Padel in Beacon Park

Padel has arrived in Beacon Park

Three brand-new outdoor padel courts are now available to book in the heart of Beacon Park.

Whether you are trying padel for the first time or already play regularly, Padel in the Park offers a simple, affordable and flexible way to get active outdoors.

The courts are open seven days a week, with floodlighting for evening play and easy self-service access through the Playtomic app.

Download Playtomic and search ‘Padel Beacon Park’ to book.

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Opening times & prices

Booking period Times Price
Off peak Monday to Friday, 12pm–5pm £16 per hour
Peak Monday to Friday, 7am–12pm and 5pm–10pm £20 per hour
Peak Saturday and Sunday, all day £20 per hour

The first booking is available from 7am. The final booking begins at 9pm and the courts close at 10pm.

Bookings are available for 60 minutes.


How to book

All bookings and payments are made through the Playtomic app.

  1. Download Playtomic from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Create or sign into your account.
  3. Search for Padel Beacon Park.
  4. Choose a date and time.
  5. Book and pay online.
  6. Your court access code will be provided through your booking.

Bookings can be made up to 14 days in advance.

There is no membership requirement. Simply book and pay when you would like to play.

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Accessing the courts

The courts operate through self-service access.

Your booking confirmation will include the code needed to enter through the court gate. Please have the code ready when you arrive and only access the courts during your booked session.

Please leave promptly at the end of your booking so the next players can access the court on time.

Having trouble getting in?
Contact Lichfield Leisure Centre on 01543 228229.

You can also speak to a member of staff at Beacon Park Pavilion during its opening hours.

In an emergency, call 999.


What you need to bring

Players must bring their own:

  • Padel racquets
  • Padel balls
  • Suitable sports clothing
  • Appropriate trainers or court shoes
  • Drinking water

Equipment hire

Don’t have your own racket? No problem. Padel equipment is available to hire from the Ranger Station during its opening hours which are currently 9am – 4pm.

  • Adult racket: £3 hire + £10 refundable deposit
  • Junior racket (ages 5–8): £3 hire + £10 refundable deposit
  • Tube of 3 balls: £2

Please make sure hired rackets are returned to the Ranger Station before it closes. This means the last hire time would be 3pm for a 60 minute booking.

If you’re playing outside Ranger Station opening hours, you’ll need to bring your own equipment. Equipment hire is limited and provided on a first come first served basis.


About the courts

Padel in the Park includes:

  • Three outdoor courts
  • Floodlighting for morning and evening play
  • Accessible routes into the facility
  • Bench seating and additional seating around the courts
  • Self-service gate access
  • Nearby public toilets at Beacon Park Pavilion
  • Nearby car parks

The courts are owned by Lichfield District Council.


Who can play?

Padel is a social racquet sport usually played as doubles, with up to four people on each court.

It is easy to pick up and suitable for beginners as well as experienced players. You do not need to be a tennis player to give it a try.

A maximum of four players is permitted on each court.


Cancellations

Bookings can be cancelled in Playtomic up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time, in line with the cancellation policy.


Getting here

Padel in Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Lichfield
WS13 7AW

The courts are located near Greenhough Road Car Park. What3words location: ///gets.entry.taps

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Parking and toilets

Parking is available in car parks close to Beacon Park. Normal car park charges and restrictions apply.

Public toilets are available at Beacon Park Pavilion during its opening hours.

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Make more of your visit

Padel in the Park offers more than great courts – it’s part of a wider day out.

Located in the heart of Beacon Park and just a few minutes’ walk from Lichfield’s historic city centre, it’s easy to combine your game with everything the city has to offer. Explore independent boutiques, enjoy lunch or drinks in one of the many cafés and restaurants, discover the stunning Lichfield Cathedral or simply relax in one of the country’s most beautiful parks.

With Adventure Golf, the Pavilion café, walking routes and open green spaces all on your doorstep, Padel in the Park is the perfect place to meet friends, get active and make the most of your visit.

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