NEW padel tennis courts are set to open in Lichfield this week.
The facilities in Beacon Park will welcome players from Thursday (30th July).
Owned by Lichfield District Council and managed by Active Lichfield District, the three new outdoor floodlit courts are available for public hire.
Cllr Andy Smith, cabinet member for leisure and major projects at Lichfield District Council, said:
"We're excited to welcome padel in Beacon Park and introduce another fantastic way for people to enjoy being active outdoors.
"Padel has become one of the world's fastest-growing sports because it's fun, social and easy to learn, making it suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
"Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time or already love the game, these fantastic new courts provide a brilliant place to play."
The new padel tennis courts in Beacon Park
Padel combines elements of tennis and squash and is typically played as doubles, making it a fast-paced, sociable game.
It has grown rapidly in popularity across the UK, with thousands of new players taking to the courts each year.
The three outdoor courts are open seven days a week and are available to book on a pay-as-you-go basis up to 14 days in advance via the Playtomic app.
Sessions cost £16 per hour during off-peak times and £20 per hour in peak periods.
