Activities at The Courts
Accessing The Courts at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park
From 1 February 2026, improvement works will begin at the pavilion buildings in Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park. During this period, the pavilion buildings will be closed to the public until April 2026. Outdoor sports facilities will remain open and accessible throughout.
Temporary reception points, toilets and changing facilities will be available while the works take place. However, as our facilities will be reduced, we encourage visitors to arrive ready to play wherever possible.
While the cafés are being upgraded, a temporary catering service will operate, offering outdoor seating and tables only. Please note that temporary café opening hours may vary during the works, so we recommend checking on‑site for the most up‑to‑date information. A reduced temporary sports retail offer will also be available at each location, and stock will be limited during this time.
Please be aware that there may be temporary path closures and diversions, and visitors are advised to follow local signage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.
You can find out more by reading our frequently asked questions, and if you have any further queries, please use our contact form here.
Accessing The Courts at Greenwich Park
During 2026, a short programme of works will be carried out to repair the shelter near the tennis courts. These works are not expected to impact public access to the courts. Toilet and café facilities are located nearby for visitor convenience.
Find out more by reading our frequently asked questions.
Explore court sports across the Royal Parks
Playing court sports in one of London’s Royal Parks is a unique experience – you’ll enjoy top notch playing facilities in some the capital's most beautiful natural settings. Beginner or pro, our courts are open to everyone, and you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy a game of tennis or padel, plus courts for netball and 5-a-side football.
Tennis
Get into tennis or improve your game alongside other players at your level in a friendly, welcoming environment both on court and off.
You can book an hour’s game, sign up for a Tennis Course or our Weekly Tennis Classes, or arrange Private Tennis Coaching that’s tailored to your learning style and goals. We welcome players of all levels, but please make sure to book ahead, as courts fill up quickly. Court bookings can be made up to seven days in advance, with new slots released daily at 7am.
Tennis at The Courts:
Locations
Tennis is available in Greenwich Park, Hyde Park and The Regent's Park.
Bookings
Book a court up to seven days in advance, with new availability released daily at 7am.
Book court sportsFacilities
We have six tennis courts at Hyde Park, six at Greenwich Park, and 12 at The Regent’s Park.
The Courts Cafés
The café in Hyde Park is open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm, and 7:30am to 6:30pm in The Regent's Park.
Padel
Padel is increasingly popular and offers a fun, energetic way to stay active. In Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, our full‑size courts provide the perfect setting to enjoy the game. You can book a court for casual play, join a structured Padel Course or our Weekly Classes, or arrange a Private Padel Coaching. We welcome players of every level, but please make sure to book ahead, as courts fill up quickly. Court bookings can be made up to seven days in advance, with new slots released daily at 7am.
Padel at The Courts:
Locations
Padel is available at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park.
Bookings
Book a court up to seven days in advance, with new availability released daily at 7am.
Book court sportsFacilities
We have two full-size padel courts at The Regent’s Park, and one at Hyde Park.
The Courts Cafés
The café in Hyde Park is open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm, and 7:30am to 6:30pm in The Regent's Park.
5-a-side football
Hyde Park’s floodlit Astroturf court provides the ideal setting for a friendly 5‑a‑side kickabout. With high‑quality facilities and a central London location, it’s perfect for casual matches. The court is available to book year‑round, offering a flexible, welcoming space for groups to enjoy football together.
Bowls
Play a game of lawn bowls on the only bowling green to have the iconic Albert Memorial as its backdrop. Hyde Park’s six rink bowling green means up to six games can be played simultaneously. The bowling green is open from Easter to late-September for one off bookings, bowling club matches and special events and there’s also the Courts Café close by for drinks and snacks.
Table tennis
Table tennis is a friendly, social sport that brings people of all ages together. Our two outdoor tables at Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park are available to book in hourly slots up to seven days in advance. We provide bats and balls, so it’s easy to enjoy a fun, active game. Bookings can be made on the day or alternatively you can book in advance online.
Netball
Our netball courts in Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park are available for block bookings throughout the year, and we’d love to hear from schools, sports clubs, sports associations, league providers and charitable organisations looking to make regular use of these excellent facilities.
