Public tennis venues in the Royal Brough of Greenwich. Check out the facilities, find out what’s on offer and get playing.
Eltham Park South - Pay & Play
Eltham Park South – Pay & Play
Courts
There are 4 macadam courts in pretty good nick. The courts may be booked Monday to Sunday 8am – 9pm. Booking is flexible, you can either pay as you go, or purchase an annual Go Play Pass which allows you to book up to 7 hours of tennis per week. Children are very welcome to use the courts up until 6pm for free when there is a court available.
There is also four grass courts on offer in the summer months, these are free for everyone to use. There is nothing better than playing on grass even if they all are a little lumpy and bumpy. It’ll add character to your game!
Car park
If you’re coming from further afield you might want to bring your motor! There is car park off Glenesk Road which is free to use and open during park opening hours. The courts are visible from the park and it takes about two minutes to reach the court from there.
Eltham Park South Café
A fantastic café situated right next to the courts, perfect for a cuppa whilst you watch the magic happen on-court.
Flood-lights
Playing all year around is what we’re all about. The four macadam courts are all floodlit. To use the floodlights you require a smartcard topped with floodlight credits. A smartcard can be purchased here
Community Room
You don’t have to stand outside, grab a drink at the café and head for the community room, you can still watch the action from there – just chillax and enjoy the park from indoors!
Toilets
Male and female loos. The loos are accessible during park opening hours and when the programme runs out of hours.
Bike racks
Bike riding is encouraged, there are plenty of bike-racks court-side – don’t forget to bring your lock.
Transport
Set your fit bit and walk to us, bring your dog too!
Cator Park MUGA
Overview
TwistFizz C.I.C. run a tennis programme at the Cator Park MUGA on Wednesday and Saturday for juniors and adults. Find out more about our coaching programme. The multi-use courts are fully floodlit.
The MUGA is accessible via a gate access system and all pitch booking enquiries should be directed to kdmprojectsuk@gmail.com.
The MUGA has a polymeric surface composed of rubber granules bound with polyurethane. It’s incredibly versatile, durable and is suitable for all year-round use.
Directions to MUGA
Parking: Pegler Square Car Park is open 24 hours. First 30 minutes are free and then you pay by the hour. From the carpark go up to street level and head for the Depot Pub, from there cross Kidbrooke Park Road at the pedestrian crossing and you will find the MUGA further up on the right.
Train: Kidbrooke is the closest rail station and it’s approximately a 4 minute walk to the MUGA.
Bus: Route 178 & 335 have stops near to the MUGA.
Plumstead Common
Overview
The tennis courts are tucked away in the Common behind the Plumstead Common Bowls Club. There are two recommended access routes, the first via a footpath that runs off Waverly Crescent and the second from St John’s Terrace.
The Courts
There are four macadam tennis courts, with no flood-lights. Three of the courts are in good playing order one isn’t so good due to tree root damage. The courts are offered free and operate on a first come first serve basis any-time there isn’t coaching scheduled
Facilities
There’s lots of open space, good dog walking areas and no toilets or changing facilities.
Parking
There is free parking on St John’s Terrace and you can access the courts via a footpath between St John’s Terrace and the bowling club.
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College - Pay & Play
Shooters Hill Sixth For College – Pay & Play
Overview
The tennis courts are within the grounds of Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and during the winter months are available for hire on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6 – 8pm and weekends from 9 – 4pm. The courts are bookable via our online booking system.
The Courts
There are three macadam tennis courts, with floodlights. All three courts have been recently refurbished and are in great playing condition.
Facilities
There are loos situated in the Sports Academy entrance available for use. There is also a small catering van on-site offering wraps, hot/cold drinks and snacks.
Parking
Enter via the main gate on Red Lion lane and park by the tennis courts in the bays.
Facilities
It’s just the tennis courts and MUGA next door, there are no toilets or changing facilities anywhere nearby.
Kidbrooke Green
Overview
The tennis courts can’t be seen from the road and are hidden right at the back of Kidbrooke Green Park.
The Courts
There are two macadam courts that are in good condition. The courts are offered free and operate on a first come first serve basis any-time there isn’t coaching scheduled
Facilities
It’s just the tennis courts and MUGA next door, there are no toilets or changing facilities anywhere near-by.
Parking
There is free parking on Nelson Mandela Road and the courts can be accessed via a footpath.
Facilities
It’s just the tennis courts and MUGA next door, there are no toilets or changing facilities anywhere nearby.
