Tennis for All in Tring on 17 May
Dacorum Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) invite local residents to join the celebration and try tennis for free.
The Council is delighted to announce the official reopening of the Pound Meadow Tennis Courts in Tring, with a free community launch event taking plan on Saturday 17 May from 10am to 1pm – and everyone is invited to take part.
The event celebrates the completion of a £50,000 transformation of the courts, delivered in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA as part of the Parks Tennis Project – the largest ever investment in public park tennis facilities across Britain.
This investment has seen the courts fully resurfaced, with new fencing, nets and the installation of a modern, gate-access system that allows users to book sessions easily online. Operated in collaboration with Tring Tennis Club, the upgraded courts are now more accessible than ever, supporting free and low-cost tennis sessions for residents of all ages and abilities.
To mark the reopening, the Council is inviting the community to a special launch event featuring free coaching taster sessions, activities for all ages, and a ceremonial ribbon cutting attended by local representatives and LTA guests.
Event Schedule – Saturday, 17 May 2025
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10-10.45am | Free Park Tennis (Activator-led) | Open to all ages and abilities – no experience required |
| 10.45-11.15am | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | With Dacorum Borough Council representatives and LTA guests |
| 11-11.30am | Junior Coaching (Ages 5-8) | Fun, games, and skills with Cre8tive Coaching |
| 11.30am-12noon | Adult Coaching Taster (Ages 16+) | Try tennis or get back into it with support from coaches |
| 12noon-1pm | Free Play | Courts open for everyone to have a go |
Booking Information
Residents interested in participating in the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend free activities on Saturday 17 May should book their sessions through the LTA’s dedicated event page: www.lta.org.uk/play/big-tennis-weekends. This link provides access to the day’s special events and activities.
For regular court bookings outside of the event, the refurbished Pound Meadow Tennis Courts can be reserved via the LTA’s standard online booking system at: www.lta.org.uk/play/book-a-tennis-court. This platform allows users to book courts for everyday play throughout the year.
Cllr Adrian England, Portfolio Holder for Place, Dacorum Borough Council said: ‘Great to see leisure facilities across Dacorum improving – this time in Tring. We’re thrilled to see the Pound Meadow Tennis Courts reopen following this refurbishment programme.
‘This project, delivered in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Tring Tennis Club, will make smart tennis courts accessible to residents of all ages and abilities. It’s a great example of how we’re bringing investment to local facilities to support healthier, more active communities.’
