By Karen Goff
Reston Community Center’s Board of Governors, examining the
feasibility of building a new recreation center featuring a 50-meter
indoor pool, said on Monday only three locations in Reston would be
viable options for the center: Reston Town Center North, Baron Cameron
Park or renovating the existing pool at Hunters Woods.
The board has been discussing the idea with residents and with
consultants with Brailsford & Dunlavey since February. The idea,
which would have to be put to a public referendum with voters in Small
Tax District 5 in order to move forward, has been met with mixed
reaction. Many swimmers are in favor.
Residents near Baron Cameron Park —
where RCC could build on Fairfax County Park Authority land for no cost
— are not. There is also concern from many residents that Small Tax
District 5 should not be burdened with the cost of the $35 million
facility.
The RCC Board building committee toured 10 sites in Reston over the summer
and has now sent a letter to Deputy County Executive Rob Stalzer asking
the county to consider planning for a rec facility in the area known as
Reston Town Center North. Building there would also be a partnership
with the Fairfax County Park Authority. . . .
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