Athletic Fields and Courts

Allocation Periods: Groups seeking reservations shall submit a request to the Athletics Department at athletics@charlottesville.gov or by 

Tennis & Basketball Court Seasons & Allocations:

• Spring/Summer Season: Mar. 1 – Jul. 31
  • Applications accepted: Feb. 1 – Feb. 10
  • Reservations issued by Feb. 15

• Fall Season: Aug. 1 – Nov. 31
  • Applications accepted Jul. 1 – Jul. 10
  • Reservations issued by Jul. 15

• Winter Season: Dec. 1 – Feb. 28
  • Applications accepted Dec. 1 – Feb 28
  • Reservations issued by Dec. 15

Athletic Field Seasons & Allocations:

• Spring/Summer Season: Feb. 15 – Jul. 31
  • Applications accepted: Jan. 2 – Jan. 15
  • Reservations issued by Jan. 31

• Fall Season: Aug. 1 – Nov. 31
  • Applications accepted Jun. 5 – Jun. 20
  • Reservations issued by Jun. 30

• Winter Season: Dec. 1 – Feb. 14
  • Field use by Permit Only – all other field use is prohibited.

Priority order for field/court allocations: 

1. City & Albemarle County Schools for VHSL sanctioned sports teams.
2. City & Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Department recreational sports programs.
3. Youth & Adult Recreational League team sports (non-travel/AAU), including single season sports leagues.
4. Nationally affiliated youth sports travel teams. Insurance MUST be held by applying organization.
5. Community Groups/Individual Rentals.
6. Private School athletic teams (must be in the City or Albemarle County limits).
7. For-Profit entities & Leagues (required to obtain a Business Activity License).
8. Tournaments (only booked once all other allocation requests are fulfilled)

Reservations can be made by filling out an online form or by calling (434) 970-3271.

Response timelines:

• Please allow 2 business days for a response.
• Once reviewed and approved, P&R will call for payment before completing the reservation and sending confirmation.

Current Schedule:

View the current reservation schedule to see if the court is available or reserved.