Padel is a racket sport typically played in doubles on an enclosed court slightly smaller than a tennis court, that combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton.
The courts will be developed by local company Sefton Padel, subject to planning approval, and nine existing traditional tennis courts will also be refurbished the Council have said.
Sefton Council Leader Marion Atkinson said: “By working with Sefton Padel, this investment will create new jobs, generate income for the Council, support health and wellbeing and help maximise our borough’s assets.”
The new courts will be located at Victoria Park in Southport, Coronation Park in Crosby and at Formby’s Duke Street Park.
Sefton Council said consultations with local communities would take place in the coming months.
The first site is scheduled to open in spring 2026, subject to planning approval.
