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Tennis Courts You Can Book in New York City

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A New York reservation can put you on Hudson-side park clay, a Queens public tennis center or an indoor club. Some public courts also accept walk-ins, while club bookings may depend on membership or guest access. Decide on the setting before choosing how to secure a court.

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USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is the public tennis facility behind the US Open, set in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. Outdoor and indoor hard courts are open to book by the hour, so you can play on the same grounds as the pros. It's a great stop for visiting players who want a genuine Grand Slam venue experience alongside their game.

Courts
12 indoor · Outdoor · Not listed · Hard
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price
from $42
Hours, booking and sources
02

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
04

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
05

Active Pickleball Tennis Center @ Queens College Tennis Center

A tennis and pickleball center on the Queens College campus in Flushing. The operator lists six indoor hard courts and six seasonal outdoor tennis courts; paid rentals are reserved by phone. Current Queens College students and staff can use designated complimentary walk-in recreation hours.

Courts
12 courts · 6 indoor · 6 outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PMSat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMPublished center hours differ across the operator’s pages; indoor and outdoor court slots may also differ. Check the booking calendar.
Price
Outdoor · from $25/hrIndoor · from $45/hr
Hours, booking and sources
06

Cunningham Tennis

Cunningham Tennis is a well-equipped club in Fresh Meadows, Queens, with 10 hard courts split between indoor and outdoor play, open to walk-ins as well as bookings. Reviewers praise the coaching staff and the programs for adults and kids, including a popular summer camp, plus an air-conditioned clubhouse to unwind in between matches.

Courts
10 courts · Hard
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Price
from $30
Hours, booking and sources
07

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
08

McCarren Park Tennis Courts

McCarren Park Tennis Courts is a public tennis center inside Brooklyn's McCarren Park, run by a private vendor that puts up a heated winter bubble over the courts each season. It's open to everyone — sign up for outdoor courts in summer or book an indoor reservation come winter.

Courts
7 courts · Hard
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PMPark hours do not establish seasonal court availability. Check the center’s booking calendar for indoor and outdoor slots.
Hours, booking and sources

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    USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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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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    Active Pickleball Tennis Center @ Queens College Tennis Center Hours · Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Published center hours differ across the operator’s pages; indoor and outdoor court slots may also differ. Check the booking calendar.
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    Cunningham Tennis Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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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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    McCarren Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Park hours do not establish seasonal court availability. Check the center’s booking calendar for indoor and outdoor slots.
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    Sutton East Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    Commonpoint Queens Tennis and Athletic Center Hours · Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Outdoor and indoor seasons have different hours; confirm the current court booking calendar.
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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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    Juniper Valley Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: from 8:00 AM until sunset
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    Yorkville Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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    MatchPoint NYC Bensonhurst Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM · Published hours describe the club facility; available court slots may differ. Confirm your booking time.
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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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    McKinley Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Riverbank State Park Tennis Courts 🎾 Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Silver Lake Park Hours · Tennis is listed for April–November with hours around 08:00–20:00 that vary by season; the park’s overnight hours are not court hours.
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    Court 16 Long Island City – Tennis & Pickleball Hours · Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · The operator publishes different year-round and summer schedules; check current court slots before visiting.
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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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    CityView Racquet Club Hours · Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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    Liahan Tennis Hours · Daily: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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    Court 16 Downtown Brooklyn – Tennis and Pickleball Hours · Mon–Thu: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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    McGuire Fields Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
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    Harlem Tennis Center Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Tennis CourtvBrooklyn College West End Hours · Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · The listed hours are for the campus; court rentals require an approved group application and times are arranged separately. Hours from Google Maps (these are the school's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    York College Tennis Courts Hours · The published weekday windows describe athletic-field availability; tennis court rental times require confirmation.
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    Heights Casino Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Club operating hours are listed as 07:00–23:00; confirm tennis-court booking times with the club.
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    Hudson River Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 6:00 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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    Aviator Sports & Events Center Hours · General center hours are published, but tennis availability on the shared indoor floor must be confirmed. Published center hours are Monday–Friday 05:30–midnight and Saturday–Sunday 06:00–midnight; tennis availability on the shared floor must be confirmed separately.
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    New York City Tennis Club Hours · Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sun: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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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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    Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go