Meanwood and Chapeltown Tennis Courts given new life
- Thomas Chigbo
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 13
Two parks in Leeds North East are among the latest to benefit from newly refurbished tennis courts this summer. Meanwood Park and Potternewton Park tennis courts have been given a new lease of life as part of a £787,000 investment from Labour-led Leeds City Council to improve facilities. This follows last summer's work to renew the courts in Chapel Allerton Park, Roundhay Park and other parks across Leeds.
As part of the project, the Council is also working with the LTA to deliver a range of activities across the renovated courts, which will host weekly Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions with equipment provided, as well as Local Tennis Leagues, giving people the opportunity to get involved in friendly and social local competitions.
Tennis courts within Leeds’ parks are free for the general public to use and provide opportunities for children and adults to get active and enjoy time outdoors.
Councillor Mohammed Rafique, who represents Chapel Allerton ward and is Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, said:
“We’re delighted that the work to refurbish tennis courts across the city has now been completed, with the courts looking great and fit for the future.
“Investing in these spaces will ensure that we have good quality public tennis courts available across the city for people of all ages to use free of charge, so that everyone can practice or learn a new sport. Health and wellbeing is a high priority for Leeds City Council and so it is important to us to make sure everyone has access to green spaces and facilities to exercise.”
Scott Lloyd, chief executive of the LTA, said:
“We’re delighted to see park tennis courts across Leeds back open to the public and in better shape than ever.
“Park tennis courts are vital for providing people with opportunities to pick up a racket, and we want as many people as possible, of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, to enjoy playing tennis and being active. Thanks to this investment the sport will be opened up to more players across the city, for years to come.”
At the refurbished courts, visitors will need a booking to gain access to the courts with a pin code. Bookings can be made for free online here.
