Are there tennis courts in central park

For weather conditions call Rain checks will be issued for reserved courts if the courts are closed due to inclement weather. Click here to rent a locker. Private and semi-private tennis lessons are available for all ages and levels no permit necessary. Call , ext. If you are looking for a group environment you can sign up for weekend camps and clinics offered just for adults.

By , there were 30 courts the present number and then there were demands for a fieldhouse with lockers and showers. The Tennis House was never part of the original design of the park. The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission gave permission to demolish the existing Tennis House in April and there were no protests at that time.

Then a group of people gathered to object the plans and said that the plans for the new Tennis House would be too small and situated too far away from the courts. Due to the financial crisis of that time, the Tennis House was left standing and the plans for a new one were forgotten.

During the season the courts are open daily from am until dusk. Depending on the month the last hour of play ranges from PM to PM. Note that there is limited tennis during the off season as although the clay courts close, the 4 asphalt courts do remain open. Season permits can be purchased at the Arsenal, located inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street. Permits are issued from the last week in March and are good for use until the end of the season. Single-play permits are good for one hour of tennis each day and are available both at the Arsenal permit office and the Tennis Center.

Note that smooth-soled shoes are required and running shoes are prohibited. Reservations are required and lessons and other fun programming are available.