Free Tennis Courts in Oldham: A Guide to Summer Sessions
As Wimbledon returns to the fore, residents in Oldham can take to the courts in 12 local parks for free tennis sessions this summer. With numerous refurbishments completed in the past year, these parks offer a great opportunity to pick up a racket and get active. From Alexandra Park in the town centre to High Crompton Park in Shaw, each location boasts a unique charm and a chance to enjoy the game with family and friends.
Key Takeaways:
- Twelve parks in Oldham offer free tennis courts for residents to book and play on.
- Alexandra Park, located close to Oldham town centre, has five refurbished courts available.
- Werneth Park, also near the town centre, offers two courts refurbished last year.
- Stoneleigh Park in the Derker area has a single court for residents to use.
- Chadderton Hall Park has three refurbished courts, including two larger and one smaller court.
- Limeside Park and Royton Park each offer a single court for residents.
- Dunwood Park in Shaw features three refurbished courts, reopened earlier this year.
- Waterhead Park, Coalshaw Green Park, and Foxdenton Park each have a single court available.
- High Crompton Park in Shaw offers two refurbished courts for residents.
- High Memorial Park near the Failsworth-Hollinwood border has one court.
- Lower Memorial Park has two refurbished courts for residents to play on.
Statistics:
- 12 parks in Oldham offer free tennis courts for residents.
- 5 courts are available at Alexandra Park.
- 2 courts are available at Werneth Park.
- 3 courts are available at Chadderton Hall Park.
- 3 courts are available at Dunwood Park.
- 2 courts are available at High Crompton Park.
- 2 courts are available at Lower Memorial Park.
- The Dot notation 13 tennis courts are refurbished in total as part of recent municipal initiatives.
Sources:
- Oldham Council, Alexandra Park tennis courts (Image: Oldham Council)
- Cllr Howard Sykes, Dunwood Park tennis courts were resurfaced earlier this year following delays