Feel Like a Pro at National Tennis Center

Many people don't know this, but you can rent courts and play at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Queens, where they play the US Open. The US Open tournament is only two weeks a year, so in the off-season, National Tennis Center has tennis drill classes for adult and kids, private lessons, programs such as Cardio Tennis and general court rentals. The rates are extremely reasonable, ranging from $18-$56 per hour for indoors, $16-$24 per hour for outdoors. Note: reservations can be made no more than two days in advance. Call 718 760-6200 for more info.

Tennisport

I had a match the other night at Tennisport. This is a membership club just across the East River in Long Island City. (Although I am not a member, I played there as part of a USTA league).

Tennisport is a great facility, with 16 indoor courts and 8 outdoor courts, and easy to get to from the City. Just take the #7 train and get off at the first stop in Queens, Vernon/Jackson Avenue. The club is located a few blocks west of the subway.

Non-members CAN play at Tennisport during certain hours. With so few tennis clubs in New York City, Tennisport is a great option. Aside from being easily accessible, it offers fantastic views of the city skyline, a restaurant, pro-shop and tennis events.
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