Overview
Marine Park Tennis Courts is an outdoor public tennis facility in Brooklyn, New York, located at E. 32nd St & in the Marine Park neighborhood. The courts are open to the public. NYC Parks tennis permit required in season (full-season or single-play passes). There are 15 courts with a hard surface. The courts are unlit, so play is best during daylight hours. Marine Park Tennis Courts is one of 27 public tennis facilities (51 tennis venues in total) in Brooklyn — nearby options include Kelly Park Tennis Courts (2.0 km away) and Tennis CourtvBrooklyn College West End (3.0 km away).
What players say Positive
Players say Marine Park Tennis Courts offer many well-maintained outdoor courts popular among residents for casual and regular play. The courts can get crowded, especially on weekends, and require permits or day passes to access. While generally clean and enjoyable with a friendly community, some note issues with net repairs, court maintenance, and occasional staff attitude.
The facility has about 10 to 20 outdoor hard courts, with several recent resurfacing projects noted. Courts are generally described as great and well-kept, though multiple reviewers report broken or missing nets, cracked surfaces starting to show, and a need for wind screens to reduce distractions.
Players must have a seasonal permit or NYC Day Pass to play. Courts fill quickly, especially on weekends, so early arrival is advised. Some frustration was mentioned regarding opening times and strict enforcement of permits, including negative interactions with staff.
The player community is described as respectful, friendly, and accommodating. Regulars tend to honor court time limits. The general vibe is positive and welcoming, though a few reviews mention unhelpful or unpleasant park employees on occasion.
Maintenance is uneven; courts were redone about a year ago with good surfaces, but nets have been left unrepaired for months. Courts have gotten dirtier recently and could benefit from daily sweeping. Public bathrooms and parking are available but not extensively reviewed.
Access requires a permit or Day Pass, implying a fee, though exact pricing was not detailed. Players feel the courts are worth using given their quality and availability but expect permit enforcement.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 8 AM–8 PM
- Friday 8 AM–8 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–8 PM
- Monday 8 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM