A guide to playing tennis
Most of Manhattan’s indoor tennis courts need booking first.
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Manhattan
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club has twelve indoor Har-Tru clay courts for year-round tennis. The club offers adult and junior programs, coaching and an early-morning drop-in session.
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.
A private indoor tennis club in the heart of Manhattan, offering five hard courts in a climate-controlled bubble facility year-round. It's a solid pick for travelers who want reliable indoor tennis without the New York weather worries, with an active social and adult-league scene alongside the courts.
On Randall's Island, John McEnroe Tennis Academy is billed as the largest indoor tennis club and training facility in the world. SPORTIME members and registered non-member Associates can rent court time; the site also has padel, pickleball, a pro shop and a cafe.
A hidden indoor tennis club perched above Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, with arched windows overlooking Park Avenue and 42nd Street below. It's open to the public with no membership required, making it a convenient stop for travelers wanting an indoor game in the heart of the city.
Yorkville Tennis Club on York Avenue in Manhattan has two indoor hard courts and does not require membership. Lessons and hourly court use are offered.
An indoor tennis club on 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, close to Koreatown and a short walk from the subway. Liahan Tennis centers on private and small-group coaching, with a ball machine and simulator available for solo practice. Google reviewers highlight patient, detail-focused instructors for players from complete beginners to advanced.
Harlem Tennis Center is home to HJTEP, a Harlem-based nonprofit tennis and education program. Four indoor hard courts host coaching, junior and adult programs, and team play, with seasonal registration open to Harlem residents and beyond.
We list 11 venues in Manhattan, including Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs, Sutton East Tennis Club and Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs.
Of these venues, 8 require booking. Each venue page shows how to book.