Overview
South Oxford Park is an outdoor public tennis facility in Brooklyn, New York, located at 197 S Oxford St in the Fort Greene 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). There are 2 courts with a hard surface. South Oxford Park is one of 27 public tennis facilities (51 tennis venues in total) in Brooklyn — nearby options include South Oxford Park Tennis Courts (27 m away) and PingPod (616 m away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players find South Oxford Park offers public outdoor tennis courts that are appreciated for their availability and family-friendly atmosphere. However, the courts are reported to have maintenance issues such as cracks and missing nets, and the overall upkeep needs improvement. Nearby residents raise concerns about ball interference with private property and faded signage.
There are two outdoor tennis courts with hard surfaces but visible cracks and one court lacking a proper net, replaced instead by a rope. The courts are described as small and located in a tight spot.
The courts are outdoor and set within a quiet, family-oriented park with playgrounds and turf areas. There is no mention of court lighting for evening play.
Courts are free and open to the public, seemingly without a reservation system or membership requirement.
While no formal junior tennis programs are mentioned, the park is family-friendly with playgrounds and sprinklers, and kids are noted to play tennis there.
Maintenance is a key concern, with faded signs, cracked courts, and reports of rats. The park is usually clean but needs better court maintenance.
The park is family-oriented with friendly locals, though some residents near the tennis courts report issues with players retrieving balls from private property, causing tension.
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