McCarren Tennis Center in Brooklyn

Updated October 2026. Tennis City NYC › New York City Tennis Courts by Borough

McCarren Tennis Center is a hard-court site in McCarren Park, Brooklyn, that rents its courts under a bubble in the cold months and opens most of them to permit holders in the warm months. NYC Parks lists seven courts, all bubbled from the day after Columbus Day to April 27.

Location and contact

NYC Parks gives N 13th St between Berry St and Bedford Ave. The center gives N 12th St and Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Call +1 (347) 873-9698, or email [email protected]. The center lists hours of 6am to midnight, every day.

How to book

  • Indoor season: courts are rented for a fee. Rates aren’t on the pages we checked, so ask the center.
  • Outdoor season, with a permit: NYC Parks lists six courts for permit holders. Its reservation page lists 2 reservation and 7 walk-on courts, and notes the walk-on group has six full-size courts and two half-size courts for children. Ask on site if the count matters.

Cancellation rules

The center’s policy is strict, so read it before you pay:

  • Cancel more than 24 hours ahead through the booking app to get store credit. Refunds to your card aren’t offered.
  • Later cancellations and no-shows get no refund or credit.
  • Store credit expires on the first day of the indoor season, in mid-October.

Clinics and programs

  • Adult Tennis Clinic: up to four players per court with one coach.
  • Cardio Tennis: one coach to six players.
  • Big Bangers: advanced players, in an up-and-down-the-river format.
  • Juniors from age 3 to 17, including competitive and high performance pathways. Email [email protected].

If it’s full

Try Prospect Park Tennis Center, also in Brooklyn and also bubbled in winter. In the permit season, the court list shows other Brooklyn sites, and walk-up rules explain who gets a free court first.

FAQ

Do I need a permit in winter?

No. NYC Parks says indoor tennis doesn’t require a permit. You pay the center for court time.

What surface does it have?

NYC Parks lists hard courts.

Are there courts for children?

Yes. NYC Parks says the walk-on courts include two half-size courts for children.

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