Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA and is catching on fast here in the UK
In accordance with the Merton council priority to make Merton a Borough of Sport a private sector group has proposed to lease the decayed and derelict tennis courts adjacent to the Hillcross car park and convert to a Pickleball Centre.
We agree that this proposal should be seriously and urgently negotiated
Advantages
- Removal of an eyesore
- Provision of a sporting facility to the residents and potentially providing an income to the Council
- Driving out of illegal activities in the Hillcross car park
- Enable both young and not so young to participate in healthy exercise in a great environment under the supervision of pickleball professionals
- Potential introduction of the sport with coaching to local schools in the borough
If you agree that this facility should be established on the disused tennis courts adjacent to the Hillcross carpark please sign the attached petition and provide your email address.
Best wishes,
Nick McLean & Michael Patterson
Councillors for Cannon Hill Ward