We have appointed Midlands-based Fosse Contracts Limited to install three new padel tennis courts at Beacon Park, marking the start of an exciting new phase in its work to transform the leisure attraction.
Padel tennis is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. A blend of tennis and squash, it is played in an enclosed court with stringless, perforated rackets. Easy to learn and highly sociable, Padel is usually played in doubles on a 10 by 20 metre court, using the same scoring system as tennis.
The three new courts will be constructed on the north side of the pitch and putt golf course - which is currently closed for improvements - with work set to begin later this autumn.
Lichfield District Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Major Projects, Councillor Andy Smith, said:
“We’re thrilled to be bringing a padel tennis court to Beacon Park. The sport’s popularity is soaring and this exciting addition will support our 2050 strategy, providing a new way for people of all ages and abilities to be active, more often and for longer.”
Michael Hampson, Director of Microsports which is leading delivery of the project, said:
“We’re delighted to see work begin on the new padel courts at Beacon Park. This project marks an exciting step in bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to our community, and we look forward to providing a vibrant space where people of all ages and abilities can come together, stay active, and enjoy the game.”
The padel project is part of a wider programme of improvements at Beacon Park. Alongside the new padel courts, the current crazy golf course is currently being transformed into a new adventure golf course featuring large, themed structures inspired by local landmarks including Lichfield Cathedral, the Garrick Theatre, Burntwood Climbing Wall and Beacon Park itself. The new course is set to reopen later this autumn.
On the south side of the main golf course, a new nature reserve will be created to promote biodiversity and sustainability, which will develop and enhance over the coming years. Work in this area will focus on encouraging a more varied area of grassland, rich in wildflowers, and managing the woodland copses so as to boost their biodiversity and long-term health.
Together, these developments demonstrate the council’s long-term commitment to making Beacon Park an inclusive, engaging space for the whole community and for visitors from further afield.
Find out more about Boosting Beacon.