Valetta Grove (Ping! outdoor table): Ping Pong in Plaistow, London

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Valetta Grove, Plaistow, London ยท E13 0JR

This is a free outdoor public table tennis table on the Valetta Grove open space in Plaistow, Newham. It is part of Ping!, the scheme that Table Tennis England runs with Newham Council to drop permanent tables into parks and street spaces across the borough. It suits anyone nearby who fancies a quick game without paying or booking. The most useful thing to know is that you just turn up and play, so it is good for families, kids on the school run home, and small groups who want a casual knock-about. The table sits outdoors and is open to all, but you will usually need to bring your own bats and balls since outdoor Ping! tables rarely have equipment on site.

How Ping! works here

Ping! is a national programme from Table Tennis England that puts free, permanent table tennis tables in public spaces. In Newham the council runs it in partnership with Table Tennis England, placing tables in parks and open spaces like Valetta Grove. There is no membership, no staff and no charge. The table is a fixed outdoor unit, so it stays out in all weather and is available whenever you can reach it. During school holidays the council and Table Tennis England sometimes run organised sessions in the borough, but day to day the table is just there for anyone to use.

Good to know

It is completely free and you walk straight up, no booking. Outdoor Ping! tables almost never have bats and balls left out, so bring your own. The table is exposed to the weather, so a dry day makes for a better game. The open space sits off Valetta Grove in the E13 0JR area, a short walk from Plaistow. There are no toilets, cafe or lockers as you would get at an indoor venue, so treat it as a quick casual game rather than a full afternoon out. It works well for kids, beginners and a relaxed singles or doubles match.

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Common questions

What is the Valetta Grove Ping! table?
It is a free outdoor public table tennis table on the Valetta Grove open space in Plaistow, Newham, part of the Ping! programme run by Table Tennis England with Newham Council.
Is it free to play?
Yes. Ping! tables are free to use with no charge and no membership.
Do I need to book?
No. There is no booking and no staff. You just turn up and play whenever you can get there.
Do I need to bring my own bats and balls?
Usually yes. Outdoor Ping! tables rarely have equipment left on site, so bring your own bats and balls.
How many tables are there?
There is one outdoor table on the Valetta Grove open space.
What is the nearest station?
It is in the E13 0JR area, a short walk from Plaistow, which is on the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

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