Free Park Tennis to be served up at one of Sunderland's Parks from May

Residents are being invited to join 1 hour tennis sessions starting from Sunday 11 May. These sessions will take place every Sunday at Barnes Park Tennis Courts from 10am to 11am.

Free Park Tennis is open to everyone, regardless of ability or age (children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult). It is a great way to meet new people, spend time with family or friends, and exercise, while having fun. Rackets and balls will be provided.

Anyone interested in taking part in Free Park Tennis, can book a spot at Clubspark / Barnes Park / Coaching / Summary and clicking the Barnes Park site.

In 2023, these courts were part of over £400,000 worth of investment to improve 17 tennis courts across seven of Sunderland parks. There are two tennis courts available in Barnes Park, which is a green flag award winning park.

The courts in Barnes Park, as well the others across Sunderland are available for everyone to use. There are both paid and free options at each park across the week, so you should always be able to find a free session to book. Find out more information at https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SunderlandParksTennis

Councillor Beth Jones, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, said: "Tennis is a fantastic sport and a brilliant way to get some exercise while also having fun.

"It's really beneficial for your mental and physical health, no matter your age or ability. And most importantly, it's free for everyone.

I encourage everyone to come and have a go at tennis and make the most out of our parks and tennis courts."

These sessions have been organised by Active Sunderland, Sunderland City Council in partnership with the LTAs Barclays Free Park Tennis scheme.

Sian Foley, Delivery Manger at the LTA, said, "Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions offer people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities the chance to pick up a racket and enjoy tennis at no cost. Whether people want to improve their health, meet new people, or simply try out a new sport, the sessions in Sunderland's parks, recently transformed through the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation funded Park Tennis Project, are a welcoming and accessible way to play tennis."

For anyone wanting to book a tennis court at any public courts across Sunderland's parks, visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SunderlandParksTennis

Sunderland will join cities like London and Manchester in offering free tennis, activator led sessions, as part of a scheme to make tennis available to everyone.

Residents are being invited to join 1 hour tennis sessions starting from Sunday 11 May. These sessions will take place every Sunday at Barnes Park Tennis Courts from 10am to 11am.

Free Park Tennis is open to everyone, regardless of ability or age (children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult). It is a great way to meet new people, spend time with family or friends, and exercise, while having fun. Rackets and balls will be provided.

Anyone interested in taking part in Free Park Tennis, can book a spot at Clubspark / Barnes Park / Coaching / Summary and clicking the Barnes Park site.

In 2023, these courts were part of over £400,000 worth of investment to improve 17 tennis courts across seven of Sunderland parks. There are two tennis courts available in Barnes Park, which is a green flag award winning park.

The courts in Barnes Park, as well the others across Sunderland are available for everyone to use. There are both paid and free options at each park across the week, so you should always be able to find a free session to book. Find out more information at https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SunderlandParksTennis

Councillor Beth Jones, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, said: "Tennis is a fantastic sport and a brilliant way to get some exercise while also having fun.

"It's really beneficial for your mental and physical health, no matter your age or ability. And most importantly, it's free for everyone.

I encourage everyone to come and have a go at tennis and make the most out of our parks and tennis courts."

These sessions have been organised by Active Sunderland, Sunderland City Council in partnership with the LTAs Barclays Free Park Tennis scheme.

Sian Foley, Delivery Manger at the LTA, said, "Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions offer people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities the chance to pick up a racket and enjoy tennis at no cost. Whether people want to improve their health, meet new people, or simply try out a new sport, the sessions in Sunderland's parks, recently transformed through the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation funded Park Tennis Project, are a welcoming and accessible way to play tennis."

For anyone wanting to book a tennis court at any public courts across Sunderland's parks, visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SunderlandParksTennis