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Tennis Permits and Renewal Applications
Online Tennis Court Reservations Pilot Program
Through October 15 you can make online tennis reservations up to seven days in advance at 10 pilot sites throughout New York City using this system.
Reserve Now
The Parks tennis season starts on the first Saturday of April (April 2, 2011) and ends on the Sunday before Thanksgiving (November 20, 2011).
Some tennis fees have changed for the 2011 season. Full-season permits for adults 18-61 will cost $200. Permits for seniors 62 and over remain $20 and permits for juniors below 18 remain $10. Single-play and reservation tickets will now be $15.
- All individuals are required to purchase a tennis permit (full season or single play) in order to use a tennis court.
- Court users must adhere to the Tennis Rules & Regulations and Guidelines for Use of Field and Court Space.
Permits purchased are good for use until the end of the season. The same fees and expiration date apply for anyone interested in purchasing a permit late in the season.
For single play, permits are good for one hour of tennis each day, in any borough. For doubles play, permits are good for two hours of tennis each day in any borough.
Apply Online Now: You can renew full season tennis permits as well as purchase single play tickets, reservation tickets, and locker rentals, using our online application.
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New Permits
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Renewal Permits
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Adults (ages 18-61) |
$200 |
To purchase a permit for the first time:
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To renew your full-season tennis permit:
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Senior Citizens (ages 62 and over) |
$20 | ||
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Junior (ages 17 and under) |
$10 | ||
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Single-Play Tickets (no photograph needed) |
$15/ticket |
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| Duplicate Tennis Permits | |||
| Duplicate Adult/Senior Tennis | $15 | ||
| Duplicate Junior Tennis | $6 | ||
Court Reservations
Court Reservations are available at Central Park and Prospect Park through the use of reservation tickets, and at 10 pilot locations through the online tennis reservation pilot program. For all other locations, you must sign up for a court upon arrival.
Central Park and Prospect Park
Court reservations are taken for Central Park and Prospect Park courts using a system of reservation tickets. Reservation tickets cost $15 each. Reservation tickets may only be purchased by season pass holders and should be received within two weeks of purchase. Note: At this point, we are unable to offer printing of single-play or reservation tickets immediately upon purchase online. Please allow a week or so for delivery. Once you have your reservation ticket, you may reserve courts up to 30 days in advance at Central Park or Prospect Park either in person or by phone.
Central Park Court Reservations: (212) 280-0205
Prospect Park Tennis Center: (718) 436-2500
Online Tennis Court Reservations Pilot Program
From July 19 to October 15, Parks will be launching a pilot program allowing the public to make online tennis reservations, up to seven days in advance, at ten pilot sites throughout New York City. A limited number of courts will be set aside for online reservations at each site, and any courts that are not reserved using the online reservation system will remain open to walk-ons. More Information
Purchase Court Reservation Tickets Online Purchase Court Reservation Tickets In Person Purchase Court Reservation Tickets by Mail [PDF, 140 KB] Central Park Court Reservations: (212) 280-0205 Prospect Park Tennis Center: (718) 436-2500
Locker Rental
Locker are only available for the Central Park courts located at 93rd Street near West Drive. Rentals are $20.00.
Please note that due to a renovation of the locker rooms at the Central Park Tennis Center, the men?s layout has changed. Below is the new floor plan. Please review it before mailing back your locker requests. The women?s layout remains the same after the renovation.
If you have trouble opening the attachment, please call (212) 360-8245. Thank you.
Central Park Tennis House Men's Locker Room Floor Plan [PDF, 1.9 MB]
Borough Tennis Permit Offices
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Bronx Permit Office |
Queens Permit Office |
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Brooklyn Permit Office |
Staten Island Permit Office |
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Manhattan Permit Office |
Paragon Sporting Goods
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