Campaigners support safeguarding Eton Manor's tennis facility while the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority evaluates converting indoor courts to padel courts. The venue, struggling with financial deficits, opened in 2014 and aims to draw users from a wider area. A review to enhance commercial sustainability will take 6-9 months. Four conversion options are proposed, with only option D, focusing on broad investment opportunities, being recommended. The facility currently has high court booking rates, with 8,000 people engaged in tennis activities monthly.
Campaigners emphasize the importance of safeguarding the Eton Manor tennis facility while the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority explores options for converting indoor courts to padel courts.
The proposed review aims to attract users beyond four east London boroughs and promote commercial sustainability, while the facility currently operates at a financial deficit.
Four options are proposed for consideration: a hybrid approach converting two courts, outdoor conversions, a complete conversion to padel, or assessing broader investment opportunities.
Only option D, which involves a comprehensive assessment of investment in padel alongside other site opportunities, is recommended in the review process.
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