Joseph Hood Recreation Ground Tennis Courts

Upcoming Open Day!

Saturday 5th April 2025 1-5pm

Don't miss your chance to pick up a racket and play tennis at Joseph Hood and try our sport for FREE with the Tennis in Merton coaching team.

Register here




Summer Booking NOW OPEN !  Join the Fun with Junior and Adult Lessons from April to July!

Get ready to hit the courts this summer! Our exciting Summer programme with licensed coaches at Tamworth Recreation Ground is here, and we can't wait for you to join us! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got personalized instruction to help you shine!

Plus, don't forget—private lessons are also available to book online for that extra special touch!

Any questions? Contact us via bookings@tennisinmerton.co.uk.
 

Schedule and booking can be made here

Register here and let’s make this summer unforgettable!

WELCOME!

WELCOME!

Joseph Hood Recreation Ground (not to be confused with Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields) is 8.5 hectares in size and is in Cannon Hill ward.

There are two blocks of tennis courts on this site. 

1) The first block contains courts 1-3, these are full size tarmac macadam Tennis courts.

2) The second block contains courts 4-5 which are full size tarmac macadam tennis courts , and courts 6-7 which are two mini tennis courts.

These tennis courts have recently undergone refurbishment to fully resurface and improve the quality of these facilities.It’s part of a nationwide project following investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain.

Booking information

  • Bookings can be made 7 days in advance of the day of booking. The next day of court bookings will be released at 22:00 for the next day.
  •  Individuals can only book a court for 60 mins each day on, and are restricted to one booking per day at all Tennis in Merton sites minus Wimbledon Park where it is 120 mins.
  • Any coaching on park courts not provided by Tennis in Merton are breaking the court booking terms of use, and if the court booker (whether the coach or the coachee) is found to be coaching or accepting coaching, they will be banned on Tennis in Merton’s Clubspark pages and their user profile deleted. The booking entitlement will be banned for a 6 month period across all of the Tennis in Merton sites in the borough. 
  • If you are coaching in the borough and wish to apply to be part of the Tennis in Merton team, please email: bookings@tennisinmerton.co.uk with a CV and cover letter with a brief background of the venues you would initially want to be coaching at. 

Booking assistance

  • Checking the booking on the calendar, printing your booking confirmation or having it on your mobile phone is helpful proof when attending the venue.
  •  If you don’t have internet access you can use a computer at a local library to book
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    If you can’t use the booking website / ClubSpark Booker app or visit a library, ring 020 4572 2155 for further help.

Book in 3 quick steps...

1. Check availability

View the online booking sheet to find your preferred booking slot.

2. Choose a session

Select your preferred available time and book. You can pay online with most major credit cards. Register online the first time you book.

3. Confirmation

We'll send you confirmation of your booking. You'll receive a pin number to access the venue. It's easy!

How to find us

Joseph Hood Recreation Ground
Martin Way
MORDEN
Surrey
SM4 4AR

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Our Partners

Equip
LTA
Merton Council