Enhancing Community Recreation at Willowdale: Proposal for Conversion of Lawn Bowling Court to Tennis or Padel Facility

Enhance recreational offerings at the Willowdale Lawn Bowling site on Beecroft Road by repurposing one existing lawn bowling green into a modern tennis or padel court facility. The initiative aims to broaden community engagement, attract a more diverse user base, and maximize utilization of the space.

Rationale

While lawn bowling remains a valued activity, participation trends across urban communities show increasing demand for accessible, social, and fast-growing sports such as tennis and especially padel. Introducing these amenities would:

• Increase overall site usage across different age groups
• Provide a complementary activity rather than a replacement
• Align with evolving recreational preferences in the neighborhood