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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Pickleball

Monday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2019
End Date: December 21, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Come join the fastest growing game in the country. Pickleball is an exciting game similar to playing doubles tennis but on a smaller court (indoors or outdoors). It is played with paddles, a wiffleball, and a few other unique rules. Come check it out. Great for seniors and all ages!

*Beginner's Clinic on Mondays from 3:00-3:30 pm followed by Beginner only play until 4:30 pm. ALL player levels welcome on Wednesdays. Intermediate / Advanced Players only on Fridays.

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Pickleball

Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2019
End Date: December 21, 2019
Age:Everyone

Play Pickleball and get fit while having fun. Perfect game for all ages. A racquet sport similar to tennis.

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Recreation With Dwight

Thursday: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan

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Start Date: October 3, 2019
End Date: December 19, 2019
Age:Child / Teen

Each week the children and youth will learn instructional sports and board games activities . On the last week they will have a "Recreational Day" playing all sports they have learned.

This program is ADA modified.

Instructor: Dwight T.

Location: Lobby & Field

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Table Tennis

Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: September 30, 2019
End Date: December 22, 2019
Age:Adult

Come enjoy our open table tennis program open to all skill levels. We provide balls and paddles if needed.

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Table Tennis

Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan

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Start Date: September 25, 2017
End Date: December 28, 2019
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Open table tennis play. Play friendly games with other members.

2 tables available. Paddles and balls provided or you can bring your own.

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Table Tennis

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2019
End Date: December 21, 2019
Age:Adult

Table tennis is good for your health - it's great for working up a sweat and getting your heart rate up. Played at the higher levels, it's one of the fastest sports around. You don't have to be a pro to get a good workout.

Location: Multi-purpose C

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Table Tennis

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Start Date: January 1, 2018
End Date: December 31, 2019
Age:Everyone

Enjoy a game of Table Tennis during these open hours.

NOTE: Please bring your own nets and paddles.

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Table Tennis

Monday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 6, 2019
End Date: December 29, 2019
Age:Adult / Senior

Come play table tennis!

Location: Activity Room

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Table Tennis

Tuesday: 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2019
End Date: December 21, 2019
Age:Everyone

Come join us for a classic game of Table Tennis. Volley with a partner or play in a tournament. All levels welcome!

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Tennis/Racquet Sports

You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.

Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.

Alley Pond Tennis Center

QUEENS VILLAGE 79-20 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 264-2600
Courts: 16
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Type: Hard
Info: Lessons offered. During the indoor season (October 19-May 6), 11 courts are available to rent for a fee. During the outdoor season, 14 courts are available for Parks tennis permit holders. For booking courts and program information please call or visit Alley Pond Tennis Center's website.

Astoria Heights Playground

BETWEEN 45TH AND 46TH STREET AT 30TH ROAD (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
Courts: 3
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

Astoria Park

21ST ST. & HOYT AVE. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 626-8136
Courts: 14
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard
Info: Lessons Offered

Baisley Park

155TH ST. & 118TH AVE. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 352-4793
Courts: 4
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard

Baisley South

N. CONDUIT AVE. & 150TH ST. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 352-4793
Courts: 4
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard

Bensonhurst Park

CROPSEY AVE. & BAY PKWY. (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
718-769-0001
Courts: 7
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard
Info: Note: Lessons are offered. All 7 courts are bubbled during the indoor season (Approximately, the day after Columbus Day through the last Friday in April) and may be rented for a fee. During the outdoor season, there are 6 courts available to Parks tennis permit holders. For bookings or for more information about tennis at Bensonhurst Park, please call 718-769-0001 or visit Matchpoint NYC.

Brian Watkins Tennis Center

AT HOUSTON ST. (WALK EAST OVER FDR DRIVE) (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
212-529-7185
Courts: 12
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard
Info: Lessons Offered

Broad Channel Park

CROSSBAY BLVD. AND E. 16-E. 18 RDS. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 318-4000
Courts: 2
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard

Brookville Park

BROOKVILLE BLVD. & SOUTHERN PKWY. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 255-2620
Courts: 6
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Type: Hard
Info: Lessons Offered

Cary Leeds Tennis Center At Crotona Park

E. 173D ST. AND CROTONA AVE. (Bronx) |
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
(718) 247-7420
Courts: 22
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Type: Hard
Info: Lessons are offered. During the indoor season (The day after Columbus Day – April 27), there are 10 outdoor courts available, and 10 courts are bubbled and can be rented for a fee. During the outdoor season, there are 15 courts available to Parks tennis permit holders. For booking courts and program information please call or visit Cary Leeds Tennis Center's website for more information.

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Tennis/Racquet Sports

Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

American Youth Table Tennis Organization

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Age: Youth
Type: table tennis
During after school and weekend hours, we offer urban school students an opportunity to learn the exciting, dynamic and strategic sport of table tennis.

CityParks Corporate Tennis League

Boroughs:Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Tennis
The CityParks Corporate Tennis League features eight weeks of co-ed TeamTennis. The Spring, 2009 schedule will run from May 1st through June 26, 2009. Weekly matches are played in a fun, social atmosphere and all for a good cause: each company's registration donation goes to support CityParks Tennis, a free, citywide instructional program benefiting more than 7,500 children in over forty NYC parks. The full eight week schedule follows a TeamTennis format: one set each of men's and women's singles & doubles and one set of mixed doubles. Two divisions of play are offered - intermediate and advanced. A minimum of four players (two men and two women) is required for each team, although at least six players are recommended to allow for substitutions. There can be up to ten players on your team roster.
Phone: 718.760.6986 | Email

Metropolitan Tennis Group

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Tennis
Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG) is a not-for-profit lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization formed to provide its membership with expanded opportunities to play recreational and competitive tennis.
Phone: 347-692-8684 | Email

Nyamekye Sports

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: paddleball
Phone: (646) 541-5181

Prospect Park Tennis Center

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Tennis/Racquet Sports
Phone: (718) 436-2500 | Email

Tennis New York / NYC Tennis League

Boroughs:Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Age: Adult
Type: tennis
We run 3 leagues that start in the spring, summer and fall. We also run an on-going tennis partner program where we connect adults with other players who want to meet up with them on the courts.
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