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Central Park West at 96th St New York , NY 10024 United States
Reservations | Yes |
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
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.
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!
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
Fantastic location, shity courts & subzero service - play at your own risk.
Gorgeous day for some competition against my honey
Get here early if you don't have a reservation . These courts are very popular.
Court 7 is the show court and reserved for Roger
THE BEST PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS IN NYC
Keep an umbrella in your locker.
Great lessons for kids 4 and up!
The worst courts ever. Maybe two good bounces per hour.
Court 1 has a bench
I just saw the coyote here. Wow.
lindo ! :) cool
Amazing place for a long run. Almost feels like you are out of the city and so many runners are out as well! - Kristine Yapp
Beautiful area of the park to meet with friends and play a little frisbee - Peter Bernstein
Beautiful spot with scenic views. Great spot to run or jog. - Kimmie Ohh
The ten clay courts at West 96th Street near the Hudson River Greenway offer beautiful views of the Hudson River and the surrounding gardens. Click on the link to reserve a court during tennis season. - NYC Parks
Great courts to play on with plenty of back court space. Hard courts with some give to them so doesn't tax the body.Nice locker room and lounge. Great overall facility with friendly staff. - Brian Silvestry
Good prices per hour and plenty of courts, but personally don't like playing on clay!! - Andrew C
Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground - Angi W
Great section of the park, with plenty of space and fewer people. - Jackson Isaacson
I love this store! They are really celebrating 4th of July with delicious swordfish nacho sampling. YUM! - Danielle s