Updated October 2026. Tennis City NYC › New York City Tennis Courts by Borough
Commonpoint Queens runs the tennis center at Alley Pond, with indoor courts in a domed bubble and outdoor courts in warmer months. Its listed indoor open-time rate runs from $38 to $67 an hour, and you can book up to two days ahead. Another Commonpoint page shows slightly lower rates, so confirm the price when you book.
Location and contact
79-20 Winchester Blvd, Queens Village, NY 11427. Email [email protected]. NYC Parks’ listing gives (718) 255-2127 as the main number and (718) 269-7262 for rentals.
Listed rates
| Court time | When | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor prime | Mon to Fri 3pm to 10pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm | $67 |
| Indoor off-peak | Mon to Fri 8am to 3pm, Sat and Sun 4pm to 10pm | $48 |
| Indoor early | Weekdays 8am to 9am | $38 |
| Walk-in, prime | Prime hours | $51 |
| Walk-in, non-prime | Other hours | $36 |
| Senior | All day | $35 |
| Outdoor | 8am to 7:30pm | $35 |
The walk-in rate is lower than the open-time rate. Ask how walk-in time works before planning on it.
How to book
- Reserve up to two days ahead, with a credit card on file and prepayment.
- Up to four players per court.
- No refunds. If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead, you get store credit. Later than that, you forfeit the fee.
- For a regular weekly slot, email [email protected] about seasonal time.
Permit holders
NYC Parks says the indoor season runs October to April, with 11 courts for rent, and that 11 courts are for permit holders from May to September. Its reservation page lists 4 reservation and 15 walk-on courts. NYC Parks lists 16 courts in all, and another Commonpoint page gives seven championship courts and 10 pickleball courts. Check what’s open for your day before you travel.
Alley Pond is also one of the four centers that sell NYC Parks permits in person.
If it’s full
NYC Parks also lists Cunningham Tennis Center at 196-00 Union Tpke, (718) 740-6800, with 10 bubbled courts. See winter and indoor tennis and the court list.
FAQ
Do I need a permit indoors?
No. NYC Parks says indoor tennis doesn’t require a Parks permit.
What surface does it have?
NYC Parks lists hard courts.
Should I buy a season permit?
Only if you’ll play on permit courts often. See season permit or single play.
Related guides
- New York City Tennis Courts by Borough
- Winter and Indoor Tennis in New York City
- How to Reserve a Tennis Court in NYC
- How NYC Tennis Permits Work
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