On September 21, 2026, the mayor of Montreal announced that the city will not permit any additional encroachment on Jarry Park for the proposed expansion of Tennis Canada’s facilities. The decision was made during a public briefing in which the mayor confirmed that existing operations in the park will continue, but no new land will be taken for the project.
Tennis Canada already runs a number of courts and training areas within Jarry Park, a municipal green space that serves both recreational users and organized sport. The organization has submitted plans to enlarge its presence, seeking more space for courts, spectator seating and ancillary amenities. Those proposals have been under review by city officials for several months.
The city’s refusal to allow further encroachment is rooted in a desire to protect the park’s territory from additional development. Officials emphasized that Jarry Park is a public asset that provides open space for a wide range of community activities, and that any further reduction of its area would conflict with municipal priorities for green space preservation.
While the mayor’s statement halted the expansion request, it did not affect the existing Tennis Canada facilities already operating on the site. Those venues will remain open to the public and to the organization’s programs, according to the city’s communications department.
The ruling places the onus on Tennis Canada to either modify its expansion plans to fit within the current footprint or to seek alternative locations for growth. No timeline was provided for a final resolution, and the city indicated that it will continue to monitor the use of park land to ensure compliance with the new directive.