6 of the 98 places we list in New York City that are open to visitors take a booking from the public. 92 are walk-on: you turn up and play.
Monday 12:17 in New York
62°F. Playable for all of the next 12 hours.
Green: dry, wind under 25 km/h, between 5°C and 32°C. Amber: a little rain (under half a millimetre), wind 25 to 36 km/h, or cold or hot. Grey: rain, or wind over 36 km/h. ☾ marks hours after dark (sunset 17:59): then you need a court with lights.
Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). The colours are our own rule, not the forecaster’s.
A pro tournament comes to New York. Watch it, then play nearby: the closest courts to the venue that you can get on, measured in a straight line.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens · Official site
Courts you can get on, within 5 km
Each one takes a booking from the public. Tap a name for the price, the hours and where we read each fact.
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 16 courts.
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 30 courts.
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 7 courts.
Eat after: The Bean (coffee shop, 192 m)
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 16 courts.
Eat after: Jimbo's Hamburger Palace (diner, 481 m)
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 30 courts, lights.
Public park court that takes a reservation through NYC Parks, permit still required. 20 courts.
Eat after: Ellington in the Park (american, 213 m)
Each one says how you get on: walk-on means no booking, public means the operator lists the courts and says no more.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: Max Bratwurst und Bier (german, 221 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 14 courts.
Eat after: Kinship Coffee (coffee shop, 283 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: Dunkin' Donuts (cafe, 354 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 7 courts.
Eat after: Starbucks (coffee shop, 135 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 12 courts.
Eat after: Avenue D Pizza (pizza, 431 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: All American Bagel & Barista II (bagel, 262 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts, lights.
Eat after: Breeze Island Grill (restaurant, 459 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Erin’s Isle Restaurant (italian, 395 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Paris Baguette (coffee shop, 104 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: A-Pou’s Taste (chinese, 310 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 10 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 22 courts, lights.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 19 courts, lights.
Eat after: Kin'd (thai, 476 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: China Express (chinese, 372 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Sumner Cafe (restaurant, 127 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: El Buen Sabor Hondureño Deli Restaurant (honduran, 477 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Little Flower Cafe (cafe, 158 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 9 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Fandi Mata (restaurant, 172 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Millie's of Staten Island (pizza, 96 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 11 courts.
Eat after: Lavazza Cafe (coffee shop, 368 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 14 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Eat after: Café Paulette (restaurant, 109 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 10 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Seis Vecinos (honduran, 199 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: O Neil's (restaurant, 336 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: Red Star (chinese, 332 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: First Stop Deli (restaurant, 217 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Ederle Terrace Cafe (cafe, 403 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts, lights.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Cali Aji (restaurant, 301 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 10 courts, lights.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Eat after: Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza (restaurant, 157 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: Cove (american, 261 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 9 courts.
Eat after: Garden Café (restaurant, 234 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Milk & Pull (cafe, 94 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: Campania (pizza, 252 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Chez les Frenchies (french, 190 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: Yuzu Sushi (japanese, 404 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 12 courts.
Eat after: Oriental Palace (chinese, 421 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 7 courts.
Eat after: Gong Cha (bubble tea, 389 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Blaze Pizza (pizza, 491 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 12 courts.
Eat after: 4rabet office (cafe, 425 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 11 courts, lights.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 5 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Marcy and Myrtle (cafe, 228 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 15 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 7 courts.
Eat after: Joe's of Avenue U (italian, 371 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: New Corner (restaurant, 310 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Fish Noodle House (noodle, 327 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Corner Lounge Restaurant (restaurant, 54 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Starbucks (coffee shop, 345 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 11 courts.
Eat after: Don Patron (mexican, 443 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Taste of Gyro (greek, 387 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 14 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: Oasis Cafe (coffee shop, 54 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: El Castillo De Jagua (caribbean, 448 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: I Like It Black (cafe, 135 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Let's Do Brunch (cafe, 409 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Jamaican Jerk House (restaurant, 418 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Eat after: The Guy & Friends (restaurant, 213 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Cafe Salamanca (restaurant, 164 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Starbucks (coffee shop, 240 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Parker Pantry (cafe, 96 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Positanto (italian, 227 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Jody's Club Forest (restaurant, 395 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: The Simpson (caribbean, 125 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: Rico Chimi (latin american, 154 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: The Melting Pot (fondue, 104 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: The Queens Food Court (restaurant, 470 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 3 courts.
Eat after: MATTO (coffee shop, 67 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 4 courts.
Eat after: Taqueria Los Angeles (restaurant, 223 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: The Original Venice Restaurant (italian, 499 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: China Restaurant (chinese, 328 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 18 courts.
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: Espresso Me (coffee shop, 257 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Avenue D Pizza (pizza, 167 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 6 courts.
Eat after: Blue (mediterranean, 260 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 1 court.
Eat after: Gigimo (italian, 141 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 8 courts.
Eat after: New Star Coffee Shop (cafe, 344 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
Eat after: La Cachette du Coin (restaurant, 127 m)
Walk on. No booking, no reservation. Turn up and wait for a court. 2 courts.
From OpenStreetMap, as mapped on the day shown. A place may have closed since. Read 2026-10-23. Places to eat: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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