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Clay Tennis Courts in New York City

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In Manhattan’s parks, clay is an outdoor game; indoors, clubs in Manhattan and Queens keep the surface in play under cover. Access changes with the setting: park courts are public, while some club courts require membership or guest status.

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Central Park Tennis Center

Tucked into the heart of Central Park near 96th Street, this is New York City's largest public tennis facility — 26 clay courts and 4 hard courts run by NYC Parks. It's classic park tennis: unpretentious, busy, and social, with courts available to anyone on a walk-in or reservation basis right in the middle of Manhattan's most famous green space.

Courts
30 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: from 6:30 AM until sunsetSeason runs from early April through November, weather permitting (operator). The schedule above applies in season.
Price
from $15
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03

Kissena Park

Twelve outdoor courts — four hard and eight Har-Tru clay — sit inside Kissena Park, a large, well-loved Queens park known for its lake, trails, and relaxed neighborhood feel. It's a good pick for a laid-back public park session rather than a polished club experience.

Courts
12 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PMHours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
04

Prospect Park Tennis Center

Prospect Park Tennis Center operates year-round in Brooklyn, with outdoor play in season and a seasonal tennis bubble. Prospect Park Alliance works with NYC Parks, and the center offers lessons for youth and adults.

Courts
11 courts
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PMOutdoor and bubbled indoor court seasons have different schedules; check current reservations before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
05

Sutton East Tennis Club

An indoor clay tennis club on Manhattan's Upper East Side, open daily year-round for pay-to-play court time without needing a membership. It's a longstanding fixture for city players wanting real clay underfoot through the winter, with on-staff pros for lessons and a pro shop for gear and stringing.

Courts
8 courts · Clay · Indoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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07

96th Street Clay Tennis Courts

Ten outdoor red clay courts are located at Riverside Park near West 96th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Riverside Tennis Association offers adult and junior programs, private lessons and summer camps here.

Courts
10 courts · Clay · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: from 7:00 AM until sunsetSeason runs April to November. Hours change month by month with daylight; the operator's monthly table is approximate. The schedule above applies in season.
Price
from $15
Hours, booking and sources
08

The West Side Tennis Club

The West Side Tennis Club is a private club in Forest Hills, Queens, near the E and F subway lines. It offers indoor and outdoor tennis, with a clubhouse restaurant and other member amenities.

Courts
38 courts · 10 indoor · 28 outdoor
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PMSun: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PMThe club’s general 08:00–22:00 listing does not confirm bookable tennis court hours.
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Where can I find clay tennis courts in New York City?

We list 14 venues in New York City, including Central Park Tennis Center, Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs and Kissena Park.

Do I need to book clay tennis courts in New York City?

Of these venues, 3 allow walk-in use and 3 require booking. Each venue page shows how to book.

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    Central Park Tennis Center Hours · Daily: from 6:30 AM until sunset · Season runs from early April through November, weather permitting (operator). The schedule above applies in season.
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    Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
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    Kissena Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Prospect Park Tennis Center Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Outdoor and bubbled indoor court seasons have different schedules; check current reservations before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Sutton East Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    SPORTIME Randall's Island (John McEnroe Tennis Academy) Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    96th Street Clay Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: from 7:00 AM until sunset · Season runs April to November. Hours change month by month with daylight; the operator's monthly table is approximate. The schedule above applies in season.
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    The West Side Tennis Club Hours · Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · The club’s general 08:00–22:00 listing does not confirm bookable tennis court hours.
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    CityView Racquet Club Hours · Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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    Town Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Baybridge Pool & Racquet Club Hours · Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM · The club lists seasonal hours from April 20 to November 9, 2026; confirm current court slots with reception.
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    Tennis Center at Richmond County Country Club Hours · Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · The listed club hours do not confirm tennis-court availability; members should check court slots.
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    Sunnyside Gardens Tennis Club Hours · Courts are open from 8am to sunset. The season begins in early May and ends in late November; weather permitting. Peak "prime time" hours: 8–10AM Monday through Friday; 5PM – closing Monday through Friday; 8AM – closing Weekends and Holidays.
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    Knickerbocker Field Club Hours · The club lists weekday opening at 07:30, Saturday at 08:00 and Sunday at 08:45, with closing at dark; confirm court slots before visiting.