Overview
Crocheron Park is an outdoor public tennis facility in Bayside, New York, located at 214-41 34th Ave. The courts are open to the public. NYC Parks permit required: $100 adult / $20 senior / $10 youth full season, or $15 single-play (1 hr, any court). There are 10 courts. Crocheron Park is one of 2 public tennis facilities (3 tennis venues in total) in Bayside — nearby options include Crocheron Park Tennis Courts (108 m away) and Baybridge Pool & Racquet Club (2.3 km away).
What players say Positive
Players say Crocheron Park is a beautiful, well-maintained outdoor venue with multiple tennis courts popular among all ages. The park offers a peaceful setting with scenic views and ample amenities like restrooms and parking. While the courts are busy and sometimes favor local regular players, the overall atmosphere is friendly and family-oriented.
The park has multiple tennis courts along with pickleball courts; some courts are newly renovated and organized with options suitable for beginners and advanced players. However, a couple of tennis courts have been noted to be without nets, and players report courts are popular and busy.
All courts are outdoor and set within a peaceful, leafy neighborhood park that offers beautiful views of the bay and surrounding nature. The vibe is described as quiet, family-friendly, and nature-filled, though no explicit mention of lighting for night play was found.
Players generally access courts via drop-in or informal means, with some issues reported regarding court availability where park staff might prioritize friends holding courts, causing wait times for new players. No formal reservation system or membership was mentioned.
The park occasionally hosts camps and field trips involving children, and families with kids frequently visit, suggesting informal junior engagement, but there is no explicit mention of structured junior tennis programs or lessons.
The atmosphere is described as welcoming with a mix of tennis players of all ages, joggers, dog walkers, and families. Some players noted that the tennis group can be exclusive, favoring friends, which might impact newcomers, but the community is overall friendly.
Restrooms are present and generally well maintained and clean, as are the courts and park grounds, with clean parking and benches. Some areas suffer from minor erosion and occasional maintenance challenges, but overall the park upkeep is good.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 6 AM–9 PM
- Friday 6 AM–9 PM
- Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
- Sunday 6 AM–9 PM
- Monday 6 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM