Tennis

40 Love Cafe The Cafe is closed at present, but there are many healthy options available in the vending machines. Tennis Birthdays at the Prospect Park Tennis Center Budding athletes and kids who love to play will have a great time at a Tennis Center party. Refreshments are provided, along with instruction and tennis games led by our friendly staff of pros. Tennis parties incude: Exclusive court use for two hours, with instruction and game play led by staff pros for 90 minutes. Pizza and soda. For rental information and party contract, click here .

Please note: the Tennis Center will be closed from October 20 - November 2 as we put the "bubble" up and prepare for the indoor season.  For information about booking court time, lessons, leagues, clinics, and the Junior Development program, call us at (718) 436-2500.

Parks Department permits are honored during daylight hours, during the outdoor season only. To obtain a permit, click here or call (718) 965-8914.  Permits are not valid for the indoor season.

Click here for directions to the Tennis Center.






Online Reservations
Court time may now be reserved online. Please note:
• If you have not used the online system before, you must come to the Tennis Center in person to create a login. Please bring a driver's license or other valid photo ID.
• Daytime reservations still require a current NYC Parks Dept. permit.

Click here to access our online reservation system.

Outdoor Season (ends October 20, 2008)
• Rates for court time, group classes, and lessons
• Permit information
• Fall Junior Program (Session ending Oct. 18)

Indoor Season (November 3, 2008 - May 3, 2009)
• 2008-2009 Indoor Season Court Fees and Seasonal Rates
• 2008-2009 Indoor Seasonal Court Time Contract

Hours

The Prospect Park Tennis Center is open daily, from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost

Outdoor season public tennis permits: $100 adults; $20 seniors (62 and over); $10 juniors (17 and under). Single-play (one hour) tickets are $7. These permits are valid during daylight hours only, for the outdoor season only, May through October. To obtain a Parks Department permit, click here or call (718) 965-8914.

For night tennis under the lights, indoor season court time, lessons, leagues, clinics, and the Junior Development program, call (718) 436-2500. Rates for tennis vary by day and time slot. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted by phone or at the Tennis Center. Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours in advance. 

In spring 2007, the Prospect Park Tennis Center began an ambitious program, known as Special Aces, providing tennis instruction to children with physical and cognitive challenges. Click here to view their story.

Contact

• Prospect Park Tennis Center: (718) 436-2500
• Parks Department Permits Office: (718) 965-8914