1. Indoor Court vs Outdoor Court
Indoor courts are typically designed for indoor play, using materials like wood, sports flooring, or synthetic surfaces. These surfaces provide a more consistent bounce and faster ball movement. Additionally, indoor courts are protected from environmental factors such as wind, sun, rain, and temperature changes, creating a controlled environment. As a result, the ball tends to bounce higher and more predictably on the smooth surface.
In contrast, outdoor courts are built to withstand outdoor conditions and are usually made of materials like asphalt, concrete, or acrylic. These surfaces are rougher, which can lead to less consistent bounces and slower ball movement. Furthermore, the game can be affected by various weather conditions (wind, sun, rain, heat, or cold). As a result, the ball bounce on outdoor courts can be unpredictable, with the ball potentially bouncing higher or lower depending on the weather and the condition of the court surface.
Despite these differences in surface and environmental factors, the court markings, dimensions, and game rules remain the same for both indoor and outdoor courts.
2. Indoor Pickleball Courts in NYC
For players who prefer controlled conditions with smoother surfaces and no weather-related challenges, we've listed some indoor pickleball courts in NYC. You can check to see if any are located near your home.
Life Time Penn
Address: 250 W 34th St., New York, NY 10119
Phone: (332) 263-0900
Courts: 7 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and nets
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have food, locker rooms, restrooms, water, lights, equipment store, trainers, lessons
Dodge YMCA
Address: 225 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone: (212) 912-2416
Courts: 4 indoor hard courts with tape lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required, guest passes purchase available
Reservation: Not available
Detail: Have locker rooms, restrooms, water, lights, trainers, lessons
Brandeis High School
Address: 145 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 877-3614
Courts: 2 indoor hard courts with tape lines and portable nets
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, water
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
Address: 80 Catherine St, New York, NY, 10038
Phone: (212) 285-0301
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have restrooms
Highbridge Recreation Center
Address: 2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
Phone: (212) 927-2012
Courts: 2 indoor hard and acrylic courts with tape lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have locker rooms,restrooms, water, lights.
Equinox East 61st Street
Address: 330 East 61st Street, New York City, NY
Phone: (917) 873-1678
Courts: 6 indoor wood courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Not available
Detail: Have locker rooms,restrooms, water, lights, trainers, lessons
Al Oerter Recreation Center
Address: 131-40 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
Phone: (718) 353-7853
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have lights
Chelsea Recreation Center
Address: 430 W 25th St, New York, NY, 10001
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Courts: 2 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have restrooms and locker rooms
Warriors Sports Club
Address: 177 West 233rd Street, The Bronx, NY
Phone: (917) 696-9208
Courts: 2 indoor concrete courts with permanent lines and nets
Charge: One-tiem fee required
Reservation: Not available
Detail: Have restrooms locker rooms, food, water, youth programming, trainers, lessons
Glen Head Racquet Club
Address: 95 Glen Head Rd, Glen Head, NY,11545
Phone: (516) 676-9849
Courts: 3 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, water
Stadium Tennis Center
Address: 725 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 665-4684
Courts: 4 indoor acrylic courts with permanent lines and portable nets
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, water, an equipment store, trainers, lessons, lights, food
Baldwin Sr. High School
Address: 841 Ethel T Kloberg Dr, North Baldwin, NY, 11510
Phone: (516) 434-6124
Courts: 3 indoor hard courts with permanent lines, no nets
Charge: Free
Detail: Have restrooms
SPORTIME Randall's Island / JMTA New York City
Address: 1 Randalls Is, New York, NY 10035
Phone: (212) 427-6150
Courts: 12 indoor clay and hard courts with permanent lines
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, water, lights, food, trainers, lessons, equipment store
Sid Jacobson JCC
Address: 300 Forest Dr, Greenvale, NY, 11548
Phone: (516) 484-1545
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, no net
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, water
Life Time – Sky
Address: 605 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 564-1300
Courts: 2 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and net
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, water, lights, equipment store, trainers, lessons.
Nassau County Pickleball @ Freeport Rec Center
Address: 130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY, 11520
Phone: 51604130013
Courts: 6 indoor hard and wood courts with tape lines and portable net.
Charge: One-time fee required
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms
Pickleball Smash-It PRIVATE INDOOR Courts
Address: 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
Phone: (516) 613-7300
Courts: 3 indoor acrylic courts with permanent lines and nets.
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have restrooms, water, lights,equipment store, trainers, lessons
TCR - The Club of Riverdale
Address: 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
Phone: (516) 613-7300
Courts: 8 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and portable nets.
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, water, lights, food, locker rooms, equipment store, trainers, lessons
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
Address: 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: (718) 971-9202
Courts: 4 indoor wood courts with permanent lines and portable nets.
Charge: Membership required
Sunset Park Recreation Center
Address: 4200 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Phone: (718) 972-2135
Courts: 2 indoor wood courts with permanent lines and portable nets.
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have lights
JMF Sports Center
Address: 575 Merrick Ave, Westbury, NY, 11590
Phone: (516) 384-3573
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, no nets.
Charge:One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, lights
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
Address: 232 W 60th St, New York, NY, 10023
Phone: (212) 397-3159
Courts: 1 indoor wood court with permanent lines and portable nets.
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Not available
Detail: Have restrooms
Level Fitness Clubs
Address: 872 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, NY
Phone: (914) 738-4000
Courts: 3 indoor acrylic courts with permanent lines and nets.
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, water, lights.
14th Street Y
Address: 344 East 14th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 780-0800
Courts: 2 indoor wood courts with tap lines and nets.
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, water, trainers, lessons
Staten Island YMCA
Address: 651 Broadway, Staten Island, NY, 10310
Phone: (718) 981-4933
Courts: 6 indoor courts with permanent lines and portable nets.
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, locker rooms, trainers, lessons
92nd Street Y
Address: 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10128
Phone: (212) 415-5500
Courts: 1 indoor wood court with permanent lines, no net
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have restrooms
Pickleball Plus
Address: 525 Eagle Ave. West Hempstead NY 11552
Phone: (516) 550-5700
Courts: 8 indoor hard courts with permanent lines and nets
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, trainers, lessons, food, water, lights
Vanderbilt YMCA
Address: 224 E 47th St, New York, NY, 10017
Phone: (212) 912-2500
Courts: 2 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms, water
YMCA - Rockaway at Arverne by the Sea
Address: 207 Beach 73rd St, Arverne, NY, 11692
Phone: (718) 215-6950
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms
St. John’s Recreation Center
Address: 1251 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (718) 771-2787
Courts: 2 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, portable nets
Charge: Membership required
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
Address: 1 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (201) 739-9587
Courts: 3 indoor wood courts with permanent lines, no nets
Charge: One-time fee required
Reservation: Available
Detail: Have restrooms
Friedberg JCC in Oceanside
Address: 15 Neil Ct, Oceanside, NY, 11572
Courts: 2 indoor hard courts with permanent lines, no nets
Charge: Membership required
Detail: Have restrooms, food, water