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Tennis Courts You Can Book in Manhattan

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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

Riverside Park

Riverside Park’s public tennis courts at West 119th Street sit along the Hudson River in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.

Courts
10 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AMHours 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

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

Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs

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.

Courts
5 courts · Hard · Indoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM – 12:00 AMSat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Price
from $50
Hours, booking and sources
06

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
07

Vanderbilt Tennis Club

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.

Courts
1 court · Hard · Indoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Hours, booking and sources
08

Octagon Tennis Courts

Octagon Tennis Courts on Roosevelt Island is operated by RIOC and has six courts. Reservations are open to residents and non-residents in one-hour slots.

Courts
6 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PMOfficial court hours are 07:00–22:00 from April 1 through November; courts close in winter.
Price
Free
Hours, booking and sources

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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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    Riverside Park Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Sutton East Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club - Advantage Tennis Clubs Hours · Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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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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    Vanderbilt Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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    Octagon Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Official court hours are 07:00–22:00 from April 1 through November; courts close in winter.
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    Yorkville Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    Riverbank State Park Tennis Courts 🎾 Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    East Side Tennis Association Hours · Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · The posted court schedule changes by season; check the current schedule before visiting.
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    Liahan Tennis Hours · Daily: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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    Harlem Tennis Center Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Hudson River Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go