Tennis Innovators

Maybe a few more clinics until it clicks in.

I can smell the 🏆 from here.

The best part of the job and sometimes the funniest!

and suddenly my timing leaves the chat. 😂

Who’s all for the cushy lessons 🙋🏻🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Calling all young athletes 📣

Every young athlete is different. Through innovative tools and games, we have learned that creating a fun, engaging environment helps players feel successful and build great-looking strokes.

TI has created a place to play, grow, and shine.

Join us this spring for fun, movement, confidence-building, and the start of something special.

Excited to invite you back to our rooftop courts for lessons, HITTs and more this spring season.

Join us on W.59th and W94th all outdoor season.

Spend a quick morning with us at our favorite winter hub

We have been coaching over the winter at Fort Lee since 2014. It is a quick 20 min. commute to play at amazing courts. “Also, no bubble noise” is a +.

Quick pit stop at

The team (& George) are amazing. Go check them out!

NYC Tennis Permit & Court Breakdown

1️⃣ Where to Get Your Permit
In-Person
• Paragon Sports (Union Sq) – as of 3/13
• The Arsenal (Central Park) – as of 3/9
• Other borough park offices – as of 3/9

Online
• Apply online → receive by mail nycgovparks.org

Note: Nov–March courts are permit-free (first come, first served).

2️⃣ Cost
• $100 Adult Permit – 1 hr play at strict parks
• $10 Junior Permit – 2 juniors can hold a court
• $15 Single Play (per person, online option)
• Limited % of courts reservable online at select parks

3️⃣ Locations
UWS
Riverside x 119th St. – 10 Hard Cts
Resurfaced, decent shape. Busy 7–8am + after work. Illegal coaching can be an issue.
Enter 120th & Riverside (a lot of stairs)

Riverside 96th – 10 Red Clay Cts
Nonprofit-run, well maintained. Busy but fair waits.
Enter 95th & Riverside → underpass.

Central Park
96th St – 26 Har-Tru Cts
Iconic setting. Long waits + inconsistent access. Conditions declined slightly post private funding.
Clubhouse: 96th & CPW or 5th.

West Side / Downtown
Hudson River Park – 2 Hard + 1 Singles Ct
No permit needed. Great vibes. Long waits unless early/late.
92 Hudson River Greenway.

Washington Market (Chambers) – 1 Hard Ct
Permit req’d. Unique single court, decent availability.
199 Chambers St.

East Side
East River Park – 12 Hard Cts
Recently rebuilt. Great views. Less convenient location.
Enter Delancey/Grand/FDR.

Pier 42 Rooftop – 4 Hard
Permit req’d. Good condition. Windy at times.
Montgomery & South St.

Sutton East – 8 Red Clay (Indoor)
Summer: ~80% of courts go to permit holders.
488 E 60th (under 59th St Bridge).

Bonus
Sportime Randall’s
Quality courts. Free during select permit hours.
1 Randall’s Island.

Octagon (Roosevelt Island) – 6 Hard
Separate NYS permit (rioc.ny.gov).

4️⃣ Skip the Permit
🎾 Tennis Innovators
Rooftop courts (W 59th & W 94th)
Adult + Junior lessons
No lines. No permit.

Finally!! All your questions answered on how to navigate NYC tennis, info on secret locations and everything from lessons to restringing your racquet.

Give us a follow and comment Spring to be the first 25 ppl to learn about complimentary indoor court time in NYC.

Also, Join Tennis Innovators this Spring for lessons on our rooftops on W. 59th & W. 94th.

A day in the life of a tennis coach. Coaching means bring all your personalities to the court.

My favorite is my adult clinics and juniors.

Next Season on THE LESSON
*based on true events.

All hand on to take your tennis program to the next level 😂 : I think he enjoyed that a little too much.

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