Rocks Lane Barnes

Rocks Lane Barnes is a multi-sports centre on Rocks Lane in Barnes, SW13, opposite Ranelagh Avenue and on the edge of Barnes Common in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is part of the Rocks Lane group of sports centres, and padel sits alongside tennis, football, netball, mini sports and a children's playground. Playtomic lists 5 padel courts, all outdoor and uncovered, so reviewers advise keeping an eye on the forecast. Booking is via Playtomic. Hours are 08:00 to 22:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday, and 09:00 to 22:00 on Wednesday and Thursday; Google shows slightly different times, so check the app. The site is easier to reach by car than by train, as there is no station close by. The centre scores 4.3 from 135 Google reviews. Players like having plenty of padel courts in one place and the regular padel socials, although one review says a Sunday evening coach was lax about pairing players by level and keeping to time. Food gets a mention too: a Friday burger offer is praised for quality and price. The sharpest complaint is about a staff member switching off the floodlights while players were still collecting their belongings in the dark.