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Can I hire a padel racket?
We have a selection of the latest Padel rackets (and balls) to purchase at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park.
If you want to try a demo racket before making your purchase you can now do that for just £25 per racket with our exclusive Park Sports Demo Racket Service! This amount will be deducted from your bill if you decide to subsequently buy the racket from the venue on the day. We do not provide rackets for hire.
I’m a beginner. What’s the best padel racket for me?
Padel rackets come in three different shapes – round, drop-shaped and diamond-shaped. They are made out of an EVA foam material, are perforated and are shorter and more compact in shape than a tennis racket.
The LTA suggest starting out with a round bat, as these will offer you the best control if you’re a beginner. Junior bats are also available for kids, which are slightly lighter and have a shorter grip to make them easier to use.
What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?
You should call your local venue to ask, no more than one or two hours prior to the start of your booking.
What if I book an organised sporting activity and don't turn up, or if I need to cancel at the last minute?
Different rules for camps and courses apply, according to the circumstances. Please refer to our Cancellations and Refund Policy.
Can I move to a different day of the week for my course?
If we have a space we will be happy to help you change day. An administration fee will be applicable.
Before I book a course should I attend a Weekly Drill session?
Weekly Drills are ideal for trying out tennis or padel for the first time, or for determining your ability level before you sign up for a course. We encourage you to talk to a coach before booking, but attending a weekly drill is by no means compulsory.
Who can play padel?
Padel is a sport for anyone and everyone. No matter your age or ability, everyone is welcome on our Padel courts. You don’t have to have played tennis – or any other sport before – just grab a racket, a doubles partner, and away you go!
What should I wear to play padel?
There’s no dress code on the Padel court – it’s all about wearing what you feel most comfortable in. We’d suggest some kind of sports kit and a comfy pair of trainers are a good place to start.
However, there are specific padel trainers that can better suit the playing surface – if you fancy buying some yourself, we’d recommend talking to one of the Padel coaches.
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Quickly and simply book and pay online, turn up and play a game.
Sign-up for one-off skills drills, join a training course, or book a private lesson with a qualified coach.
Enter a social tournament, compete as an individual in a local league, or join a Park Sports team.
Choose from a range of hard and carpet tennis courts, many floodlit.
Floodlit padel courts available at Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park.
3G and AstroTurf 5-a-side football pitches to hire and block book.
8 outdoor dedicated Pickleball courts at Chiswick.
Block book regular time-slots to play – available for schools and clubs.
Now open to the public for pay and play bookings, and special private events.
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