TENNIS courts in Glasgow have officially reopened after £146,000 renovation. 

Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre celebrated the opening by hosting an open day on Sunday, June 18 for more than 200 people from the local community.

The renovation saw the Newlands Park courts undergo extensive work to ensure viability for years to come, including resurfacing, repainting, new fencing, new nets, and a new gate system. 

The work was managed by LTA and funded by the UK government and LTA Tennis Foundation through the LTA's Park Project. 

Project funding will also be used to transform several other park courts across the local area, including Victoria Park, Knightswood Park, Drumchapel Park, Queens Park, Kelvingrove Park, Garrowhill Park and Maryhill Park.

This nationwide programme of investment is seeing thousands of existing park tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition brought back to life for the benefit of communities across the country.

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Cllr Ruairi Kelly, vonvener for Neighbourhood Services and Assets at Glasgow City Council, said: "The Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre is another example of the success of the People Make Glasgow Communities programme, with a local organisation working with the council to manage a community asset. 

"Working with partner organisations to access wider funding opportunities, a far superior facility will now be available to the local community with activities for people of all abilities on offer."

Jamie MacDonald, chair of Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre, said: "Newlands Park’s tennis courts are almost 100 years old: well-used but were in decline until now.

"Friends of Newlands Park’s members have worked hard to maintain the courts while also planning for a new Community Tennis Centre.

"We are delighted that the park is now receiving this investment, which recognises and reflects the vision and commitment of local people.

"It is the key to another 100 years of accessible tennis, bringing health and socio-economic benefits to our lively and thriving park, and to the city."

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Julie Porter, chief operating officer at the LTA, said: "After months of hard work, we’re delighted to see the Newlands Park tennis courts officially back open to the public, and in better shape than ever.  

"Public tennis courts are such vital facilities for getting active and we want as many people as possible, of all ages and abilities, to pick up a racket and enjoy playing tennis.

"Thanks to this investment the sport will be opened up to more players, for years to come."

Stuart Andrew MP, Sports Minister, said: "We are committed to levelling up access to sport which is so important for the nation’s physical and mental health. 

"The UK Government and the LTA are working together to deliver thousands of refurbished courts across Great Britain, supported by £30million of investment including in Glasgow’s Newlands Park.  

"These improved tennis facilities in Newlands Park will provide the local community with fun opportunities to get active and potentially become the next Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu."

The LTA is the National Governing Body of tennis for Great Britain.