Work begins on new padel courts in Lichfield’s Beacon Park

Work has commenced on the installation of three new outdoor padel tennis courts at Beacon Park, as part of ongoing investment to enhance leisure facilities across the district.

The project marks another significant step forwards in Lichfield District Council's continued transformation of the district’s leisure provision by offering increased accessibility to modern sporting activities. Midlands-based contractor Fosse Contracts Limited has been appointed to deliver the scheme.

Padel tennis is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports, combining elements of tennis and squash. Played on enclosed courts with glass walls, the game offers a fast-paced and sociable experience, suitable for both beginners and more experienced players.

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 new courts are being constructed on the north side of the golf course, close to the pedestrian entrance to the Morrisons/Greenhough Road car park and are scheduled to open in August 2026.

The courts will be floodlit and available for booking until 9pm, extending opportunities for year-round use.

Councillor Andy Smith, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Major Projects, said: “We are pleased to see work now underway on these new padel courts at Beacon Park. This investment reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible leisure facilities for our communities.

“Padel is a rapidly growing sport that is easy to pick up and brings people together in a fun and active way. These new courts will offer something for everyone, whether you are trying it for the first time or are a regular player.

“This is an important part of our wider plans to enhance Beacon Park as a destination for residents and visitors alike, supporting healthier lifestyles and increasing opportunities to be active.”