Overview
MatchPoint NYC is an indoor and outdoor public tennis facility in Brooklyn, New York, located at 2781 Shell Rd in the Gravesend 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). MatchPoint NYC is one of 27 public tennis facilities (51 tennis venues in total) in Brooklyn — nearby options include Brooklyn Tennis Academy (1.2 km away) and Tennis Stringing And Lessons (1.8 km away).
What players say Mostly critical
Players say MatchPoint NYC offers tennis and swimming lessons with some quality coaching, but the facility overall suffers from poor management, difficult membership cancellation policies, and maintenance issues. Court and pool availability is limited, with frequent closures for classes leaving few lanes open. The gym atmosphere is marred by rude staff and inconsistent enforcement of rules, though some coaches like Alexandra and Sergie receive praise.
MatchPoint offers private tennis and swimming lessons with some quality coaches named such as Sergie (CrossFit coach), Alexandra (class instructor), and Cesar (swim coach, though his conduct was criticized). Coaches Alexandra and Val received positive remarks for professionalism and motivation. Programs include kids’ fitness and swimming classes.
Junior programming is available, including kids’ swimming and fitness classes. However, there are serious concerns about enforcement of gender-segregated changing room rules, causing discomfort and privacy issues for girls.
Court and pool lane booking is competitive, with only 2-3 of 8 pool lanes usually available due to frequent private classes. Early opening hours are unreliable, with the gym sometimes opening late and causing schedule disruptions. Membership cancellation is very difficult, with contracts being rigid, high fees, and poor communication.
The atmosphere is damaged by rude and inattentive front-desk staff, unhelpful administration, and generally poor customer service. Some reviews describe staff as disrespectful or racist, with little willingness to assist. Members report feeling ignored and undervalued, detracting from the community experience.
Locker rooms and showers suffer maintenance issues including cockroach sightings, lack of water fountains, intermittent sauna availability, and poorly stocked or missing shower supplies. Renovations have caused extended outages of showers and pool amenities with poor communication. The pool water quality is inconsistent, and some complain of cold water and ventilation.
Memberships are expensive relative to offerings, with many unhappy about hidden or recurring fees such as maintenance charges and non-refundable cancellation fees. Members often feel the high cost does not reflect quality or service, pointing out overpriced sauna access with frequent outages and poor facility conditions.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 6 AM–11 PM
- Friday 6 AM–11 PM
- Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
- Sunday 7 AM–10 PM
- Monday 6 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Programs
Programs include 10-and-Under ROGY method emphasizing technique, confidence, skill progression (orange ball, green dot), tournament readiness, and ages 7-14 fitness, coached by certified trainers.
Structured group tennis lessons from 60 to 120 minutes focusing on skills, drills, match play, and fitness; also unlimited group fitness classes for members.