Published February 9, 2026 at 9:15AM
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
Existing conditions at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
An overview of planned improvements at the Bluemont Park tennis courts (via Arlington County)
A map of the planned detour at Bluemont Park (via Arlington County)
Plans for renovated tennis facilities at Bluemont Park (via Arlington County)
Construction on new tennis courts and upgraded facilities at Bluemont Park begins next week, kicking off an expected year-and-a-half of renovations.
The tennis courts and parking lot will be fenced off and closed to the public during construction, as will a small section of the Four Mile Run Trail, the Department of Parks and Recreation said in an advisory. The park’s baseball diamond, soccer field and playground will remain open.
“When using these facilities we recommend parking on N Manchester St, at the southern parking lot near the park’s playground, or appropriate street parking in the surrounding neighborhood,” a project webpage says. “Please do not park at Ashlawn Elementary School during school hours.”
Signs will be placed in high-traffic areas to alert the public about closures and detours. People on the Four Mile Run Trail will have to reroute onto the W&OD Trail near the construction zone.
Construction is expected to last through early fall 2027, although the timeline is “weather dependent,” according to the county.
The $6.5 million project is intended to turn Bluemont Park’s tennis courts into a regional showplace for the sport. In addition to replacing the existing courts and reducing flooding, the project will provide new lighting, a new picnic shelter and upgrades to the restrooms and parking lot.
The undertaking has been a long time coming. The planning phase began in 2018 but halted for several years during the pandemic. Following public feedback in 2024, the County Board unanimously approved a construction contract in October.
