280+ locals have already backed the idea for padel in Wallasey

Community Project

Padel forWallasey

A potential new padel venue for Wallasey and New Brighton. Help us prove there's demand.

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Locals Registered

3

Proposed Courts

500

Community Goal

The Sport

What is Padel?

Padel is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in Europe and the UK. It combines elements of tennis and squash and is played mainly in doubles, making it extremely social, beginner-friendly and accessible for all ages.

Watch: ITV News explains the padel phenomenon

3–4 Outdoor Courts

Glass-walled outdoor padel courts designed for all-weather play.

Floodlit for Evenings

Low-impact floodlighting so you can play after work, year-round.

Kiosk & Café

An existing building that could become a clubhouse, kiosk or café.

Bike Parking & Seating

Bike racks, seating areas and landscaping built into the design.

Transparency

Project Update

The original concept explored the possibility of building padel courts on grassland near Kings Parade and Coastal Drive.

Following early conversations with local organisations and stakeholders, it became clear that this particular area may be difficult to develop due to its surrounding constraints and competing uses.

Because of that feedback, the project is now exploring an alternative nearby location within Marine Park, on the site of the former bowling green beside the existing tennis courts and public facilities.

Importantly, the goal of the project has not changed: to introduce padel to the Wallasey / New Brighton area and create a welcoming, community-focused place for people to play sport.

Original concept

Kings Parade / Coastal Drive seafront site

Now being explored

Former bowling green at Marine Park, New Brighton

The Site

Marine Park, New Brighton

The current location being explored is the former bowling green area within Marine Park, New Brighton.

This site sits next to the existing public tennis courts and facilities, making it a natural location for racket sports and recreational activity.

As the land was previously used for bowls, it may provide a suitable opportunity to introduce outdoor padel courts while retaining the park's open and active character.

Overhead drone view of three padel courts in a symmetrical layout

Why This Location Works

  • Next to existing tennis courts and recreational facilities
  • Previously used as a bowling green
  • Close to public toilets and an existing building for a kiosk or refreshment point
  • Walking distance from New Brighton town centre and the promenade
  • Accessible from surrounding residential streets and local amenities
  • Opportunity to create a community racket sports hub within Marine Park

Why New Brighton?

  • Strong local demand already shown through survey responses
  • Walking distance from cafés, bars and local businesses
  • Close to schools and residential areas
  • Easy to reach on foot, by bike and by public transport
  • Opportunity to bring new sport and healthy activity to the area
  • Potential to strengthen Marine Park as a destination for recreation

The concept would use only a portion of the wider park setting while building on the site's existing recreational history.

The Vision

Concept Images

These visuals show what a small padel venue could look like within Marine Park. They are for illustration only, intended to help visualise how the former bowling green could be reused.

Aerial concept render of Wallasey Padel courts at Marine Park with three blue courts, clubhouse, and New Brighton coastline
Aerial view with coastline backdrop
Close-up courtside view through the glass wall of a padel court showing the blue playing surface
Courtside perspective
Overhead drone shot of three padel courts in a symmetrical layout with players on court
Drone view of the three-court layout

Impact

Community Benefits

Padel for Wallasey isn't just about sport. It's about creating a place that brings people together.

Fastest-Growing Sport

Introduce one of the fastest-growing sports in Europe to the Wirral.

Community Facility

Create a new community sports facility in Marine Park for everyone.

Healthy Lifestyles

Encourage healthy lifestyles and social activity for all ages.

Schools & Leagues

Provide opportunities for schools, beginners and local leagues.

Support Local Business

Support nearby cafés and local businesses with increased footfall.

Revive Unused Space

Bring new life to an underused former recreational space in the park.

Roadmap

What Happens Next

This project is currently at an early feasibility stage.

Discussions with Wirral Council are ongoing to explore whether the Marine Park location could be suitable for a small padel facility.

If the site proves viable, the next stage would involve further community engagement and a formal planning process.

Gauge Interest

2

Feasibility

3

Engagement

4

Planning

Get Involved

Help Bring Padel to Wallasey

If you would play padel locally, please register your interest. Support from local residents helps demonstrate demand for bringing padel to Wallasey and New Brighton.

Open Interest Form

Local businesses, community partners or potential investors can contact:

wallaseypadel@gmail.com