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Clay Tennis Courts in Manhattan

6 venues

Some of Manhattan’s clay tennis courts let you turn up and play, and some need booking first.

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Manhattan

Places to play

01

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
Hours, booking and sources
03

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
Hours, booking and sources
05

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
06

Town Tennis Club

A historic private tennis club perched on a rooftop in the heart of Manhattan, founded in 1954 by tennis champions Sidney Wood and Don Budge. It has hosted countless tennis legends over the decades, and today it pairs its courts with indoor dining, an outdoor terrace, a gym, and locker rooms with sauna and steam rooms for members.

Courts
3 courts · Outdoor
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hours, booking and sources

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Where can I find clay tennis courts in Manhattan?

We list 6 venues in Manhattan, including Central Park Tennis Center, Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs and Sutton East Tennis Club.

Do I need to book clay tennis courts in Manhattan?

Of these venues, 2 allow walk-in use and 2 require booking. Each venue page shows how to book.