Court Usage Terms

General Booking Terms

  • Maximum of one hour limit and no more two booking periods a day per individual (e.g two x 1 hour periods).  You can select the amount of minutes you wish to play for by using the drop down box when selecting the booking.
  • All court bookings must be made via our online system or via the ClubSpark Booker App up to 7 days in advance.
  • Please cancel any unwanted bookings online even if this is last minute, to allow others to play. We will periodically be monitoring "no shows" and reserve the right to remove booking privileges. 
  • The Council reserves the right to pre-book the Courts for specific sessions (e.g coaching) and maintenance

Right to Play

  • You must book a Court online before playing – if someone is playing on the Court when you arrive use your booking confirmation as proof or use another Court if available. 

Court Rules

  • Players & Coaches should follow the current playing guidance and use the courts with the principles of respect and fair play, both on and off the Courts
  • Smoking is not allowed on the Courts
  • Football is not allowed to be played on the tennis courts.
  • Take off the court everything you take on – including all balls and general litter (please use bins provided)
  • Members play tennis at their own risk and are asked to follow the current playing guidance and apply common sense in looking out for themselves and other members at all times.
  • Please ensure you close the court gate properly when you enter and leave the court.
  • No person may coach others (including for financial gain) on any Park Tennis court without the prior approval of the Council. Please contact the council to obtain this approval. 
  • Courts cannot be booked for any activities other than tennis unless with written consent from the Council
  • No dogs are allowed on the courts.
  • Please help us to keep the courts in a safe condition by reporting any damage to the Council.

Contact

Should you have a problem or complaint at any time or need to contact the Council with regards to your booking, contact details are below:

Tel: 01923 226400

Email: enquiries@watford.gov.uk