Yes, playing tennis in Central Park is beautiful - what's not to like about being in New York City, in one of the most georgous parks in the world, playing tennis surrounded by skyscrapers? Well, a lot. The staff at Central Park Tennis center has come up with so many rules and regulations that it takes some of the fun out of playing here.
To play in Central Park, you must have a NYC tennis permit ($100), or you may purchase a single play ticket ($7).
Court reservations are taken from 10am-2pm weekdays by calling 212-280-0205; you must have a permit or a reservation ticket ($7) to reserve courts in advance. Beware, the phone line is always busy.
Players must check in at the tennis center no less than 15 minutes in advance of their court time otherwise the court will be given away. They aren't kidding; this has happened to me.
If you can abide by the Gestapo-like staff at the tennis center, it is a great place to play. There are 26 har-tru courts here and 4 hard courts, as well as lessons, a pro shop, locker facilities and a snack bar.
Closest subway: B/C to 96th Street.
http://www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/tennis-center.html
To play in Central Park, you must have a NYC tennis permit ($100), or you may purchase a single play ticket ($7).
Court reservations are taken from 10am-2pm weekdays by calling 212-280-0205; you must have a permit or a reservation ticket ($7) to reserve courts in advance. Beware, the phone line is always busy.
Players must check in at the tennis center no less than 15 minutes in advance of their court time otherwise the court will be given away. They aren't kidding; this has happened to me.
If you can abide by the Gestapo-like staff at the tennis center, it is a great place to play. There are 26 har-tru courts here and 4 hard courts, as well as lessons, a pro shop, locker facilities and a snack bar.
Closest subway: B/C to 96th Street.
http://www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/tennis-center.html
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