Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Major Milestone in Southeast Tennis and Learning Center Expansion with Ceremonial Bridge Beam Signing

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 9 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the Department of General Services (DGS), the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Former DC First Lady and Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) Founder and CEO Cora Masters Barry, and members of the community to mark a major construction milestone in the SETLC expansion with a ceremonial bridge beam signing. This event marks the placement of the final structural beam in a 164-foot-long bridge over Oxon Run stream that will connect the existing center to the new facility, uniting the campus and expanding access for DC residents.

This $23 million investment will expand the SETLC to add three indoor U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) courts, four outdoor USTA courts, and four pickleball courts to complement the facility’s existing six outdoor hard courts, six indoor hard courts, and two pickleball courts — and will also include an event plaza, playground, parking area, and outdoor shade structure. This expansion, which is expected to be completed in Summer 2026, will establish the SETLC as a premier destination tennis campus in the District of Columbia, capable of hosting USTA-sanctioned international junior tournaments.

This project underscores Mayor Bowser’s continued investment in world-class recreation spaces East of the River and expanded access to athletics for residents of all ages, right here in the Sports Capital. 

When: 

Thursday, April 9 at 11 am

Who:

Mayor Muriel Bowser 

Delano Hunter, Director, Department of General Services 

Thennie Freeman, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation 

Cora Masters Barry, Founder and CEO, Southeast Tennis and Learning Center 

Mark Ein, Executive Chairman, Kastle; Owner, DC Open; Partner, Washington Commanders

Where:

The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center 

701 Mississippi Ave SE

*Closest Bus Routes: C13, C17, C27, C29*

*Closest Metro Station: Congress Heights*

*Closest Bikeshare: Valley Ave & Wheeler Rd SE*  
 

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. 

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.  

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