Howard Bennett Playground

2 x Hard Outdoor
Mini court Outdoor
Hitting wall Outdoor

Plan your visit

Access: Open to the public
Permit: NYC Parks requires a tennis permit on outdoor courts from the first Saturday in April to the Sunday before Thanksgiving: a $100 adult season permit or a $15 single-play permit.
Price: Rates vary — see price details
Booking: Walk-in with permit Use the website option below to check the venue’s current booking and access rules.
Hours

Price detailsPrices

NYC Parks single-play tennis permitdaily

USD 15 per person / hr

Venue details

Property type: Public park
Other sports: Basketball

About the venue

Howard Bennett Playground is a neighborhood park in Harlem with outdoor hard tennis courts set among shaded trees, alongside a playground and basketball courts. It's a relaxed, low-key spot for a casual hit or a family outing, with both full-size and mini courts plus a hitting wall for practice.

On court

Two full-size and four mini hard courts, all outdoors, plus a hitting wall for solo practice. Restrooms are on site.

Before you go

Walk-on play is reported, but check current access.

Hours

Daily: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours from Google Maps (park hours). NYC Parks: most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.

What this venue has

Restrooms

Location

32 W 136th St, New York, NY 10037, USA

Low confidenceChecked 2026-08-16

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