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Tennis

Central Park Tennis CourtsThe Central Park Tennis Center has a total of 30 outdoor courts -26 clay and 4 asphalt. The season begins in early April and continues through late November, during which time the Tennis Center is open daily from 6:30am to dusk. The clay courts are closed during the winter; but the asphalt courts remain open.

All players must have either a seasonal or single-play (one-time use) permits. Smooth-soled shoes only; running shoes prohibited.

Seasonal permits can be purchased at the Arsenal beginning the last week in March and are good for use until the end of the season. Single-play permitsare good for one hour of tennis and are available both at the Arsenal permit office and the Tennis Center.

  • For permit information call the permit office at 212-360-8133.
  • For court reservations and conditions call 212-280-0205.
  • For lessons, single-play permits and other information call 212-316-0800 or visit the Central Park Tennis Center's web site.

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