Central Park Tennis Center

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    (212) 316-0800

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    centralparktenniscenter.com

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    Tennis Court

Address

Central Park West at 96th St New York , NY 10024 United States

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NYC Parks

With 26 fast-dry courts you’ll get a good game in any day at Central Park . Secure your spot at these popular courts by reserving one of the four courts available for online reservation . Read more

Laura Ginsberg

Courts are clean and well managed. Worth spending the money to reserve online so you don't have to wait for a court. Be sure to buy the NYC season permit in order to be able to reserve online.

K. Chae

Weekdays around 10-11am is best time to place. by 12pm more people start to come in and a plenty of sunshine will get you burned pretty quick!

Allison

If you can, try to get a reservation in advance (book up fast, else be prepared to wait an hour) and wear smooth soled shoes

Alex Diebald

Fantastic location, shity courts & subzero service - play at your own risk.

A Cee

Gorgeous day for some competition against my honey

Joseph Montag

Get here early if you don't have a reservation . These courts are very popular.

Mark Durney

Court 7 is the show court and reserved for Roger

Greg Lassiter

THE BEST PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS IN NYC

Karen Levine

Keep an umbrella in your locker.

Baby Buggy

Great lessons for kids 4 and up!

LP

The worst courts ever. Maybe two good bounces per hour.

Jeanne Freedland

Court 1 has a bench

Tom

I just saw the coyote here. Wow.

Cool Einstein

lindo ! :) cool

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