Tennis players could soon have to pay and book online to use courts at a popular park in Knowle. Bristol City Council is currently consulting the public on the changes which may be introduced later this year at the tennis courts in Redcatch Park.
The courts would cost £5 per hour to book, or £35 for an annual household membership. The council said it can no longer afford to maintain the courts, which are currently free, due to rapidly rising costs and reduced government funding.
Tennis players have already had to pay to use other council-owned courts in Eastville Park, St George Park and Canford Park since 2019, as well as Victoria Park and Greville Smyth Park. Similar charges could now be introduced in Redcatch Park later this year.
