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Best Tennis Classes in NYC for Kids: Top Spots for Indoor and Outdoor Lessons

Advantage Tennis offers kid-friendly tennis classes at a variety of locations citywide. Photo courtesy of Advantage Tennis
Advantage Tennis offers kid-friendly tennis classes at a variety of locations citywide. Photo courtesy of Advantage Tennis
8/28/25 - By Drew Kristofik

From tots to teens, New York City is home to kids' tennis classes for a wide range of ages and abilities. From outdoor tennis courts to some intriguing indoor options, you can find many tennis lessons in NYC, plus youth tennis leagues running year-round.

Find more tennis classes and tennis programs in NYC for kids in our directory of classes and listings. Bookmark our New York City Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes in NYC for kids of all ages and interests.

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When the pros aren't playing, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center offers a variety of tennis classes in NYC for kids. Photo courtesy of the center
When the pros aren't playing, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center offers a variety of tennis classes in NYC for kids. Photo courtesy of the center

Best Tennis Classes in NYC for Kids

Super Duper Tennis

Multiple Locations
Super Duper Tennis uses child-friendly equipment to make tennis more accessible and easier to learn for kids ages 4-10. The program emphasizes teaching the fun-damentals of tennis in a positive, educational, and exciting environment that builds self-esteem, confidence, and a lasting love for the game. Teaching techniques are kept simple, using tennis terminology young players can understand and relate to. READ MORE

Advantage QuickStart Tennis Classes

Multiple Locations
Advantage QuickStart's custom teaching method is real tennis customized for kids by age and ability. Girls and boys ages 4-12 learn with appropriately sized racquets and slower bouncing balls to make tennis fun from Day 1. Lessons are offered at seven NYC locations.  READ MORE

Alley Pond Tennis Center

Queens Village, Queens
Located on the southern end of Alley Pond Park, this 11-court seasonal indoor/outdoor tennis center hosts junior programs for kids as young as age 4. In addition to weekly group tennis lessons, the facility offers fitness classes, special match play events, and holiday camps. No membership is required to enjoy the facility's clubhouse, snack bar, locker rooms, showers, and pro shop. READ MORE

Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning

Crotona Park, the Bronx
The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning offers a full range of junior pathway programs throughout the year. In the summertime, full- and half-day tennis camps are available in daily, weekly, and multiple-week options. The Cary Leeds Center welcomes all children and playing levels from ages 5-18. Transportation options are available. READ MORE

Court 16

Multiple Locations
Court 16 offers a unique, holistic tennis program for kids. Its mission is to foster the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and inclusion through tennis. Camps and classes focus on stroke production footwork, athletic skill development, rallying, and point play. READ MORE

Prospect Park Tennis Center

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
The Prospect Park Tennis Center is open for day and evening tennis. Families can book a private or semi-private lesson (up to four students) with a roster of talented tennis pros. Lessons cater to kids ages 6-17. Locals can also just book some court time to play! READ MORE

Sportime Randall's Island

Randall's Island
Opened in 2009, this multi-million-dollar, 160,000-square-foot facility is home to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. In addition to five year-round indoor hard courts, there are five outdoor hard courts and 10 clay courts that are protected by three plastic bubbles during the offseason. Youth tennis programs are aimed at children ages 5-17, and range from fun group lessons to hardcore private instruction. READ MORE

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Flushing, Queens
Famous for hosting the annual US Open Tennis Championships, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center also offers tennis classes, private lessons, and summer camps for children ages 3-17. Every August, the center hosts a free Arthur Ashe Kids' Day before the US Open, featuring tennis clinics and games. READ MORE

Vanderbilt Tennis Club

Midtown East
One of three indoor facilities run by Tennis in Manhattan, Vanderbilt Tennis is a wild place to take a lesson. Located on the fourth floor of Grand Central Terminal—take the elevator near the Grand Central Oyster Bar—the club features one US Open championship court and three smaller courts (including one with automatic ball machines), along with stunning views of East 42nd Street. For such a swanky facility in a corporate neighborhood, it offers an impressive array of youth programs for ages 3-18. READ MORE

West Side Tennis Club

Forest Hills, Queens
The former home of the US Open, this tennis club boasts 40 courts on five different surfaces—including grass. The world-class facility has multiple offerings for kids, from recreational tennis lessons to serious tennis teams and a rigorous tournament training program, plus school vacation and summer camps. Children as young as age 5 can enroll in lessons. READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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