TrevED Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Out of interest, why aren't there any tennis courts or public basketball courts on the rye? Seems crazy given all the space and amount of interest there would be. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckman Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Adventure playground is up for let . Make a great 3 or 4 tennis courts . There is also a basketball court there .. I never understood why that's not accessible to the public . Five a side court would be great as well Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1384495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Definitely would like to see the basketball court accessible to everyone as in Dulwich Park. My son loves basketball and could never understand why the nets were locked away. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1384562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevED Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Does anyone know who or how to contact someone regarding this? I would call the Southwark Council but they're almost impossible to pin down. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1384648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippydoo Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 There used to be 2 tennis courts where the outdoor gym is now Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1384688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMurphy Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 if i can add my name to any email / petition to get tennis courts on the rye, i would be more than happy to do so. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1385307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyr Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 The completely defunct and never used bowling green area would be great for tennis courts.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1385804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevED Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Yes, I've often thought the bowling green as two tennis courts would be perfect.No one on the forum knows who to contact? Hmmm, might have to take this onto twitter and report back. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1385930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 cazzyr Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The completely defunct and never used bowling> green area would be great for tennis courts..I thought there were plans for the bowling green?Can't remember what they were, though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1385939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Can't remember what they were, though!Crazy Golf I think. Sounds expensive. I'd like to see some cricket nets. Dulwich Park nets are always busy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1386212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchchocolate Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 A few of the more local, smaller parks have tennis or basketball courts. Harold Moody Park in Nunhead has basketball. Telegraph Hill Park has tennis courts. I've definitely seen others. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1387785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerman Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 cazzyr Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The completely defunct and never used bowling> green area would be great for tennis courts..Seems a shame that they closed the bowling green area. Isn't basketball an American thing? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1387793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 jimbo1964 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Can't remember what they were, though!> > Crazy Golf I think. Sounds expensive. I'd like to> see some cricket nets. Dulwich Park nets are> always busy.Oh yes that's right, it was Crazy Golf. They had that at the Horniman over the summer I think.But nothing seems to have been done for ages at the bowling green? Did they give up on their plans? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1387805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwilliams Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I'd love to have tennis courts in Peckham Rye! I live really close, but have to go to Dulwich park if I want to play. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1388645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipop Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 The plans for mini golf were rejected by the council. The cost of playing was going to be well out of reach of many families. I'm not sure how successful/profitable the one in Hornimans was this past summer.The Council is still looking for solutions for the area - however they say that it costs money to maintain the hut and they want something that will pay for its upkeep. So - tennis courts/basketball etc won't meet their approval. The previous bowls club no longer exists and no one has come forward to start a new one. It is a huge pity to see it sitting there unused. Friends of Peckham Rye park are hoping to install an opening near the Sexby Gardens so at least people can get into it (it is locked at the moment and not accessible). Any suggestions for its use that will meet Council approval(ie bring in revenue) would be gratefully received!Sue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> jimbo1964 Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Can't remember what they were, though!> > > > Crazy Golf I think. Sounds expensive. I'd like> to> > see some cricket nets. Dulwich Park nets are> > always busy.> > > Oh yes that's right, it was Crazy Golf. They had> that at the Horniman over the summer I think.> > But nothing seems to have been done for ages at> the bowling green? Did they give up on their> plans? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1389029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckman Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I'd love to know what friends of peckham rye park do ? I'm sure they try their bes Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1389036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckman Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Business plan please ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1389037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipop Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 peckman Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Business plan please ?The Friends have not made any proposal for the old Bowls area - we are a small group of volunteers who work towards preserving and maintaining the park. Not a business or a charity even! Our main event is the fete in early September and we look after the wildlife garden.It would be the Council that would fund a basketball or tennis court. And its they who will decide whats to be done with the Bowls area, though we (and anyone else who wishes to) have the opportunity to express our views on a proposal.I understand that the Bowls area was discussed at a recent Community meeting and Matthew Hill who is a project manager for Southwark Council's leisure department is involved in preparing options for the Council to consider. His email is [email protected] if anyone wishes to contact him Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1389633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevED Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks for the replies and emails.It's interesting that areas of a park need to bring in revenue. I get it, but the new kids playground must have cost a fortune and I don't see how it pays for itself (outside of parents spending at the cafe). Also, how the upkeep of the rugby/aussie rules (?!)/football areas pays for themselves is beyond me. I guess clubs pay a fee to the park?Anyway, i'll look to send Matthew Hill an email :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1390111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipop Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I'm afraid that everything has to pay its way these days! Southwark at least is still maintaining its parks to some extent - some boroughs are not.The Friends put pressure on councillors to maintain and improve the park for all age groups. But Council budget constraints are a constant issue. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1391918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMurphy Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 there's now a consultation on what should replace the bowling green, I've just submitted why I think a tennis court would be a great idea...https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,2144121 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/242405-peckham-rye-tennis-basketball/#findComment-1449208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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