Where the concierge points people first
- Central Park Tennis Center — Near West 96th Street inside the park, with a big bank of clay courts and a few hard courts. The clubhouse is where visitors can buy a single-play pass. (40.7894, -73.9619)
- Riverside Clay Tennis Association — Volunteers keep the clay courts in Riverside Park at 96th Street in shape. The river view is the bonus; a city permit is still needed to play. (40.8108, -73.9638)
- McCarren Park Tennis Courts — Hard courts on the Williamsburg–Greenpoint border, busy on summer evenings with a young local crowd. (40.7218, -73.9546)
- Astoria Park Tennis Courts — Beside the East River in Queens, under the bridges. Often easier to get onto than Manhattan courts at weekends. (40.7756, -73.9244)
- Sportime Randalls Island, JMTA New York City — The indoor option, home to John McEnroe's academy on Randalls Island. Pay by the hour, play year-round, and ask about equipment hire. (40.7928, -73.9192)
The rest of the tennis courts in New York — every one we hold
- Binghamton Racquet Club (40.8208, -73.9767)
- Brian Watkins Tennis Center (40.7154, -73.9755)
- Brynley Bryant Tennis (40.7640, -73.9861)
- CityPickle (40.7677, -73.9745)
- Columbia Tennis Center (40.8742, -73.9167)
- Court 16 (40.6907, -73.9833)
- Court 16 LIC (40.7523, -73.9448)
- Court 16 Manhattan-FiDi – Tennis & Pickleball (40.7078, -74.0089)
- Court 16 Tennis (40.6817, -73.9842)
- Decatur Playground Tennis Courts (40.6814, -73.9363)
- Edgewater Tennis Court -Tennis Prime at Independence Harbor (40.8095, -73.9855)
- Fort Greene Tennis Courts (40.6904, -73.9755)
- Fort Lee Racquet Club (40.8525, -73.9827)
- Gotham Tennis (40.8250, -73.9315)
- Green Arc Energy Advisors LLC (40.7588, -73.9745)
- Harlem Tennis Center (40.8184, -73.9356)
- HEAD Tennis (40.7492, -73.9879)
- Hudson River Park Tennis Courts (40.7272, -74.0113)
- Hudson River Park Trust (40.7332, -74.0108)
- John McEnroe Tennis Academy (40.7927, -73.9195)
- John McEnroe Tennis Academy, New York City (40.7963, -73.9222)
- Johnny Mac Tennis Project (40.7929, -73.9192)
- Kids Tennis Co (40.7844, -73.9717)
- Leonia Tennis Club (40.8564, -73.9956)
- Liahan Tennis (40.7463, -73.9866)
- Little Heroes Tennis and Fitness (40.8562, -73.9958)
- Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club (40.7599, -73.9943)
- Milstein Family Tennis Center (40.8741, -73.9167)
- Octagon Tennis Courts (40.7685, -73.9437)
- Pop Up Tennis Kids (40.6690, -73.9839)
- Racquet & Tennis Club (40.7588, -73.9731)
- Ridgefield Park Tennis Court (40.8538, -74.0230)
- Riverside Park Tennis Courts (40.8120, -73.9653)
- Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (40.7570, -73.9553)
- RPNY Tennis (40.7560, -73.9688)
- Stevens Institute of Technology Tennis Courts (40.7470, -74.0250)
- Stevens Institute of Technology Tennis Courts (40.7397, -74.0060)
- Super Duper Tennis (40.7108, -74.0085)
- Tennis at Astoria Park (40.7746, -73.9244)
- Tennis courts (40.8502, -74.0062)
- Tennis courts (40.8137, -73.9386)
- Tennis Point NYC & Friends (40.7505, -73.9693)
- Town Tennis Club (40.7571, -73.9624)
- Vanderbilt Tennis Club (40.7527, -73.9775)
- Yorkville Tennis Club (40.7783, -73.9457)
Public courts need a Parks permit or a single-play pass in season
NYC Parks courts run on a season, roughly April to November. During it, adults need a season permit or a single-play pass to use public courts; out of season, play is free where nets are up. Some courts can be secured ahead online through NYC Parks, and others are first come, first served. Public courts do not hire out racquets or balls, so bring your own or use a private club.
Questions people ask
What are the best public tennis courts in New York?
Central Park Tennis Center for clay, Riverside Park for river views, and McCarren or Astoria Park for Brooklyn and Queens.
Do you need a permit to play tennis in New York parks?
During the season, roughly April to November, yes, or a single-play pass. Outside the season, public courts are free.
How many tennis courts are there in New York?
Num's directory maps 50 tennis courts and clubs in and around the city.
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