Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre update

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority today (31 July) decided not to proceed with the proposal to convert indoor tennis courts at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre to padel courts.

In making this decision the Authority’s Executive Committee has listened to many views and, on reflection, realises the Authority should have engaged with key groups before considering the padel proposal.

Given the huge growth of padel and the health and wellbeing opportunities it brings to a wider community – all consistent with the Authority’s statutory remit – the Committee has agreed to step back and carry out a more detailed assessment of options for padel and tennis as part of a wider review of future investment on the site.

The assessment will take a strategic look at facilities on the Eton Manor site, be underpinned by the need to have regional appeal and commercial viability, and involve engagement with people who use the venue and other interested parties. Tennis and padel will be fully considered as part of the review. No decision will be taken until the review is complete.