Where Loudoun kids learn to swim and play

Ninja, parkour and laché classes from Pee Wee Parkour (ages 4 to 6) up, plus an intro class for first-timers 5 and older that code INTRO50 cuts in half.

• Ages 4+
• Beginner intro class
• Family open gym
• Homeschool day

• Parking

  Free mall lot at Dulles Town Center. The entrance is outside, by Cheesecake Factory.

• Arrive

  Homeschool ninja days Wed & Thu 1–3:30 pm; family open gym needs a pass bought ahead.

• What it costs

  Drop-in classes $30 ($25 with a 6-pass). Family Open Gym $25 covers the family.

• Crowds

  Most visits take 45 min to 2 hours.

A Leesburg gym for over 25 years, with programs from toddlers to advanced competitors, and HometownGuru's Best of Loudoun 2025 gymnastics winner.

• Toddlers+
• Recreational classes
• Competitive teams

• Parking

  Shared lot with the neighboring businesses.

• Arrive

  Preschool open gym every Thursday 9:30–10:30 am, ages 1–5 with a parent.

• What it costs

  Open gym is $15 a gymnast (ages 6+), select Saturdays 4:30–5:30 pm.

• Crowds

  Open gym space is limited, so sign up ahead in the parent portal.

Washington Parent readers voted it 2025's best for gymnastics and kids' gyms. Mini Gym for ages 1–5, tumbling for 6–12, and parties where someone else does the cleanup.

• Ages 1–12
• Birthday parties
• Summer camp

• Parking

  Free parking next to the building (Ashburn Tech Park, 21720 Red Rum Dr).

• Arrive

  Party slots run Saturdays at 3 pm and Sundays at 1:30 pm; a 50% deposit books it.

• What it costs

  Parties $375 for members, $400 for non-members, 90 minutes all in.

• Crowds

  Parties cap at 15 kids: 1 hour in the arena, then 30 minutes in a private room.

Loudoun Now readers' favorite community sports league for 2026, with rec soccer from 18 months up and a pathway that sent its first player to Loudoun United in June 2026.

• Ages 18 mo+
• Rec and travel
• Weekend games
• Camps

• Parking

  Parking on site.

• Arrive

  Fall rec signup runs late May to late July; late waitlist adds $40.

• What it costs

  Fall rec $315 (2 practices/wk) or $205 (1/wk); fall+spring $565; uniform extra.

• Crowds

  Class-based, so no crowds to beat. Popular class times fill first, so book early.

Loudoun Now readers' favorite martial arts studio in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and their favorite summer camp in 2026. Little Ninjas starts at age 4, and the first class is free.

• Ages 4+
• Free first class
• After-school program
• Summer camp

• Parking

  Free strip-center lot at 525 E Market St, shared with Dos Tequilas and others.

• Arrive

  First class is free; request a trial online. Closed Sundays.

• What it costs

  First class free; call 703-336-7400 for tuition.

• Crowds

  Popular: summer camp has sold out before, so register early.

Loudoun Now readers' 2026 runner-up for favorite martial arts studio, serving South Riding and Aldie for 25+ years. TopKick Tigers starts at 4, and there's an after-school program.

• Ages 4+
• After-school program
• No-school-day camps
• Parents' Night Out

• Parking

  Free shopping-center lot at South Riding Market Square, across from Home Depot.

• Arrive

  Book the free two-week trial online or call 703-327-8030; closed Sundays.

• What it costs

  Two-week trial is free, with a free uniform; ask about tuition.

• Crowds

  Class-based, so no crowds to beat. Popular class times fill first, so book early.

A multi-story slide, a lazy river and a climb-on play structure in the water, and you don't need a membership. Your kids will absolutely love this one in February.

• All ages
• Indoor pool
• Climbing wall
• No membership

• Parking

  Free parking.

• Arrive

  Open to the public, no membership needed. Pool hours vary, so check before you go.

• What it costs

  Day pass: youth (3–17) $6, adult $8, seniors $6, ages 2 and under free.

• Crowds

  Most visits take 45 min to 2 hours.

A county leisure pool with a 150-foot water slide, lazy river and zero-depth entry, open to everyone for a $6 kid day pass. Loudoun Now readers' 2026 runner-up rec center.

• All ages
• Under 3 free
• 150-ft slide
• Lazy river
• Zero-depth entry
• Party packages

• Parking

  Shared lot with the neighboring businesses.

• Arrive

  Leisure pool opens 9 am weekdays, 11 am weekends. Thanksgiving it closes at 11:45 am.

• What it costs

  Day pass $6 ages 3–17, $8 adults, free under 3. 10-visit youth pass $50.

• Crowds

  Most visits run 30 min to 2 hours.

Junior golf led by Brian Rogish, Troon's 2026 Coach of the Year and a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher. Future 36ers starts kids at age 3, with Operation 36 and PGA Jr. League after that.

• Ages 3+
• Semester classes
• Camps
• Parent-child events

• Parking

  Shared lot with the neighboring businesses.

• Arrive

  Future 36ers runs in spring, summer and fall semesters; call 703-729-4071.

• What it costs

  Tuition varies by program; current rates are on their site or by phone.

• Crowds

  Busiest around 1 pm Saturdays; 7–8 am is quietest.

Loudoun readers' favorite place to play tennis in 2025 and 2026, and their favorite tennis instructor both years, Kyle Duncan, teaches here. A strong start for a first racquet.

• Town-run
• Beginner lessons (ask)

• Parking

  Parking on site.

• Arrive

  Town residents book courts 7 days ahead, non-residents 3. Reserve on WebTrac.

• What it costs

  Outdoor walk-up play is free. Indoor courts $36 an hour in fall/winter.

• Crowds

  One outdoor court stays walk-up, with a 1-hour limit when others are waiting.

Leesburg's twin-rink ice center, home to learn-to-skate, Little Caps and Loudoun Knights youth hockey.

• Learn to skate
• Youth hockey
• Skate rental
• Birthday parties

• Parking

  Big on-site lot with easy access to both rinks.

• Arrive

  Learn to Skate runs in 6-week sessions; check public skate times online.

• What it costs

  Tuition varies by program; current rates are on their site or by phone.

• Crowds

  Snack bar gets busy at public skate; the Ion rink is the colder one.

A 2026 Best of Loudoun finalist for swim lessons. Babies start at 4 months in Parent & Tot, and group classes stay at four kids per teacher.

• Ages 4 months–12
• 4:1 ratio
• Free trial
• Adaptive lessons
• Open 7 days

• Parking

  Free lot at Fort Evans Plaza II.

• Arrive

  Open 7 days; first month 15% off with code 15OFF.

• What it costs

  Group $32/lesson billed monthly, plus $50 yearly family fee.

• Crowds

  Classes are 4 kids to 1 teacher. The pool area gets loud.

Washington Parent readers' 2025 pick for best swim school, with three kids per teacher at ages 3–5. The Dulles pool deck and changing rooms were redone in August 2026.

• 3 months–12 years
• Small classes
• Free trial
• Weekend classes

• Parking

  Free shopping-center lot at Dulles 28 Centre, by Wegmans and Target.

• Arrive

  Weekday classes start 3:30 pm; weekends 8–4. Book the free trial online first.

• What it costs

  $29–39 a lesson depending on plan, plus $36 a year per child.

• Crowds

  Baby class 6:1 with parent in water; ages 3–5 is 3:1; ages 6+ is 4:1.

Family-run, with warm teaching pools and a forgiving makeup policy: mark a class absent in the portal an hour ahead and you earn a makeup token.

• Ages 3 months+
• Free evaluation
• Warm-water pools
• Weekend hours

• Parking

  Strollers aren't allowed on deck; leave them in the lobby or viewing room.

• Arrive

  Start with the Class Level Finder form. Join mid-month and tuition is prorated.

• What it costs

  Learn to Swim is $39.53 a lesson, billed monthly, plus $30 a year per swimmer.

• Crowds

  Two air-conditioned viewing rooms, so parents can watch the whole lesson.

StarTots needs no prerequisites or evaluation and costs $45 a session. Add a lazy river after class and you have a very good Saturday.

• Ages 6 months+
• No-evaluation beginner class
• Lazy river
• Splash pad

• Parking

  Parking on site.

• Arrive

  Diving boards open Sat 12–2 pm only. Closes at 11:45 am on Thanksgiving (Nov 26).

• What it costs

  Day pass $6 ages 3–17 and 55+, $8 adults 18–54; free for 2 and under.

• Crowds

  Most visits take 45 min to 2 hours.

A Best of Loudoun swim pick six years running (2020 winner, 2026 Top 5), and Bathtime Babies classes for 2- to 5-month-olds are free.

• Ages 2 months+
• 4:1 ratio
• Free trial
• 12 free make-ups/yr
• Weekend classes

• Parking

  Free lot at Marketplace at Potomac Station.

• Arrive

  Call for a free trial. Closed Nov 26–27, Dec 24–25 and Dec 31–Jan 1.

• What it costs

  Weekday groups from $30/class, privates from $82; $35 yearly fee.

• Crowds

  Toddler, preschool and kids groups are 4:1, 30-minute classes.