RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – EST. 1950

Where Richmond families make memories

Summer swimming, winter skating, year-round tennis – and a community that makes every season feel like a first

Endless Family Fun!

Since 1950, Southampton Recreation Association (SRA) has offered fun and affordable recreation and built an amazing community of families and friends who return to SRA year after year.

From summer swimming to winter skating to 3-season tennis and fun member events all year, SRA is the place for endless family fun!

75+
Years of Firsts
3
Pools on Campus
9
Tennis Courts
1st
Private Ice Rink in RVA

Summer 2026

Pool Hours

The fun never ends at SRA, but summer is coming to a close. The pools will be open with normal summer hours through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. Hours for the rest of the pool season are below:

Early Morning Lap Swim
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays only through
September 4
Through 9/3
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Regular summer hours
Labor Day Weekend
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 9/4 and Saturday 9/5
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 9/6
Labor Day
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, 9/7
September 8 – 10
Pool Closed
A great time to start thinking about SRA Ice!
Final Weekend
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9/11 & Saturday, 9/12
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 9/13

Summer 2026

Snack Bar Hours

Most of our Swordfish Cafe staff are back at school! Check out hours for the remainder of the season below:

Snack Bar
10am–8pm
Through Thursday, 9/3: Closed
Labor Day Weekend (Friday and Saturday)
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Concurrent with pool hours
Labor Day (Monday, 9/7)
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Concurrent with pool hours
September 8 – 10
Snack Bar Closed
Final Weekend
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9/11 & Saturday, 9/12
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 9/13
Summer at SRA

Three pools, all summer long.

From swim team mornings to afternoons on the slide to evening swims with live music on the lawn, SRA has room for the everyday moments that make summer feel like summer.

Join Our Community

Interested in SRA?
We’d love to have you.

Southampton is a place families return to year after year. Find the membership option that fits your household, then make the most of every season at SRA.

Membership made simple.

New members pay a one-time initiation fee, with flexible annual dues and several membership categories to choose from. Questions about the right fit? We’re happy to help.

Family membership includes up to two adults and dependent children in one household.
Legacy and Individual memberships offer options for returning families and single adults.
Caregivers or nannies can be added to a Family membership for $75 per season.
2026 Membership Categories
One-time initiation fee for all new members
Family
One household, up to 2 adults + dependent children
Most Popular
Legacy
Former Family members without dependent children
Returning
Individual
Single adult member
Available
Caregiver Add-On
Add a nanny or caregiver to a Family membership
$75/Season
A Member Perspective

I have played tennis recreationally for most of my life. The natural setting of Southampton, along with its exceptionally convenient location, make it a nostalgic recreational getaway on any day of the week.

Jody Bruce, Member Since 1984