Listings last checked Sep 18, 2026
There are 6 class listings in New York City, with listed prices from $60–$630. 3 are beginner-friendly. 6 are recurring. Last verified Sep 18, 2026.
Best budget: Advanced Beginner Clinic — $60 Best for beginners: Advanced Beginner Clinic — $60 Weekend pick: Pay as you Play: Beginners & Advanced Beginner Adult 1-Hour Group Class — $105
From 6 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
Price basis varies by source: venue-website prices are net; Eventbrite listings include the platform's service fee and tax.
Central Park Tennis Center · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Price note: $105 per 1-hour session
Book this class on Central Park Tennis Center's siteCentral Park Tennis Center · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Price note: $85 per 1-hour session
Book this class on Central Park Tennis Center's siteCentral Park Tennis Center · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Price note: $630 per 6-week session (price shown as 'from $630')
Book this class on Central Park Tennis Center's siteThe Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) · Crotona Park East, Bronx
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Book this class on The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning (NYJTL)'s siteThe Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) · Crotona Park East, Bronx
Price note: $60 drop-in; $500 for a 10-class package
Book this class on The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning (NYJTL)'s siteStadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park · Mill Pond Park, Bronx
Price note: Hourly rates by tier: $200-$220, $225-$245, or $250-$275; packages offered for the 2026-27 indoor season at a savings versus one-off lessons
Book this class on Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park's siteNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay as you Play: Beginners & Advanced Beginner Adult 1-Hour Group Class | $105 ($105 per 1-hour session) | 1 hour | Beginner | Adult beginners and advanced beginners |
| Pay as you Play: Adult 1-Hour Cardio Group Class (No Beginners please) | $85 ($85 per 1-hour session) | 1 hour | Intermediate | Adults who already play and want a tennis workout |
| 2026 Adult Fall Class - 1 Hour, Weekend | $630 ($630 per 6-week session (price shown as 'from $630')) | 1 hour | All levels | Adults who want a fixed weekly weekend slot |
| Tennis Now Level 1 & 2 | $99 ($99 per six-week session (includes use of racquet); sign up with a friend to save $20 each) | — | Beginner | Adults brand new to tennis |
| Advanced Beginner Clinic | $60 ($60 drop-in; $500 for a 10-class package) | 1h 30m | Beginner | 2.0-2.5 adult players returning to the game |
| Private Lesson Package | $200–$220 (Hourly rates by tier: $200-$220, $225-$245, or $250-$275; packages offered for the 2026-27 indoor season at a savings versus one-off lessons) | 1 hour | All levels | Adults of any level wanting one-on-one coaching |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Tennis Center | All levels, Beginner, Intermediate | $85 | 3 | Upper West Side, Manhattan |
| The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) | Beginner | $60 | 2 | Crotona Park East, Bronx |
| Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park | All levels | $200 | 1 | Mill Pond Park, Bronx |
Of the 6 adult tennis lessons in New York City with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $102, ranging from $60 to $630. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Group clinics are the default for beginners: rally partners, built-in practice time and usually a social circle, for a fraction of the price. Privates cost more but move faster if you have one specific problem to fix.
Racquets can usually be borrowed or rented at parks and clubs; balls are provided. Wear tennis shoes if you have them — running shoes are fine for a first lesson — and bring water and a hat.
That's the most common starting point, and most adult programmes are built for it. Level 1 clinics assume you can get the ball over the net inconsistently, or not at all; there's no age cap.
Neither is required for lessons. A membership is rarely needed — a few private clubs ask for one and the listing says so. Ratings matter for league play, not for classes; coaches group you by what they see on the day.
If you haven't played tennis since high school gym class, you are the target audience for most adult programs in these guides. Cities and clubs everywhere run Level 1 classes for adults at roughly the same starting point — USTA rating 2.0–2.5, which means you can get a ball over the net inconsistently, or not at all. There is no age cap and no minimum fitness: beginner adults are the most common program they run.
We're adding more city guides as each one proves out. Meanwhile, these neighboring guides are live: