Riverside Park
Tennis Courts
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It’s never been easier to become a tennis player in New York City—you can purchase a tennis permit online for use at any outdoor tennis court during tennis season, which lasts from April 1 to the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Visit our Tennis at NYC Parks page to purchase or renew your permit, or to find more information about our tennis program.
Before heading to a court, make sure that you’ve read our rules and regulations. Follow our permit rules, wear smooth-sole tennis shoes, and use a maximum of six tennis balls on each court. Most courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk, except at Central Park where courts open at 7:00 a.m. and Randall's Island where courts open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
Tennis permit sales have been suspended for the 2020 season. If you have already purchased a tennis permit, it will be valid through 2021.
Name | Location | Phone | Courts |
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Riverside Park | Riverside Drive and W. 96th St. | (212) 978-0277 | 10 |
Indoor/Outdoor | Type | Accessible | Info |
Outdoor | Clay | ||
Name | Location | Phone | Courts |
Riverside Park | Riverside Drive and W. 119th St. | (212) 978-0277 | 10 |
Indoor/Outdoor | Type | Accessible | Info |
Outdoor | Hard | ![]() | Lessons Offered; contact Dave Kardas at (212) 634-9124 or yourserve@msn.com for more information. |
Directions to Riverside Park

Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
West 79th Street Boat Basin
There are service changes at this facility. Transient and seasonal moorings will not be available for the 2020 season
West 79th Street Boat Basin
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are service changes at this marina.
Marinas, boatyards, and boat launches are open for personal use of vessels only. Group activities, social gatherings, vessel charters, and rentals are prohibited. Vessel servicing, fueling, and pumpout stations are open. Please maintain strict social distancing of at least six feet and clean and sanitize your vessels after each use.
Also, transient and seasonal moorings will not be available for the 2020 season.
