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 week days 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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McCarren Play Center

Van Cortlandt Park

Brochure Park

East River Playground (bring your own net)

Fast break Sports

Dean Playground

Winthrop Playground (tennis permit required during tennis season)

John Jay Park (tennis permit required during tennis season)

Best Pickleball Gear for Playing Doubles

Whether you’re playing doubles with friends or just like to have lots of options when it comes to which paddle you’re taking out for the day, you’ll love the Four Paddle Pickleball Set. Pick four of your favorite paddle designs, two boxes of pickleballs, and one court bag – everything you need for a guaranteed good time.