No Courts on School Grounds
Preserve Our Community’s Future
Keep Our Field, Grow Their Future
Lois Harrison‑Jones Elementary (LHJ) depends on its outdoor field for daily recess, soccer, neighborhood recreation, and school events.
A private organization plans to build an indoor tennis complex on this same land — taking away critical green space from students and the community.
This land is not abandoned. It’s our field. Our playground. Our future
Where Kids Play
Every day, LHJ students use this green space for recess, soccer, games, and unstructured play. Families gather here after school and on weekends. This is more than open land — it’s a living part of our community’s daily rhythm.
Room to Grow
LHJ’s enrollment has risen sharply in recent years and is projected to keep climbing. This land represents future opportunities for classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities that serve students, not private developments.
Safe, Green, Smart
Paving over school land for a massive indoor facility brings new traffic, safety hazards, and environmental runoff risks. Preserving this space protects kids now and ensures the campus can thrive for generations to come.
❊ Why It Matters
See What’s at Stake.
The proposed indoor tennis facility would take over nearly the entire field behind Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary — the same space where kids play, learn, and gather every day. This land is not empty. It’s part of the heartbeat of our school and neighborhood. The visuals below show how much of the campus would be lost.
The Field Today
A rare urban greenspace where kids play soccer, families gather, and the school community connects.
Proposed Footprint
Plans show an 8-court indoor facility and new parking lots built directly over the existing field.
Help Us Protect This Space
Compare the Scale
For perspective, here’s the same facility footprint dropped onto other Richmond school campuses. It’s massive.
❊ The Space
A School That’s Growing, Not Shrinking.
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary is growing fast. Enrollment has increased from 226 to 286 students in just two years, and city projections show continued growth as more families move to the area.
This green space represents more than just a field — it’s our best opportunity for future classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities to support a thriving public school community. Once the land is gone, we can’t get it back.
❊ The Future
❊ The Space
See What’s at Stake.
The proposed indoor tennis facility would take over nearly the entire field behind Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School, the same space where kids play, learn, and gather every day. This land is not empty. It’s part of the heartbeat of our school and neighborhood. See how much of the campus would be lost.
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❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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A typical day includes warm-up games, skill-building drills, sport-specific training, team challenges, and fun group activities. There are also scheduled breaks for snacks, lunch, and rest. Each day balances structure with plenty of active play.
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Campers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, lunch (unless provided), athletic shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and any necessary medications. We’ll provide any sport-specific equipment unless otherwise noted.
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Medical forms can be submitted via our online registration portal or emailed directly to [camp email address]. All forms must be submitted before the first day of camp.
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Our staff is certified in CPR and first aid, and we maintain a low camper-to-coach ratio for close supervision. We also follow safety protocols for heat, hydration, and equipment use. Allergies and medical needs are documented and closely monitored.
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We have indoor facilities and alternate activities planned in case of rain or extreme heat. We’ll communicate any schedule changes via email or text to parents as early as possible.
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Yes! While we encourage full-week participation for the best experience, we also offer flexible options for single-day registration based on availability.
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