Discover NYC's Best Pickleball Courts
New York City offers a little bit of everything – including pickleball! But finding indoor and outdoor pickleball courts in such a dense city can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve rounded up all the best courts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the surrounding areas. So grab your paddle, get on the subway, and let the good times roll.
Outdoor Pickleball Courts in NYC
John J. Carty Park
Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Four dedicated pickleball courts and nine tennis courts.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2
150 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Four covered and lighted outdoor pickleball courts right on the water.
Sol Lain Playground
290 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Three outdoor pickleball courts open to the public weekdays after 3pm.
Carl Schurz Park
East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY 10028
Three outdoor pickleball courts – bring your own net just in case, but there are also some nets set up daily for open play. (Bonus: it’s right by the water!)
Happy Warrior Playground
Amsterdam Ave &, W 97th St, New York, NY 10025
Three outdoor courts on asphalt – bring your own net!
DeWitt Clinton Park
11th Ave. &, W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Three outdoor courts (two on asphalt; one taped) near the water. Bring your own net!
St. Vartan Handball Courts
1st Avenue &, E 35th St, New York, NY 10016
Four painted handball courts – bring your own net!
Central Park North Meadow Handball Courts
NYC, Central Park West, New York, NY 10029
Three painted handball courts. Bring your own net and enjoy a beautiful day in Central Park.
Leif Ericson Park
8 Av/67 St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Four dedicated pickleball courts and 9 tennis courts.
Roy Wilkins Park
Baisley Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
Four outdoor courts. Tennis permit (full-season or single-play permit) required during tennis season.
Howard Bennett Playground
32 W 136th St, New York, NY 10037
Six outdoor courts. Tennis permit (full-season or single-play permit) required during tennis season.
Highland Park
83 Cleveland St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Eight dedicated pickleball courts and ten tennis courts. Tennis permit (full-season or single-play permit) required during tennis season.
Juniper Valley Park
80th Street Juniper Valley Park, Middle Village, NY 11379
Nine outdoor courts. Tennis permit (full-season or single-play permit) required during tennis season.
Indoor Pickleball Courts in NYC
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center
85 Bradhurst Ave., New York, NY 10039
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
232 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
80 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
Highbridge Recreation Center
2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
348 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
Life Time Penn
250 W 34th St., New York, NY 10119, USA
Tiny but mighty: parks and recs with one or two pickleball courts
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East River Playground (bring your own net)
Winthrop Playground (tennis permit required during tennis season)
John Jay Park (tennis permit required during tennis season)
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