Victoria Park
Serve up some fun at Victoria Park's free, refurbished tennis courts – the perfect spot for a game or to join a social session in Edinburgh!
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If you're looking for a brilliant, accessible spot to play tennis in North Edinburgh, you've got to check out Victoria Park! Nestled in the lovely Trinity area, it boasts two freshly refurbished outdoor macadam courts that are totally free for everyone to use, all year long. They even run free social tennis sessions every weekend – perfect for finding a partner or just having a casual hit. It's a fantastic community vibe, and with booking available 100 days out, you can easily plan your next game.
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Victoria Park (EDINBURGH) is located at Craighall Road, EDINBURGH, Scotland East, EH6 4RG, and directions can be obtained via Google Maps.
Tennis
Victoria Park in Edinburgh features two recently refurbished porous macadam outdoor tennis courts that are free for public use all year round.
Full Description
Victoria Park, located in the Trinity area of North Edinburgh, offers 2 recently refurbished porous macadam outdoor tennis courts, available for free use by the public all year round. The park also hosts free, social tennis sessions every weekend, providing an opportunity to meet new people, get exercise, and practice skills in one-hour sessions. The tennis courts are open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Advanced bookings can be made up to 100 days in advance, with a 24-hour cancellation period. Users need an LTA Advantage account to save favourite venues, but no one under 13 can make bookings. Beyond tennis, Victoria Park is a comprehensive sports facility featuring a full-size pitch, rugby pitch, and a cricket square, with grass surfaces available. The facility is wheelchair accessible and has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 21 user reviews. Victoria Park partners with the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Leisure, and Tennis Scotland. The park's address is Craighall Road, EDINBURGH, EH6 4RG. Contact can be made via email at sean.webster@edinburgh.gov.uk, and further information is available on their website: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/VictoriaParkEdinburgh/. The park also features EV charging points operated by POD Point (UK), installed at St James Square site at Quarter, Edinburgh. These include multiple Type 2 (Socket Only) connections, each providing 7 kW power (Level 2: Medium, AC Single-Phase, 230V, 32 Amps). The charging cost has a complicated tariff structure, including £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. While the tennis courts are free for public use, some sources mention a per-hour cost of £1-£3 for the courts, and general usage is noted as "Public - Membership Required" for some features or advanced booking, though the primary description emphasizes free access for general play.