Overview
Bensonhurst Park is an indoor and outdoor public tennis facility in Brooklyn, New York, located at Cropsey Ave in the Bath Beach neighborhood. The courts are open to the public. Advanced reservations online cost $15 per court, per hour. There are 8 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Bensonhurst Park is one of 27 public tennis facilities (51 tennis venues in total) in Brooklyn — nearby options include Bensonhurst Park Tennis Courts (268 m away) and Brooklyn Tennis Racquet Restringing (1.2 km away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players say Bensonhurst Park is a spacious public park with outdoor courts including basketball and handball, and plenty of green space and playgrounds. While the park offers good lighting and scenic waterfront views, tennis-specific mentions are scarce beyond presence of courts. The overall atmosphere is family-friendly but court conditions and cleanliness have mixed reviews.
The park includes useable outdoor courts primarily for basketball and handball, but tennis courts are not explicitly mentioned in the reviews. Basketball courts are noted to be in poor repair with broken rims and no nets. There is no mention of court surface type or number of tennis courts.
The park has improved lighting for evening safety and outdoor courts, contributing to a good vibe for evening visits. It is an outdoor facility with waterfront views near the Verrazzano Bridge, offering a scenic setting popular with families and locals.
Reviews do not mention tennis-specific booking practices, reservations, or any difficulty related to accessing tennis courts.
No tennis lessons, clinics, or coaching programs are referenced in the reviews.
The park has multiple playgrounds and splash pads geared for young children and older kids, catering well to families, but no tennis junior programs or camps are mentioned.
No tennis tournaments, adult leagues, or competitive teams are noted in the reviews.
The park has a family-friendly vibe with many local families, kids, joggers, and casual users. Some reports mention issues with litter, late-night illegal activities, and lack of maintenance on courts affecting the overall atmosphere.
Upkeep reports are mixed: playground renovations and landscaping improvements are praised, but the park suffers from trash, dog litter, and neglected courts. Bathrooms exist but are often not very clean and may be closed sometimes.
The park is open to the public and free to use; no court fees or memberships are noted.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 6 AM–1 AM
- Friday 6 AM–1 AM
- Saturday 6 AM–1 AM
- Sunday 6 AM–1 AM
- Monday 6 AM–1 AM
- Tuesday 6 AM–1 AM
- Wednesday 6 AM–1 AM
Programs
Junior and adult competitive programs including instructional and high-performance coaching by certified staff
Junior tennis instruction, competitive programs, and youth soccer programs by certified coaches
Tennis lessons bookable during indoor season via MatchPoint NYC