The ribbon has been cut as two new netball and tennis courts are officially opened in St Albans.
The Verulamium Park sports facilities have been available for public use since February, however, the city's mayor Cllr Anthony Rowlands officially declared the courts open on Saturday (July 8).
The all-weather courts have been provided by St Albans City & District Council, and will managed by Everyone Active on the local authority's behalf.
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The facilities are situated next to the Abbey View Athletics Track, and are secured by a 12-foot fence.
A similar facility had been in place prior to the construction of the new courts.
However, it "had reached the end of its life some years ago" and is now the location of a children's play area.
An opening ceremony on Saturday was attended by Cllr Chris White, Cllr Helen Campbell, members of the Kardale Netball Club and Everyone Active contracts manager James McNulty.
St Albans mayor Cllr Anthony Rowlands said: "I’m delighted to have presided over the official opening of these first-class outdoor courts.
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“The theme of my civic year is All Ages Together and these courts are a great example of the community facilities that I am keen to promote.
“They are there for residents of all ages and abilities to use and I am delighted to hear that the number of bookings has been building up steadily.
"It is also great to see netball back in Verulamium Park after an absence of a few years.
“I would urge people to take a look and make use of the courts which are in an accessible and central location, just a few minutes’ walk from the City Centre.”
Everyone Active’s James McNulty added: "We are thrilled to be able to offer our local community these exciting new all-weather netball and tennis courts.
“It is very easy to go online, book a time slot with some friends and then enjoy some healthy exercise and some sport.”
The courts are available to be booked by individuals and sports clubs, and can be booked via the Everyone Active website: www.everyoneactive.com
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