Overview
Kids Tennis Co is an indoor and outdoor public tennis facility in New York, located at 26W W 84th St in the Manhattan neighborhood. 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). Kids Tennis Co is one of 53 public tennis facilities (157 tennis venues in total) in New York — nearby options include Nataliya Naumova - Tennis Lessons and Match Play (42 m away) and Advance City Sports (210 m away).
What players say Positive
Players overwhelmingly praise Kids Tennis Co for its excellent junior tennis programs with expert coaching from Coach Jonathan and team. The kids’ classes are small, engaging, and highly effective at developing skills and confidence. Some negative reviews mention concerns about Coach Jonathan’s attitude, but most highlight the fun, skill-building environment and strong child development focus.
Coach Jonathan is frequently named and highly regarded for his professionalism, expertise, and ability to engage young children with intentional, effective drills. The coaching staff overall is described as energetic, knowledgeable, and patient, offering well-structured classes that build technical skills and broader motor and cognitive development.
The venue specializes in junior tennis classes and camps for toddlers through young children, with very small class sizes (max 4 kids) allowing tailored attention. Parents report that the programs boost kids’ tennis skills, confidence, coordination, and enthusiasm for sport. Makeup classes and flexible scheduling are available.
The atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and focused on positive child development. Kids and parents love the engaging, fun lessons and the motivating, encouraging coaching team. One vocal minority criticized the lead coach for anger and inappropriate behavior, but most found the staff patient and professional.
Parents feel the programs are very worthwhile, noting the professional coaching and skill progression justify enrollment and cost. While no exact pricing is mentioned, several comments highlight reasonable pricing compared to other local offerings.
All equipment is provided by the venue, including racquets and snacks. Classes are held indoors in a church setting, contributing to a comfortable environment. There is no mention of court surface or number of courts.
Programs
Programs include private, semi-private, and group lessons with age-appropriate supervision; classes held indoors or outdoors; play-based curricula emphasizing standards, competencies, and social-emotional skills; weekly/group lesson schedules for toddlers to age 7 and up; sessions like Toddler Tennis (ages 2-3), Racquetiers (ages 3-5), Red/Orange (ages 5-7) with in-person classes; 20-week seasonal sessions also offered.
Group lessons have minimum of 3 children; classes may be cancelled if minimum not met; adult supervision required for young children; classes offered indoors/outdoors; weekly scheduled classes for toddlers and young children focusing on fundamental skills and fun.
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Social & Leagues
Social events include birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, religious and community events, street fairs, PTA events, fundraisers, open houses, corporate gatherings; events feature tennis play followed by celebrations with family and friends, overseen by professional staff with top-of-the-line equipment.