Following the conclusion of Wimbledon this weekend Worcester City Council is serving up 385 hours of free tennis.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council is making tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for the next five weeks.
Worcester City Council’s Deputy Leader and Communities Committee Chair, Councillor Jabba Riaz, said: “This fantastic offer of 385 free hours of tennis is for anybody in the city.
“We want people of all ages and abilities to come and try this fantastic game and have some fun. We’ve got some excellent facilities at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park which we would like you to try.
“Hopefully it will lead to bigger and better things. Who knows? Maybe some of the next generation of tennis aces will be training at these great facilities in the next few weeks.
“Booking is required, so reserve your free court now at www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/FreedomLeisureTennis.”
From 17 July five courts at Cripplegate Park and two at Gheluvelt Park will be free each Wednesday between 5pm and 8pm.
The courts will also be free on Saturdays and Sundays between 2pm and 6pm. The initiative runs until 18 August.
Lisa Kordas, Freedom Leisure General Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Worcester City Council on this project. It will offer 385 hours of free tennis to Worcester residents from 17 July to 18 August at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park, with rackets and balls available on request too.
“We urge everyone to pick up a racket and have a game with their friends or family. Whether you are an experienced player or a complete beginner, this is your chance to enjoy the Worcester parks’ tennis courts.”
