Montreal’s mayor announced on September 21, 2026 that the city will not permit any additional encroachment on Jarry Park for Tennis Canada’s proposed expansion. The decision was made after the national governing body asked the municipality to allow new facilities to be added to the existing complex.
Jarry Park already hosts a range of Tennis Canada installations that serve both local and national events. The existing infrastructure includes courts, training areas and support buildings that have been part of the city’s sports landscape for several years. The latest request called for further development that would extend beyond the current footprint.
In a brief statement, the mayor emphasized that the city’s position is to protect the park’s current layout and to prevent any new intrusion into the public space. The administration said it will continue to support the existing tennis facilities but will not approve any additional construction that would alter the park’s boundaries.
The refusal comes as part of an ongoing dialogue between municipal officials and the sport’s governing body about how best to balance community needs with the desire to expand tennis programming. While the city remains committed to maintaining its partnership with Tennis Canada, it has drawn a clear line regarding further expansion at Jarry Park.
No further details were released about alternative sites or future plans for the sport’s growth in Montreal. The mayor’s ruling closes the current round of negotiations over the proposed expansion, leaving the existing facilities unchanged for the foreseeable future.