How to start playing tennis in the new-look Dundee Parks
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Park tennis courts across Dundee have been completely revamped and are now open for action.
Under the Park Tennis Project - funded by the UK Government with support from the LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation and Tennis Scotland - a total of 24 courts across 8 parks in Dundee have been completely transformed.
The park venues are: Baxter Park, Dawson Park, Campderdown Park, South Road Park, Fairmuir Park, Dudhope Park, Victoria Park and Esplanade.
Tennis Scotland will operate the sites, providing a busy calendar of activity, including coaching, beginner lessons and competitions for all ages and abilities.
A host of courses start on the week beginning Monday, 16 September - so sign up via the links below to get involved in tennis in Dundee:
Juniors
LTA Youth Start
Beginner six-week blocks for junior players at Baxter and Dawson parks. Sessions include a racket, balls and t-shirt.
Baxter Park: Tuesdays at 4.30pm (age 5-11) - LTA Youth Start Course | Tennis Lessons | LTA
Dawson Park: Wednesdays at 4.30pm (age 5-11) - LTA Youth Start Course | Tennis Lessons | LTA
LTA Youth Girls
Female-only beginner six-week block at Baxter and Dawson parks. These sessions include a racket, balls and t-shirt.
Baxter Park: Tuesdays at 5.30pm (age 5-11) - Prime Video LTA Youth Girls INTRO Course | Tennis Lessons | LTA
Dawson Park: Wednesday at 5.30pm (age 5-11) - Prime Video LTA Youth Girls INTRO Course | Tennis Lessons | LTA
Adults
Tennis Xpress
Adult beginner six-week course at Baxter and Dawson parks.
Baxter Park: Tuesdays at 6.30pm - Baxter Park / Coaching / Course (lta.org.uk)
Dawson Park: Wednesdays at 6.30pm - Dawson Park / Coaching / Course (lta.org.uk)
Pair and Play
Female-only intermediate adults group building on tennis skills in a fun sociable doubles format. No block booking, just turn up and play.
Baxter Park: Tuesdays at 7.30pm - Baxter Park / Coaching / Summary (lta.org.uk)
Intermediate/Improver Adults
Intermediate/Improver six-week block that builds on the skills picked up in a Tennis Xpress course. For players looking for the next step or returning to the game.
Dawson Park: Wednesdays at 7.30pm - Dawson Park / Coaching / Course (lta.org.uk)
Free Parks Tennis
Every weekend after the Parkruns at Camperdown and Baxter Park, we have free for all sessions for the whole family to get involved in some tennis.
Camperdown: Camperdown Park / Coaching / Summary (lta.org.uk)
Baxter Park: Baxter Park / Coaching / Summary (lta.org.uk)
