Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will provide free morning tennis sessions in all council-owned tennis courts across the borough this summer, between 22 July and 29 August 2025.  The decision, made by the Environment Committee last week, follows a similar initiative which took place last year.  In addition to the summer program, starting 1 April residents can enjoy free Sunday morning sessions at Gibraltar and Poole Road Recreation Grounds. The council already offers two hours of free, bookable tennis sessions at courts every weekend throughout the year.

Epsom & Ewell moved to a pay-to-play model for tennis last year.  The scheme aims to ensure that council tennis courts are well-maintained as well as providing funding for future improvements. Maintenance carried out so far includes clearing and treating all courts for moss; improved signage; new court-side benches at Poole Road and Auriol Park; and installing windbreakers at Court Recreation Ground, Gibraltar Recreation Ground and Poole Road. New laser line marking at Alexandra Park will take place later this year.

Councillor Liz Frost, Chair of the Environment Committee, commented: “We were really pleased with how well received the free tennis sessions were last summer and we’re very happy to be able to offer them again. They provide a great opportunity to give a tennis a try for free – whether you are a complete beginner, haven’t played for a few years, or just want to get some extra practise in.

“I hope residents will take advantage of the various free sessions on offer now and this summer. Booking details are available on the council’s website.”
 

Court sessions are available to book online 24 hours a day on the ClubSpark website, and paid coaching sessions are also available to book at Court Recreation Ground, Alexandra Park and Auriol Park: Find & book a tennis court near you | LTA.

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Free summer tennis sessions are available up to midday (12 noon) from 22 July 2025 to 29 August 2025. To take advantage of the free tennis offer, individuals must first register with ClubSpark and then use the platform to book their free sessions. In addition to the free morning sessions available in the summer, free sessions are available year-round at the following times:  

• Alexandra Park
  • Saturday: 9am-10am 
  • Saturday: 10am-11am, this session is run by a coach or volunteer
• Auriol Park
  • Saturday: 9am-10am 
  • Saturday: 10am-11am, this session is run by a coach or volunteer
• Court Recreation Ground
  • Saturday: 10am – 11am
  • Sunday: 10am-11am, this session is run by a coach or volunteer
• Gibraltar Recreation Ground
  • Saturday: 9am – 11am
  • Sunday: 9am – 11am
• Poole Road
  • Saturday: 9am – 11am
  • Sunday: 9am – 11am