Department of Parks and Recreation

Thomas Jefferson Community Center

 

 

Fitness Center at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

playing pool at TJ

TJ Art Studios

Pottery at TJ Art Studios

event at TJ


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2012 Best Place to Work OutMay 2013 Community & Fitness Center Hours of Operation
(when special events/programs are not taking place)

Sunday: Closed
Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Known Early Closures & Holidays

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day Holiday)
The Thomas Jefferson Community and Fitness Center will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Adult Nights

On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, we offer ADULT NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. All youth under the age of 18 years old must leave the gym at 6:30 p.m. Youth are still able to play in the Community Center Game Room until closing. The Community Center is still available for use until 10:00 p.m. by all ages.

TJ News!

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Transit Options (within 1/4 mi)

Metrobus 4ABEHS, 10ABE, 23AC and ART 41

Features

Meeting Room Game Room Art Studios Playground Basketball Tennis Fitness Trail Soccer Fitness Center Lockers Restrooms Accessible Restroom Drinking Fountain Pay Phone Wireless Access

Meeting room (50 person capacity), game room, art studios (pottery, photography, jewelry and wood working), gymnasium, indoor track, accessible pre-school and school-aged playgrounds, basketball courts (outdoor), tennis courts with lights (outdoor), fitness trail (approximately 1/2 mile long), soccer field, par course, fitness center, accessible public restrooms, showers, changing rooms, lockers*, towel service, sauna, pay phone, water fountain, healthy vending machines, wireless access

APS-Arlington Wireless

* Lockers at TJ are available for rental at a cost of $60/year. Locker rental paperwork is available at the community center. Coin operated lockers also available for 50 cents (quarters only). You may not keep items locked overnight. Daily lockers also available at no cost… bring your own lock. You may not keep items locked overnight.

Rental StarSome features are available to rent or reserve!
Contact Facilities Scheduling or visit the Rentals Facilities page.

Programs

Art Studios
The open art studios at Thomas Jefferson Community Center are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open studio sessions are designed for individuals to work independently in a creative and safe environment. Previous experience and basic skills are necessary since there is no instruction provided during these sessions. The TJ Art Studio page includes information about equipment for the jewelry, photography, pottery and woodshop studios. The Studios also host Girl Scout Workshops and the Paint-A-Plate program. Contact the art studios at Thomas Jefferson Community Center at 703-228-5925 or Roslyn De Los Reyes.
Hours: See TJ Art Studio page for hours

Fitness Center
This spacious facility boasts an indoor track, basketball and volleyball courts, Cybex and Nautilus and free weight equipment, an outdoor fitness trail, outdoor tennis and basketball courts. Amenities at this site include comfortable locker rooms, showers and saunas. "TJ" as it is often referred to, is also the site of many classes including Inside Cycling and sports activities including leagues. Personal training is also offered at this location. Private Pilates sessions are also available in our "Reformer Room." See our Membership Information and Drop-in Fitness Classes (PDF). See also our Skate Night for Families & Teens page.

Volleyball (Drop-In)
Days: Monday - Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Please note: Tuesday & Thursday are Adult only nights after 6:30 p.m.)
Cost:
Arlington County Fitness Membership OR daily fee pass
Description: Court is set-up for Men's League Play. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Variety of groups form and play and there is a variety of playing levels. One court available; no court reservations accepted. 

Pickleball (Drop-In)
Days:
 Monday - Thursday from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Please note: Tuesday & Thursday are Adult only nights after 6:30 p.m.)  
Cost: Arlington County Fitness Membership OR daily fee pass
Description: One court is usually available during the hours indicated above, but a second court is sometimes set-up. This is available to all ages and this location is the home of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympic Pickleball Tournament. 

Basketball (Adult Drop-In)
Days:
Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Please note: Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is adult play only. All youth under the age of 18 years old must leave the gym at 6:30 p.m.)
Cost: Arlington County Fitness Membership OR daily fee pass
Description: Games are mainly played by men in their late teens through early to mid 50's. Games are timed at 13 minutes or first team to score 11 points. Winning team stays on.

Badminton (Adult Drop-In)
Days:
Monday - Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Please note: Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is adult play only. All youth under the age of 18 years old must leave the gym at 6:30 p.m.)
Cost: $8 for Arlington Residents 18 years & older. Must show proof of Arlington Residency. $16 for out-of-county residents.
Description: One court can be set-up by staff upon request. Please allow 20 minutes for this to occur. Feel free to call in advance of arriving.

Soccer (Adult Drop-In)
Days:
Monday - Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Table Tennis (Adult Drop-In)
Days: Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Game Room
Days:
Monday - Friday from 6:25 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Description: 3 General Use Pool Tables - 1 Adult Pool Table - 2 Foosball tables – 1 Air Hockey - 3 Table Tennis Tables

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Thomas Jefferson Center is the site of numerous large events. Below are links to more information about some of these...

Video

YouTube video Watch a video of the opening of the TJ athletic field.

 

CONTACT US

Location
3501 2nd Street S.
Arlington, VA 22204
Map

Front Desk
703-228-5920 Phone
703-228-5926 Fax

Facility Manager
Mahmoud Ihmeidan
703-228-6933

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
Badminton - 05/21/2013 4:30PM
Pickleball - 05/22/2013 6:00AM
Badminton - 05/22/2013 4:30PM

Last Modified: May 21, 2013
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: 703-228-3000 TTY: 703-228-4611