Lorton Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Lorton Community Center Hours

These hours are published by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services. They do not guarantee that the gym, fitness room, sensory room or meeting spaces will be available for unscheduled use at every hour.

Hours for Services Inside the Building

Is Lorton Community Center Free?

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services provides free community center access to qualifying Fairfax County residents. However, registration is required and certain activities, classes or special programs may have separate fees.

Membership provides access under county participation rules, not ownership of a particular court, meeting room or program space.

Visitors receiving warming or cooling services during extreme weather can use the building during operating hours, but participation in community center activities requires an eligible membership.

How to Register for a Community Center Membership

1. Open the county registration website. Visit the Fairfax County NCS registration system.
2. Select Create Account. Provide the requested personal and household details.
3. Complete the required fields. Enter contact information, address, preferred language and emergency contact.
4. Save your account. Keep your login information for future activity registrations.
5. Visit an NCS center. Bring a photo ID and proof of residency when collecting your membership card.
6. Verify county residence. Accepted examples include a qualifying utility bill, bank statement, tax document or official government document showing your address.
7. Pay if required. Non-county residents must pay the applicable annual membership fee.
8. Use your membership. Ask staff about check-in, activity registration and availability.

A single NCS membership account can help visitors access multiple participating county Neighborhood and Community Services locations.

Facilities: What Is Inside Lorton Community Center?

Gym Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs

Fairfax County lists basketball, volleyball and pickleball among the center’s gym sports. Fitness classes, technology instruction and other recreation programs are also offered.

The county publishes separate activity calendars rather than guaranteeing that every activity occurs at the same time throughout the year.

Where to Find the Current Activity Schedule

1. Open Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services activity calendars page.
2. Find Lorton Community Center under Community Centers.
3. Open the current calendar.
4. Identify the activity’s day, time, age group and description.
5. Follow any registration requirements.
6. Call the front desk if the calendar conflicts with a holiday or special event.

Teen Center: Hours, Activities & Supervision

The Lorton teen program offers structured activities and opportunities for young people to learn, socialize, exercise and build skills with staff guidance.

Program content can include gym activities, arts and crafts, workshops, community projects, special events and activities supporting life skills and positive social development.

The county also notes that additional drop-in hours may be offered. Ask the center about enrollment, eligible ages, arrival policies and supervision expectations.

School Age Child Care: Before & After School

Fairfax County’s School Age Child Care (SACC) program operates at Lorton Community Center and provides supervised care and educational recreation for eligible school-age children.

The program generally serves children in kindergarten through sixth grade and can include before-school care, after-school activities and services during certain school breaks.

How to Enroll

1. Review the official Fairfax County SACC eligibility and registration information.
2. Confirm that Lorton Community Center is an appropriate program site for your child.
3. Contact SACC registration at 703-449-8989.
4. Ask about availability, waiting lists and required documents.
5. Complete the county’s enrollment process.
6. Request a fee estimate and financial assistance information if eligible.
7. Confirm the correct start date, drop-off hours and pickup authorization requirements.

School closures, teacher workdays, summer programs and weather emergencies can change SACC operating arrangements.

Lorton Senior Center: Programs & Hours

Lorton Senior Center operates within the Lorton Community Center building and serves active adults aged 50 and older.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.

Senior Center offerings include:

• Fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics, strength training and line dancing.
• Painting, crafts and other art activities.
• Table tennis, billiards, pickleball and social games.
• Knitting, crochet and creative-interest groups.
• Computer and smartphone learning.
• Cards, board games, bingo and gardening.
• Referrals and community resources.

The county states that a midday meal is available on weekdays to members who register. Transportation may also be available for eligible participants.

Joining the Senior Center

Call 703-550-7195 to discuss membership, current activity choices, meal arrangements and transportation needs. The staff can explain any required senior-center enrollment process and additional fees.

Sensory Room & Therapeutic Recreation

Lorton Community Center has a sensory room designed to support calm, structured and engaging experiences for participants with a range of physical, intellectual and developmental abilities.

The room may provide different sensory elements intended to support interaction, exploration and individual engagement.

Access is scheduled through the Inclusion Coordinator. The room is not described as an unrestricted drop-in play space.

How to Arrange a Sensory Room Visit

1. Call 703-550-7195.
2. Explain the participant’s age and the type of visit requested.
3. Ask to speak with the relevant Inclusion Coordinator.
4. Discuss accessibility, supervision and individual accommodation needs.
5. Confirm a session time.
6. Follow the coordinator’s instructions during your visit.

Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation Services lists office hours Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM, and provides adapted recreation opportunities for individuals of different abilities.

Official Therapeutic Recreation Information

Lorton Community Center Room Rentals

Fairfax County confirms that Lorton Community Center provides facility rentals and meeting spaces for suitable community purposes.

Potential spaces include multipurpose rooms and other approved facilities, but an area’s presence in the building does not guarantee it is available for a private reservation.

How Much Does a Rental Cost?

The reviewed county material did not publish a current Lorton-specific hourly rental rate, room-by-room capacity table or confirmed deposit schedule.

Do not use rental prices from Reston Community Center, Arlington County, Lorton Volunteer Fire Department or other unrelated venues as if they apply to this Fairfax County NCS center.

How to Request a Room or Event Rental

Questions to Ask Before Paying

• What is the permitted capacity with tables and chairs?
• Does the rental include chairs, tables or audiovisual equipment?
• Can the kitchen be used for serving food or cooking?
• Are food, decorations or outside vendors permitted?
• Are separate gym-use permissions required?
• What insurance or security deposit is needed?
• Is setup and cleanup included in the booked time?
• What happens if the event is canceled?
• Are there special rules for non-county residents?

Lorton Library: Same Campus, Different Services

Lorton Community Center is co-located with Lorton Library, but the library has a separate operating schedule and reservation system.

Fairfax County identifies the library as a space offering:

• A collection of more than 30,000 items.
• Free internet stations and Wi-Fi.
• Children’s and teen areas.
• Group study and collaboration rooms.
• Library meeting rooms.
• Programs for children, teenagers and adults.

County announcements have listed library hours separately from the community center. Check the library’s current website for up-to-date opening hours, meeting-room use and events.

Lorton Library — Official Branch Information

Lorton Park: Playground, Trails & Outdoor Recreation

The adjacent Lorton Park is approximately 1.7 acres and is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Outdoor features include:

• Children’s playground.
• Outdoor fitness area.
• Open field.
• Public plaza.
• Walking trail loop.

The park makes it possible to combine a community center visit with an outdoor walk or family recreation time, weather permitting.

Park use follows Fairfax County Park Authority rules. The outdoor park’s dawn-to-dusk schedule differs from the community center’s 9 AM–9 PM building hours.

Fairfax County Park Authority

Lorton Community Action Center: Food & Assistance

The shared campus also houses the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC), a nonprofit serving local households with basic-needs assistance.

Its services include a food pantry, emergency assistance with housing and utility-related needs, education opportunities and seasonal support programs.

LCAC is a separate organization from Fairfax County’s recreation center. Eligibility, service hours and assistance appointments are determined by LCAC.

For pantry arrangements or other assistance, use Lorton Community Action Center’s official website.

Do not assume that an NCS recreation membership automatically registers a household for LCAC support services.

Address, Map, Parking & Directions

Driving to the Center

Use 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 in your navigation app. This address serves the shared Lorton Community Center and Library campus.

For public transit, check the latest Fairfax Connector or other transit trip-planning information for the nearest current stop and routes along Richmond Highway. Transit patterns can change with road construction.

Parking Information

Fairfax County’s original planning FAQ anticipated a total of 175 parking spaces serving the community center and library campus. Because this was a design-stage figure, do not treat it as a verified current parking-space count.

• Follow onsite signs for the Community Center and Library entrances.
• Allow extra time during large programs and library events.
• Keep accessible parking spaces and drop-off routes clear.
• Contact staff about accessible parking or an appropriate entrance if needed.
• For rentals, confirm whether guests may use shared campus parking.

Accessibility & Visitor Support

Fairfax County describes the center as serving individuals of all ages and abilities. Its sensory room and therapeutic recreation services provide additional opportunities for visitors with differing support needs.

For wheelchair access, an accessible restroom, hearing-related accommodations, sensory support or other individual arrangements, contact 703-550-7195 before visiting.

Use TTY 711 for relay assistance when needed.

First-Time Visitor Checklist

• Use the correct address: 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia.
• Confirm that the center is open on your visit date.
• Create an NCS account if participating in registered activities.
• Bring photo identification and residency documentation.
• Check the latest activity calendar for gym sports and classes.
• For children, confirm age eligibility and supervision rules.
• For teens, use the separate published teen program hours.
• For senior activities, ask about membership, meals and transportation.
• Schedule sensory room use ahead of time.
• For rentals, request the current rate and a written agreement.
• Check the separate library and park schedules if visiting multiple facilities.

Related Local Community Center Information

If Lorton’s programs do not fit your schedule, Fairfax County operates other Neighborhood and Community Services facilities, including Gum Springs Community Center, Hybla Valley Community Center and Jim Scott Community Center.

These facilities have their own locations, hours, activity calendars and rental arrangements.

Use the official Fairfax County community center directory to compare facilities. Countywide NCS membership accounts may help with participation at more than one eligible center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources & Contact Information

Information reviewed October 20, 2026. This independent visitor guide is not an official Fairfax County government website. Programs, facility access and fees may change.