Cheltenham has a wide range of sports and play facilities around the town. You'll find information under the headings below, including maps and booking.
Our parks directory also has information about what sport and play facilities you'll find in many of our parks and green spaces.
Public play areas and recreational facilities can be found all over the town and vary in size, equipment and suitability for age groups.
View a map of play areas in CheltenhamAll facilities are inspected on a weekly basis for safety and cleanliness and any necessary repairs carried out immediately.
Please contact the parks team to report any misuse or defects to us.
Have a look at our map for information on which sports can be played where.
View a map of sports pitches and facilities in Cheltenham For information on booking sports pitches and pavilions or to report misuse or damage to any ground please contact the parks team.
Twelve of the council's thirteen playing fields have pavilions with showers and changing rooms that can be used by playing teams.
Use the map link above to find locations.
For more information on how to hire one of these rooms please contact the parks team.
Tennis courts can be found in the picturesque areas of Montpellier Gardens and Pittville Park.
Playing tennis in the park is an accessible and affordable way to have fun, enjoy exercise and meet people, whatever your age or playing ability. There are three tennis courts at Pittville Park and six at Montpellier Gardens. These are run by Tennis In The Park Cheltenham and are available all year round.
Tennis In The Park Cheltenham offers two simple choices of how to play:
To book a court or buy and annual access code, visit the Tennis In The Park Cheltenham website.
The courts have dedicated coaches who are supported by East Glos Tennis. Professional, friendly and fully qualified, they offer a mix of adult and junior coaching sessions as well as private coaching
Visit the tennis coaching page for more details.
The six tennis courts are located in the gardens. You can book and pay for tennis on the Tennis In The Park Cheltenham website. You can also book courts at the Garden Cafe in person when the cafe is open.
The three tennis courts are located near the Boathouse next to the skate park. You can book and pay for tennis on the Tennis In The Park Cheltenham website or at the Boathouse in person when it's open.
Pittville Park west is the location for the park's 9 hole pitch and putt course.
To hire and pay for the equipment, please visit the Boathouse.
Use of the course is not allowed outside of the Boathouse opening hours.
To be able to fish on council water courses you will need:
In Pittville Park, fishing is only permitted on the Lower Lake.
Fishing is not permitted on Pittville Upper Lake (east of Evesham Road) or on the lake in Hatherley Park.
Please ensure that you have purchased your fishing permit and have your Environment Agency rod licence.
Cheltenham Borough Council staff may ask to see your licence and day permit.
The lower lake is also a boating lake and anglers should make sure, when casting, that their swim is clear of boats (and also wildlife) to prevent injury.
There is a closed fishing season from 15 March to 16 June.
During this time FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED.
We have decided to observe the Environment Agency recommended closed season to ensure that the stock of fish can regain condition and spawn with little disturbance. It also allows the resident wildlife to raise their young.
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