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Tennis at NYC Parks > Purchase or Renew A Tennis Permit

Purchase or Renew A Tennis Permit

Use the form below to purchase or renew your tennis permit for the current year.

Please allow up to three weeks to receive your tennis permit by mail. We do not offer same-day permits online. If you recently renewed or purchased your tennis permit online, for faster service, you can pick up your permit in person at the Arsenal, located at 830 Fifth Avenue in Central Park, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.

Tennis Season

A permit is needed to use an outdoor tennis court from the first Sunday of April to the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Tennis Permit Cost

Full-season permits for adults ages 18 to 61 cost $100. Adults with a valid IDNYC card can receive 10% off their full-season permit fee. Permits for seniors ages 62 and older cost $20. Permits for kids and teens younger than 18 years old cost $10. Once purchased, tennis permits cannot be refunded or transferred.

Permit Type

Is this a new permit application or a renewal?

If you've purchased a tennis permit in the past, you can easily renew your permit online.

Are you renewing a permit purchased at Paragon Sports?

Please let us know if you previously purchased your tennis permit from Paragon Sports on 867 Broadway or from an NYC Parks location.

Permit Holder Information

Please share your name and date of birth.

 

Proof Of Identification

Our tennis permit prices vary by age. Please upload a photo of the permit holder's photo ID showing proof of age to verify the applicant's tennis permit price. You may use any form of identification, however IDNYC cardholders receive a discount.

Identification file uploads are restricted to jpg, gif, and png format images. Check the extension (the end of the filename after the ".") to ensure the file is allowed (e.g. photo.jpg).

Permit Photo

Please upload a clear, passport-style photo of the permit holder. This photo will be placed on the permit holder's tennis permit.

Photo file uploads are restricted to jpg, gif, and png format images. Check the extension (the end of the filename after the ".") to ensure the file is allowed (e.g. photo.jpg).

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IDNYC Cardholder Discount

IDNYC is a free identification card for all New York City residents. Adult (18-61 years old) tennis permit holders who have a valid IDNYC card will receive a 10% discount on new permits and renewals. To obtain the 10% discount, you must upload a photo or a scan of the front of your IDNYC card as your proof of identification below.

IDNYC Card Example

Submit Only IDNYC Card Here

Please ensure that you are submitting an IDNYC card and not another type of ID, such as NYS Driver’s License, in this section. This discount is for holders of IDNYC cards only. Uploading other forms of identification here will result in your application being voided, your application fee being refunded, and you having to submit a new application.

IDNYC scan/photo file uploads are restricted to jpg, gif, and png format images. Check the extension (the end of the filename after the ".") to ensure the file is allowed (e.g. photo.jpg).

Add-on Purchases

Add-on purchases are optional and not required to purchase or renew a tennis permit. Add–on purchases cannot be refunded or transferred.

Single-Play Permits

Planning to bring guests with you? They'll need a permit, too. You can purchase a single-play permit for one hour of play for use throughout the tennis season. Single-Play permits cost $15.

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Central and Prospect Park-Specific Options

Central Park and Prospect Park offer additional amenities available to full-season permit holders for purchase. 

Central Park Locker Rental

Lockers are not available for rental online at this time.

Advance Reservation Tickets

Advance reservation tickets are not available for purchase online at this time.

Mailing & Billing Address

Please allow between two and three weeks to receive your online purchases by mail. If you're looking to play sooner, please apply in person at a permit location. 

Please submit your mailing and billing address.

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