Some clubs take years to become event venues. Padel 365 Richmond Park did it in about twelve months. It opened in Milnerton in 2025, hosted a 42-hour padel marathon that October, and in October 2026 it co-hosted the first Growthpoint SA National Padel Championships with its sister club in Century City.
Now it has joined the Bear Digital Cup Series as the league’s 11th club. Here is our guide to the venue: the courts, the events, the food, the socials, a few tips for squash players making the switch, and what a league matchday there will look like.
Padel 365 Richmond Park is an indoor padel club on Richmond Northern Close in the Richmond Park development, Milnerton, with easy access to the N7. It has five indoor padel courts with Capture streaming and replay on every one, plus pickleball, a restaurant with a pizza oven, a café, a snack bar and a pro shop. Courts are booked on Playtomic, the club is open 6am–11pm on weekdays and 6am–10pm on weekends, and it is the home venue of Padel 365 – Richmond Park, the Cup Series’ 11th club.
Where it is and how to get there
The club is on Richmond Northern Close in the Richmond Park development in Milnerton. The N7 is close by, which makes it an easy trip from the northern suburbs, the West Coast and Century City alike, and parking is free and private, which you will appreciate on a busy Saturday.
Inside, it is big and bright. The five padel courts sit under one roof, with reception, the pro shop, the restaurant and courtside tables around them. Every court is indoors, so the south-easter and the winter rain do not get a vote.
The courts
Two of the five padel courts carry headline names: the Growthpoint Properties Match Court and the Santam Championship Court. Between them sit Stitch Court 2, Padel 3 and Padel 4. All five have Capture streaming and replay, so every match can be watched back.
| Court | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Growthpoint Properties Match Court | The match court |
| Stitch Court 2 | Indoor, with Capture streaming and replay |
| Padel 3 | Indoor, with Capture streaming and replay |
| Padel 4 | Indoor, with Capture streaming and replay |
| Santam Championship Court | The championship court |
A venue built for big days
Richmond Park’s events record is what makes it stand out, even in a city full of good clubs.
Why does that matter for a club league? A Cup Series fixture is six matches on one Saturday afternoon, with two squads, their captains and their supporters arriving together. A venue that has run a 42-hour marathon and a weekend of national championship padel will take that in its stride.
From squash to padel: what carries over
Padel 365 is co-owned by Paul Atkinson, a former top-five South African squash player, which feels fitting: squash players are some of the quickest converts to padel. If you are one of them, here is what carries over, and what to unlearn.
Pickleball: the other game in the building
Richmond Park is one of the few clubs in the league where you can also book pickleball, on Playtomic alongside the padel courts. It is played with solid paddles and a perforated plastic ball on a smaller court with no walls, and it is an easy game to pick up. It is a handy option for a mixed group where not everyone plays padel yet, or as a change of pace on a rest day.
Off the court: pizza oven, pro shop and courtside tables
There is a restaurant, a café and a snack bar, and the restaurant has a pizza oven, which tends to settle where the post-match debrief happens. The pro shop is at reception, and rental rackets are available if you are new to the game or have left yours at home.
The courtside tables make it easy to watch the next match with a drink in hand, which is exactly what you want on a Cup Series Saturday with six matches on the go.
| Facility | At Richmond Park |
|---|---|
| Food and drink | Restaurant with a pizza oven, café and snack bar |
| Shop | Pro shop at reception, plus racket hire |
| Comfort | Changing rooms and Wi-Fi |
| Family | Play park |
| Watching | Courtside tables |
| Parking | Free and private |
Socials and coaching: the way in
If you are new to Richmond Park, or new to padel, the socials are the easiest way to meet people at your level and find regular games.
How to book and when it is open
Padel courts, pickleball and coaching are all booked on Playtomic: search for Padel 365 Richmond Park. You can also call the club on 060 695 9678, or follow @padel365_cpt on Instagram for news and events.
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6am to 11pm |
| Saturday, Sunday and public holidays | 6am to 10pm |
Richmond Park in the Cup Series
Padel 365 – Richmond Park is the league’s 11th club. It took one of the places that opened when the league grew from 10 to 20 clubs due to demand, and it enters squads in all six divisions. It plays its home fixtures here and competes for the same R180,000 prize pool, and the same route to Finals Weekend, as every other club.
All six matches of a home fixture are played at the home venue, and with five courts Richmond Park has room to play most of a fixture at the same time, so home Saturdays should be busy, compact and loud.
Two derbies could come to Milnerton if the draw allows: the Padel 365 derby against Century City, and the Koeberg corridor rivalry with Aura. We cover both in our guide to the derbies to watch, and the club’s neighbours in our guide to padel in the northern suburbs and West Coast.
See the club’s squads, fixtures and results as the season unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Padel 365 Richmond Park?
On Richmond Northern Close in the Richmond Park development, Milnerton, with easy access to the N7. Parking is free.
How many courts does Padel 365 Richmond Park have?
Five indoor padel courts: the Growthpoint Properties Match Court, Stitch Court 2, Padel 3, Padel 4 and the Santam Championship Court. Pickleball is also available.
How do I book a court?
On Playtomic. Search for Padel 365 Richmond Park. Pickleball and coaching are booked there too.
What are the opening hours?
6am to 11pm on weekdays, and 6am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays.
Is there a social for beginners?
Yes. The club runs a Tuesday lunchtime social for beginners, and a men’s Wednesday morning social.
Can I hire a racket?
Yes. Rental rackets are available at the club.
Which Cup Series club plays here?
Padel 365 – Richmond Park, the league’s 11th club, which enters squads in all six divisions of the 2027 Summer League.