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We believe tennis belongs to everyone — every neighborhood, every age, every background. Our mission is to ignite Richmond’s love for the game by making tennis accessible, social, and part of RVA’s culture.

Tennis is a BIG deal in RVA

A tennis ball on a blue tennis court near the net.

We promote what tennis means for Richmonders — not as an exclusive sport, but as a shared experience for all.

Richmond’s tennis community blends historic parks, public accessibility, and private club excellence. The city’s 136 public courts and thriving youth and college programs create a vibrant ecosystem uniting all levels of play. But there is room for expansion to generate a pipeline for competitive tennis.

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The Numbers

Public vs Private Facilities

Public courts dominate Richmond’s tennis landscape, with Byrd Park and Battery Park offering free access. Private clubs like Westwood and the Country Club of Virginia support year-round indoor play.

Youth & School Tennis Pipeline

Over 1,000 high school players and 300+ middle schoolers participate annually across Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield. Programs like USTA Junior Team Tennis serve as bridges into competitive school play.

College &
Community Connections

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Division I program hosting community clinics and events.

  • University of Richmond – Premier campus complex with spectator seating and youth camps.

  • Virginia Union University – Uses Byrd Park for city-based competition, linking college and community.

  • Randolph-Macon College – Regional influence through junior training and tournaments.

Key Takeaway

With one of the highest court densities in the U.S., Richmond’s tennis scene is a balanced blend of access, opportunity, and heritage. Collaboration between public facilities, private clubs, and schools can elevate RVA as a premier tennis destination.

Three children on a tennis court, two girls drinking from water bottles and a boy sitting on a small stool, holding a tennis racket and looking at the camera.
A young girl playing tennis on an outdoor court during the daytime. She is wearing a bright yellow top, blue shorts, and white sneakers, holding a tennis racket, with other children and tennis balls visible in the background.
Four young girls sitting on a curb, wearing tennis academy t-shirts, with a background of trees, a car, and a streetlamp.
A woman with curly hair smiling, standing outdoors in front of a wooden wall with purple, yellow, and green posters. She is wearing a light gray Toronto t-shirt. A young boy wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog hat and striped shirt is standing in front of h