Blood Root Valley

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 the first Saturday of April 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.

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Greenbelt Recreation Center

On November 14, 2018, the Greenbelt Recreation Center was closed for emergency HVAC repairs, and will remain closed until Spring 2019. All classes have been relocated, please click on the class you are interested in to see where it has been relocated to. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage members to use their membership card at any of our other recreation centers during this time. In Staten Island, nearby recreation centers include Lyons Pool Recreation Center and Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to reopen the center.