East River Park tennis courts are back and gorgeous
After four years of construction hell, six brand-new courts with killer Manhattan skyline views are finally open
6 new courts with Manhattan skyline backdrop
The wait is finally over
After four years of construction delays and Lower East Side players scrambling for alternatives, East River Park's tennis courts reopened on May 31st with a complete transformation.
What took so long?
The old courts were demolished in 2021 as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project. What was supposed to be a quick rebuild turned into a four-year ordeal that left thousands of Lower East Side players without their home courts.
But the wait was worth it. These aren't just replacements—they're completely reimagined courts with better drainage, modern surfaces, and unobstructed river views that'll make you forget all about the construction delays.
Two amazing options for NYC tennis
East River Park: The main event
Manhattan Beach Park: The Brooklyn option
Getting court time
Both locations use the standard NYC Parks permit system—no special booking required like Central Park or Prospect Park Tennis Centers.
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Why now is the time to play
With 25 million people using city courts in 2024, these new and renovated courts ease the bottleneck during peak summer hours.
Beat the crowds
The East River courts are already drawing pickup games and community clinics. Manhattan Beach is booking up on weekends thanks to the beach crowd discovering the upgraded facilities.
But right now, there's still availability during prime hours. Summer is when NYC tennis gets competitive—book early and often.
Ready to play on NYC's newest courts?
The courts are open, the views are unbeatable, and for once, the city delivered exactly what it promised. Grab your racket and get on court this summer.
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