Tennis Permits and Renewal Applications
The tennis season begins (weather permitting) April 5th, 2008 to the third Sunday of November. Permits purchased
are good for use until the end of the season.
*Please note: This year's tennis season begins (weather permitting) on Saturday, April 5th. Parks will begin processing and mailing out online renewals starting in mid-March.
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.
All players must have permits or single-play (one-time
use) tickets.
- All individuals are required to obtain a tennis permit in order to use a tennis court.
- Athletic field and court users must
adhere to the Guidelines
for Use of Field and Court Space.
| Permit Forms |
*Please note: Please note - this year's tennis season begins (weather permitting) on Saturday, April 5th. Parks will begin processing and mailing out online renewals starting in mid-March. Season permits or single play tickets are required to play in all boroughs. Tennis permits are nonrefundable. You may renew your tennis permit and purchase single play tickets, court reservation tickets, or a locker rental using the ONLINE FORM. New tennis permit applications (PDF, 83 KB) must be completed by mail or in person by downloading the form, printing, and mailing the application to or visiting one of the borough offices below. Adobe Acrobat required. Athletic
permits for other sports such as baseball,
soccer, and football are available online. |
| Cost of Permits | |
| Adults (ages 18-61) | $100 (Permit Requires Photograph) |
| Senior Citizens (ages 62 and over) | $20 (Permit Requires Photograph) |
| Junior (ages 17 and under) | $10 (Permit Requires Photograph) |
| Single-Play Tickets (per ticket) | $7 (No Photograph Required) |
| Recreation
Lockers (Central Park courts at 93rd St. near West Drive only, cost includes tax) |
$20 (No Photograph Required) |
| Reservation Tickets (per ticket) | $7 (No Photograph Required) |
| Duplicate Tennis Permits | |
| Duplicate Adult/ Senior Tennis | $15 (Requires Photograph & Proof Of Prior Permit) |
| Duplicate Junior Tennis | $6 (Requires Photograph & Proof Of Prior Permit) |
Obtain a permit in person
Processing for tennis permit renewals (mail) will begin in mid-March. PLEASE NOTE: This applies to tennis permits only. For all other athletic permits, refer to sports pages for individual deadlines.Bring the following materials to one of the locations below:
- Check money order, or credit card for appropriate dollar amount
- Proof of age (for Senior & Junior permits)
- Photo ID
Permit Locations
| * NOTE: Tennis permits originally obtained at Paragon Sports in Manhattan CANNOT be renewed online. Please renew at Paragon or apply for a new permit through one of the Parks permit offices listed below. |
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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 Paragon Sporting Goods will NOT issue or renew permits past 30 minutes prior to closing time. |
Method of Payment
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Call (212) 360-8131 for more
information.