Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex 13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6090/301-490-4750
 The Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex includes the Fairland Aquatics Center and the Fairland Sports Center, both on the grounds of Fairland Regional Park.  General Information Brochure
Aquatics Center Swim Meet Schedule
Liability Form for Gymnastics Classes
February 2010 Calendar
February Land Fitness Schedule
February SAFE Class Schedule
February Water Fitness Drop-In Schedule (You will need the Adobe Reader to see this file. Download Adobe Reader. )
Aquatics Center Fairland Aquatics Center is open year-round. The aquatics center includes the following facilities: a heated, 50-meter, indoor pool with moveable floor, a heated, indoor 25-yard leisure pool with a fountain, diving board, a heated whirlpool, family changing room, locker rooms with coin-operated lockers, meeting rooms, spectator seating, an outdoor, sand volleyball court, and an outdoor deck area. Swim center passes or combo swim-fit passes are available for sale in increments of one day, one month, three months, six months, nine months or 12 months.
Fairland Aquatics Center, built for youth competitive swimming and host to many swim meets in the Washington metropolitan area, recently underwent installation of improved lighting throughout the pool area. Swim teams and synchronized swimming teams that train and compete at Fairland include: Fairland Aquatics Swim Team (FAST); Maryland Suburban Swim Club (MSSC); Potomac Valley Pearls; and Flying Gulls, along with many local high schools.
 Swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities are offered, from infant through masters. Class levels include: Bubblers, Bubblers, Bobbers, Floaters, Strokers 1, Strokers 2, Youth 1, Youth 2, Youth 3, Youth 4, Youth 5, Youth 6/7, Stroke and Turn, Adult 1, Adult 2, Adult 3 and Masters Swimming.
Water fitness classes are also offered including water aerobics, deep-water aerobics and aqua arthritis. These classes are offered at various times of the day and are offered both on a drop-in basis or registration basis (see S.A.F.E. below). One free water fitness day per month is offered. Stop in to pick up our monthly calendar, or find and register for a class or activity using our SMARTlink system. Water walking is also available throughout the day on the moveable floor area, as well as lap swimming and recreational swimming. After your workout, relax in the spacious hot tub which seats 20 people.
The Senior Aquatics Fitness Enthusiasts Program (S.A.F.E.) is designed for individuals 55 years of age and over who want to maintain their current level of fitness or get in shape while having fun! Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for 10- and 12-week sessions. Sports Center Fairland Sports Center is a multi-sport center that includes a 12,000 sq. ft. indoor gymnastics facility, six indoor tennis courts (in the Fairland Tennis Bubble), two outdoor, HarTru tennis courts, an indoor racquetball court, a Cybex weight training center, a fitness and dance studio and a trampoline training room.
Gymnastics Gymnastics and trampoline competition events and classes for people of varying ages and skill levels are offered year-round. Class levels include: One, Two & You, Tiny Tumblers, Gym Kids, Girls Bronze, Girls Silver, Girls Bronze & Silver, Girls Gold, Girls Platinum & Diamond, Tumbling, Trampoline & Tumbling, Boys Bronze, Boys Bronze & Silver and Boys Platinum & Diamond. Find and register for classes using our SMARTlink system.
USA Gymnastics competitive training is available for both boys and girls at all levels, including elite. Fairland has sponsored many gymnastics competitions at the state and regional level.
Racquet Sports Racquet sports classes for tennis and racquetball are conducted for beginners, intermediates and advanced participants, for children, pre-teens, teens and adults. Summer and winter junior tennis teams are available for both girls and boys. Private and semi-private lessons are available, as is league play. Contract time and spot time is available every day of the week and can be reserved with your SMARTlink barcode number by calling 301-362-6060.
Fitness Center Lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape at Fairland's fitness center. The fitness center includes both the weight room and the dance room - where land fitness classes are held. Fitness center passes and combo fit-n-swim passes are available for sale. Fitness classes include: Silver Sneakers, Shape, Step, Hi-Lo Sculpt, Basic Step, Shape, P.A.C.E., Yoga, Rep Reebok, Circuit Step, Body Steppin', Tae Bo, and Reebok Toning. One free land fitness day per month is offered. Stop in to pick up our monthly calendar. Personal training and custom designed workouts are also available.
Drop-In Child Sitting
Last day of drop-in child sitting for the spring is June 11. Child sitting will resume in the fall.
Child Care In response to parents' needs, Fairland offers child sitting services in the West Room on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 11 am for ages infant through 11. You can swim, water walk, play tennis and racquetball, weight train, join land and water aerobics classes, take a private swim lesson, have a massage, or meet with our on-site trainer all while your children are being cared for by our competent staff. The fee per hour is $3 for residents, and $4 for non-residents. The parent or guardian is required to remain in the facility while the child is in our care.
Kids Club Kids Club is an after-school program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade developed to introduce children to sports, swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and arts and crafts. Afternoon snacks are provided. All instruction is by certified teachers. We follow the Prince George's county school calendar - if school is closed or closes early, Kids Club will not meet that day. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 2-6 pm. The cost is $300 per month for Prince George¿s and Montgomery county resident and $360 for all other counties, plus a $25 registration fee. Call 301-362-6060 for more information. Transportation is provided by Prince George's county school bus for children from Bond Mill Elementary School. Boundless Playground M-NCPPC has Boundless Playground adjacent to the Fairland Aquatics Center parking lot. A public/private partnership recognized the need for playgrounds where children of all abilities could laugh, play and grow together. A Boundless Playground is a playground where at least 70% of the entire playground is universally accessible to all children. It features a sand play area with a shade structure, a pre-school play area designed for children ages 2-5 and a swing area. Fairland's Boundless Playground is Maryland's tenth. Birthday Parties Pool and gymnastics birthday parties are available at Fairland. All persons who are signing up for birthday parties need to set up a SMARTlink account. Birthday party reservations are now being made in our Facility Booking software and will require submission of a Birthday Party Application to the party coordinator before reservations can be made. See the front desk for applications.
PDF Birthday Party Brochure Gymnastics Birthday Parties Children love having gymnastics birthday parties at Fairland! Parties are 1½ hours long, 55 minutes of gymnastic instruction and 35 minutes of "party time" for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The gymnastics portion of the party consists of a quick warm-up, rule time, obstacle course, trampoline, balance beam, pit play, and parachute. Parties are geared to the age of the birthday child, so please remember that too large of an age span is difficult for a successful party. Please call 301-362-6060 to schedule an appointment with the Gymnastics Birthday Party Coordinator. Pool Birthday Parties Kids between the ages of 1 and 15 love having birthday parties at the Fairland pool! Rent the party room for one hour to open gifts or enjoy cake and ice cream. You also get a free 15-minute setup time and 15-minute cleanup time. The fee is based on the number of children, and includes the daily admission to the pool. The birthday child is free and is not included in the number of party participants. Please call 301-362-6060 to schedule an appointment with the Pool Birthday Party Coordinator.
Saturday Night Tennis Parties For a fun evening, rent all 6 courts in our indoor tennis bubble with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Fee includes use of the meeting or dance room, lobby and entire bubble. Please call 301-362-6060 to make arrangements.
7-11 pm Resident $345; Non-Resident $414
7 pm-12 am Resident $391; Non-Resident $469 Meeting Rooms Rooms are available for rent for private functions or for your non-profit group's use. Please stop in to pick up a meeting room brochure or speak to the birthday party coordinators for availability and costs.
Lifeguard Training Lifeguard training and certification classes are periodically offered at Fairland and other M-NCPPC facilities for a modest fee. Please check for class availability in SMARTlink or call 301-362-6060 to check upcoming class offerings at Fairland.
Open Gym A one-hour gymnastics class is available in the gym on Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the gym.
Ages: walking to 6 years
Fee: $5/child Massage Come let our massage therapists at Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex relax or rejuvenate you with the latest in massage therapy techniques. After a vigorous work-out, strenuous class, long day at work, or while your children are taking a class, take advantage of our on-site, Maryland State licensed and nationally certified massage staff to help make you feel great!
Job Opportunities Ongoing job opportunities include: lifeguard, water safety instructors, day camp counselors (summer only), swim lesson aides, customer service representatives and custodians. Please inquire at the front desk about any openings, or view employment opportunities on line. Location/Directions
The complex is located in Laurel, Maryland, on Old Gunpowder Road between Powder Mill Road and Route 198.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take 95 North toward Baltimore. Take Exit 29A (Beltsville-Route 212). At the first light, make a left onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
From Baltimore/Washington Parkway, go North toward Baltimore. Take Powder Mill Road Exit. Make a left off the exit and travel through the Agricultural Center. Take Powder Mill Road across Route 1. Make a right onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
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