Our guide to tennis programs in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan offers opportunities for kids of all ages to step onto the court and elevate their game. Whether your child is just picking up a racket or already competing at a high level, we’ve got the perfect match. From playful toddler classes to elite training sessions, we’ve rounded up the best programs in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Park, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Bensonhurst, and lower Manhattan.
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn | Prospect Heights
Program Details: Chelsea Piers teaches tennis fundamentals to ages 3-6. Classes include Mini Aces for ages 3–4, Little Aces for ages 4–5, and CP Aces for elementary school kids. Classes are 45 minutes for Mini Aces (3–4) and Little Aces (4–5), and one hour for Aces (5–6). Spring 2026: The Spring 2026 season begins March 7 & 8 and runs for 12 weeks. Register here!
Levels: Beginner
Ages: 3-6
Costs: $738/12 classes
Locations: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | 718.957.2120
Court 16 Kids Tennis Academy | Downtown Brooklyn
Program Details: Court 16 offers as Kids Tennis Academy with group classes, private lessons, and semi-private lessons. The program uses a curriculum focused on building technical skills and understanding of the game. Membership is required to enroll in classes; only during the summer can non-members take classes. Spring 2026: The Spring/Winter season runs through June 2026. Become a member here!
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 3-15
Costs: Membership is required to enroll in the Kids Tennis Academy (with the except of the Summer Season, when kids who are not members can take classes). Kids Memberships are $650/annually. Group Classes range from $40-$100, Private Sessions range from $98-$142, and Semi-Private Sessions range from $82-$125.
Locations: City Point | 445 Albee Square W. Suite 4-500 | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: Website | 718.875.5550
Downtown Tennis Club | Bay Ridge
Program Details: Downtown Tennis Club offers kids’ group lessons in Bay Ridge at John J. Carty Park, year-round. Classes are for ages 2–15, with students placed in groups by age and ability. The club also runs full-day and half-day summer camps. Spring 2026: The program runs year-round, sign up here!
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 2-15
Costs: Kids group lessons are $38/class, $210/6 lessons, or $300/10 lessons. Summer Camp is $175/day (full day) and $90/day (half day).
Locations: John J. Carty Park Tennis Courts | Bay Ridge
Contact: Website | in**@***************yc.com | 646.709.2330
Kings County Tennis League | Various Locations
Program Details: KCTL provides free tennis programs to children in and around Brooklyn public housing. They offer year-round programming for ages 5–15. They also have specialty programs for more advanced players, an all-girls group, and semi-private lessons. Spring 2026: Registration opens in March 7 for Spring 2026 programs, which run from March through late June. Those in NYCHA housing have priority.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 5-15
Costs: Free
Locations: Jackie Robinson Club | Bed-Stuy
Marcy Club | Marcy Playground | Bed-Stuy
Lafayette Gardens Club | Classon Playground | Bed-Stuy
Contact: Website
Matchpoint NYC | Coney Island & Bensonhurst
Program Details: MatchPoint NYC’s Brooklyn locations have fitness centers and indoor tennis courts. They offer a Pre-QuickStart program for ages 3 and up, Junior Development for older kids, private lessons, tournament training, and full-day summer camps. Spring 2026: Tennis programs are indoors and offered year-round; inquire here to learn more for Coney Island location, and here for Bensonhurst location.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 3-16
Costs: Varies based on age, group and duration; usually starts from $30/class to $135/class.
Locations: Coney Island | 2781 Shell Road | 718.769.0001
Bensonhurst | 9000 Bay Parkway | 718.866.1031
Contact: Website | fi**********@***********yc.us
McCarren Tennis Center | Williamsburg
Program Details: The McCarren Tennis Center offers junior classes for ages 3–17, from recreational and high-performance levels. Classes include Tiny Tots/Pee Wee, recreational and competitive pathway classes for Juniors, and a Junior High Performance and Elite (invite only) program. Facilities include 7 indoor hard courts, and summer programming takes place outdoors. School pickup available from PS110, Brooklyn Arbor, PS84, PS110, and PS31. Spring 2026: The indoor winter season runs through April 19. Sign up here!
Levels: Beginner to elite
Ages: 3-17
Costs: Classes range from $671/season (for ages 3-5) up to $792/season (for ages 13-17).
Locations: 50 Bedford Avenue | Williamsburg
Contact: Website | ju***********@***************yc.com | 347.873.9698
New York Junior Tennis & Learning | Various Locations
Program Details: New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) offersa Community Tennis Program for ages 5–18 with free instruction in schools and public parks across New York City, year-round. Open to all skill levels, with optional attendance. Sessions typically last 1–1.5 hours, and most sites run for 3 hours or more per session. Guardians are expected to stay during lessons. Spring 2026: Registration is ongoing throughout the year! The winter program ends March 7th & 8th, 2026. Check back here for details for the spring season.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 5-18
Costs: Free; all equipment provided free of charge to use onsite.
Locations: Various indoor and outdoor locations including Brooklyn Heights, Bed-Stuy, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Flatbush, Midwood, and Mill Basin; locations change seasonally.
Contact: Website | 347.417.8100
Pop Up Tennis Kids | Park Slope
Program Details: Located in Park Slope, Pop Up Tennis Kids offers indoor classes for ages 5–11. Students are grouped by age and skill level, with small classes of five or fewer. Lessons focus on ball control, racket skills, footwork, and technique. Older students use skills in drills and games, with larger courts available for advanced players. Spring 2026: The winter season runs through late March. Winter sessions are full, but you can be added to the wait list by emailing po*************@***il.com. Sessions at Camp Friendship and Berkeley Carroll will begin April 12 and run through June 21. Check back here for more information.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 5-11
Costs: $464/8 weeks
Locations: PS 321 Lower School | 763 President Street | Park Slope
PS 321 Upper School | 180 7th Avenue | Park Slope
Berkeley Carroll School | 181 Lincoln Place | Park Slope
Camp Friendship | 339 8th Street | Park Slope
Contact: Website | po*********@***il.com | 646.770.3451
Prospect Park Tennis Center | Prospect Park
Program Details: The Prospect Park Tennis Center offer junior programs for ages 5–17. Classes include Pee Wee (ages 5–6) and Junior Program (ages 6–17), with students grouped by age and skill. Lessons use small-group instruction (up to six per court section) and focus on technique, hand-eye coordination, and skill development. Spring 2026: The indoor Junior Development program will run through May 3, 2026. The Spring 2026 Junior Development program registration opens in early March.
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Ages: 5-17
Costs: Munchkin programs include 7 45-minute sessions per cycle and rates are $175 per cycle. Pee Wee Program (Ages 5+6) rates vary from $520-650. Junior Program ranges from $768-$1,920/season.
Locations: 50 Parkside Avenue | Prospect Park
Contact: Website | km******@**********rk.org | 718.436.2500 x 306
Super Duper Tennis | Battery Park
Program Details: Super Duper Tennis teaches tennis to children using age-appropriate equipment such as lower nets, less pressured balls, and shorter racquets. Classes follow teaching techniques supported by the USTA (United States Tennis Association). Sessions are offered for ages 3, 4–5, 5–6, 7–9, and 9–10. Spring 2026: Classes in Battery Park begin April 11 (Saturdays) and April 12 (Sundays) and run through mid-June. Choose your neighborhood and browse sessions here.
Levels: Beginner to intermediate
Ages: 3-12
Costs: $550/season at Battery Park. At Asphalt Greene Battery Park City, $464-$488/6-week program for age 3, $1,035-$1,110/12-week program for ages 5-8.
Locations: Asphalt Greene | 212 North End Avenue | Battery Park City
West Thames: Turf Field | Battery Park
More locations in Manhattan include: East Village, Upper West Side, and Upper East Side
Contact: Website | ne*****@**************is.com | 1.888.982.9218, ext. 1
Super Stars Tennis | Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg & Lower Manhattan
Program Details: Super Stars Tennis offers tennis classes for children of all ages. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5:1. Instructors teach tennis fundamentals and focus on skills such as teamwork, agility, and balanced exercise. Classes are held throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, with winter sessions indoors and spring, summer, and fall sessions outdoors at parks and playgrounds. Equipment is provided. Spring 2026: Indoor winter classes run through March. Check back here for outdoor spring classes. Click here to set up your own Private POD (minimum 4 children).
Levels: Beginner to intermediate
Ages: 2.5-8
Costs: $531/season. Private PODS, Semi-Private Lessons, and Private Lessons also available.
Locations: Classes are held all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, including but not limited to:
Squibb Park | Columbia Heights and Middagh Street | Brooklyn Heights
Van Voorhees Park | Columbia Street and,Atlantic Avenue | Brooklyn Heights
Pilates Heights (indoors) | Brooklyn Heights
Assumption Church (indoors) | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: Website | su**************@***il.com | 646.284.0514
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Updated: February 2026. Main Image: Youth tennis at Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn.
