

With the highly anticipated?Wimbledon?Championships?just around the corner,?tennis enthusiasts in East Lancashire have reason to celebrate.?The Lawn Tennis Association?(LTA), in collaboration with?the government and Burnley Council,?has unveiled an ambitious plan to renovate?11 tennis courts?across four parks in the region. An investment of $75,000 has been allocated to breathe new life into these facilities.
The chosen parks for this ambitious project include Scott Park, Ightenhill Park, Queen’s Park in Burnley, and Memorial Park in Padiham.?Following?extensive?renovation?work,?which?included?resurfacing, repainting, and line marking,?as well as the installation of new nets, posts, and gate access systems, the courts have been officially reopened and are ready to host tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
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Renovation efforts enhance Tennis facilities across England’s parks
Beyond the visual enhancements, the rejuvenated courts offer practical benefits to players. The LTA has implemented a user-friendly online reservation system, allowing individuals to secure their court time conveniently. With new gate access systems and cutting-edge technology, the process of booking a court in advance has been streamlined, ensuring smoother and more efficient operations.
Tennis enthusiasts now have two options for accessing the courts: a pay-as-you-play model, with an hourly rate of ?3, or an annual season ticket priced at ?35, which covers up to five members of a household, according to Lancashire Telegraph.

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LONDON, LONDON – JUNE 28: An aerial view a roofless Centre Court and the outside courts taken from the BBC elevated camera position during day four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/AELTC/Pool/Getty Images)
In addition to catering to individual players,?the renovated courts?have been designed to support community engagement.
LTA’s COO expressed her delight at the completion of the project, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to fostering tennis engagement among people of all ages and abilities.
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Roger Federer x Mercedes-Benz’ Neon Legacy Initiative also inaugurates tennis courts in London
Retirement from professional tennis has not diminished the remarkable passion of the legendary Roger Federer, as demonstrated by a recent parallel event. Instead of gracing the prestigious courts of Wimbledon, the Swiss Maestro made an impressive comeback of a different kind. He inaugurated a renovated public tennis court in Greenwich, London, marking a significant milestone.
This extraordinary occasion became a reality thanks to Federer’s Neon Legacy initiative, a remarkable collaborative endeavor with Mercedes-Benz. The joint mission of this initiative is?to give back to society and make a positive impact on communities.

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As Wimbledon approaches, the rejuvenated tennis courts in East Lancashire and the refurbished public court in Greenwich stand as symbols of the enduring spirit of tennis, reminding us that the love for the sport can transform lives and communities alike.
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