 outdoor clay tennis courts, 5 indoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, fitness center

  • Arthur Hills 18-hole golf course

  • Lunch, dinner, and snacks are served near the pool at the Shark’s Cafe, and drinks are available at the Shark Tank Pool Bar.

  • Members only

Hollin Hills Pool

Location: 1602 Paul Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

Features:

  • Starting at $290 for one swimmer

  • Social events are held and private swim lessons are offered.

  • Events include: Aerobic class, yoga by the pool, and bluefish swim team

  • Dinner is available by the pool as well as food trucks

  • Playground, a wading pool for toddlers, and two waterslides.

  • Membership is required and you must live in Hollin Hills

Mount Vernon Park

Location: 8042 Fairfax Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

Features:

  • 3 pools (25-meter, 50-meter and wading)

  • 4 lighted tennis courts, large picnic area with grills, grass volleyball court, children's playground, covered pavilion, 1-acre pond for fishing

  • Tennis and pickleball courts are available year-round

  • Events such as: Chili Cook-Off, Food Truck events, Annual Crab Fest, etc. 


Stratford Recreation Association

Location: 2300 Brinitzer Way, Alexandria, VA 22308

Features:

  • 25-meter pool and kiddie pool.

  • Tennis and pickleball courts

  • Swim, dive, and tennis programs

  • Fun, family activities for the community such as cornhole tournaments and wine tasting events.

  • Membership is available to households in nearby communities such as Stratford Landing, Riverside Gardens, and Plymouth Haven. 


Riverside Gardens Swim and Tennis Club

Location: 8633 Buckboard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308 

Features:

  • Zero-entry shallow area, toddler slide, 25-meter pool, diving board

  • Pool house, picnic area, grills, tennis courts, playground, sand volleyball court


Mount Vernon Country Club

Location: 5111 Old Mill Road, Alexandria VA 22309

Features:

  • 25-meter pool, wading pool

  • Pool amenities include a Basketball hoop and a ping-pong table on the deck 

  • Shaded and sunlit lounge seating

  • Pool-side table games, alfresco gazebos with tables

  • "Barracuda Grill" offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, fried foods, snacks, and beverages

  • 18-hole championship golf course

  • Social activities include wine tastings, gourmet dinners, bridge groups, an Easter Egg Hunt, a Halloween Party, Breakfast with Santa, and much more!


Highland Park Pool and Tennis Club

Location: 6400 Highland Dr, Alexandria VA 22310

Features:

  • L-shaped pool with diving area

  • 2 lighted tennis courts - reservable

  • Sports court (basketball and shuffleboard)

  • Volleyball and picnic areas

  • “Highland Beach” - a fenced-in water park for kids. 

  • Social events such as movie nights and holiday parties.


Virginia Hills Swim Club

Location: 6500 Virginia Hills Pool Dr, Alexandria, VA 22306 

Features:

  • 6-lane 25-meter pool with diving well, slide, and shallow area

  • Baby pool with sprinkler

  • Large deck and lawn area for sunbathing

  • Basketball courts, swing set, and tot lot.

  • Vending machines and Wi-Fi

  • Welcomes members from any community in the area. 


Little Hunting Park

Location: 7000 Canterbury Ln, Alexandria, VA 22307

Features:

  • Multiple pools (25-meter pool, wading pool)

  • Tennis courts, playground, sand volleyball court, basketball court

  • Gator Grill, spacious bathhouse, swing sets, ping pong, BBQ, picnic area


With a variety of options, from family-friendly clubs to exclusive country clubs, Alexandria offers numerous private pools to suit different preferences and needs. Enjoy the summer by finding the perfect pool for you and your family, ensuring a fun and refreshing experience during the hottest months!


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Born, raised, and bred in Alexandria, VA, Britt Patterson is a true product of the great state of Virginia. Britt attended Waynewood Elementary (Class of ’96), Carl Sandburg Middle School (Class of ’98) , and West Potomac High School (Class of ’02), she then went on to attend Virginia Tech (go Hokies!) where she majored in Business Marketing and Minored in Real Estate. Britt “officially” joined the family business as a licensed Realtor in 2008 after two years of working the political fundraising field and prides herself on her Alexandria real estate knowledge, alongside her integrity, loyalty, and professionalism as an agent and Vice President for the family business.

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