Prospect Park Tennis Center in Brooklyn

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

Prospect Park Tennis Center is open year-round, daily from 6am to 11pm, with hard and clay courts and a seasonal bubble. The Prospect Park Alliance says you can book online up to a week ahead. NYC Parks lists 11 courts, and in the outdoor season, eight of them are for permit holders.

Location and contact

NYC Parks gives Parkside Ave at the Parade Ground, and its concession listing gives the corner of Coney Island and Parkside avenues. Call (718) 436-2500.

Surface

NYC Parks’ court list says clay, while its concession listing says 11 courts with a mix of Har-Tru and hard surfaces, and the Alliance says hard and clay. If you need a specific surface, ask for it when you book. See clay courts in NYC.

When the bubble is up

The dates differ by source: NYC Parks lists October 23 to May 6, and the Alliance lists October 19 to May 2. Neither page gives a year, so call for the exact date if you’re planning around the changeover. NYC Parks says all 11 courts are bubbled for rent in that period.

How to book

  • Online: new users create a profile on the center’s booking platform, then book up to one week ahead.
  • Permits: the center is one of four that sell NYC Parks permits in person. It also redeems advance reservation tickets.
  • Fees: we couldn’t find a published rate card, so check the price when you book or call.

Programs

The Alliance lists adult classes, Learn + Play doubles, an Evening Adult Singles League, an advanced doubles Art League, Junior Development for ages 3 to 17, Special Aces, and private or semi-private lessons for up to four players.

If it’s full

Try McCarren Tennis Center, also in Brooklyn, or see winter and indoor tennis. In the permit season, the court list shows other Brooklyn sites.

FAQ

Do I need a permit in winter?

No. NYC Parks says indoor tennis doesn’t require a permit, and has its own pricing and hours.

Can I buy a single play there?

Yes. NYC Parks lists Prospect Park among the centers that sell single-play permits in person. See single-play permits.

Who runs it?

It’s on park land under an NYC Parks concession. The Alliance publishes the visitor information we’ve linked here.

Looking for someone to play with? Join the Tennis City NYC Slack group and post a day, time and court at your NTRP level. It is free now; new members pay $5 a year after the 200th member.

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