Best Pickleball Facilities in New York City (2025 Guide)

New York City is officially all-in on pickleball. In recent years, the city has welcomed a wave of state-of-the-art pickleball facilities catering to every kind of player. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are the top spots to play pickleball in NYC.

Hell's Kitchen Pickleball Club

Hells Kitchen Pickleball Club

Hell's Kitchen Pickleball Club is a private athletic social club on Manhattan’s west side.

Cost: Membership costs $4,800 annually for individuals and $7,200 for couples.

Courts: The club boasts seven indoor courts, a brand-new outdoor court, an Erne ball machine, and two TrackMan golf simulators.

When to Play: This venue is not open to the public unless you're accompanied by a member as a guest. Members can attend open play sessions solo and will be matched with other players of a similar skill level, or they can bring their own group and book a private court.

What truly sets Hell's Kitchen apart is its unlimited open play and court reservations included with membership. Members also enjoy exclusive social events, ample workspace, and a full kitchen and bar, making it a one-stop destination for both play and productivity.

CityPickle

CityPickle was a pioneer in New York City’s pickleball scene, launching the first indoor pickleball club in Long Island City.

Courts: City Pickle has multiple pop-up and permanent locations, including their seasonal setup at Wollman Rink in Central Park, which has hosted Major League Pickleball. Other locations include Hudson Yards, Union Square, and Atlantic Terminal, with courts launching soon at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

When to Play: CityPickle offers a variety of play styles, including group clinics, open play, cardio pickle, and private court reservations. You can either book a court with your own group or sign up solo for community play or clinics, where you’ll be matched with players of a similar skill level.

Cost: The Long Island City membership requires a $500 initiation fee and $99 per month, and includes perks like monthly breakfast, complimentary evaluation sessions, and ball machine access.

Court rental pricing depends on location and time. In Long Island City, courts are $50 per hour off-peak and $100 per hour during peak hours. At Wollman Rink, courts are $80 per hour off-peak and $120 during peak times. Clinics and open play sessions are $40 for a 60-minute instructor-led session.

They also offer several membership options that provide discounts on programs, court bookings, merchandise, and food and beverages.

For those playing on a budget, Community Play at Wollman Rink is one of the most affordable options in the city—just $5 for a one-hour session with eight players per court.

Life Time

LIfetime Penn Pickleball

Life Time is a major player in the pickleball world nationally, and definitely in New York City as well.

Courts: They have two locations: two courts at Sky in Hell's Kitchen and seven courts at Penn One, located right next to Madison Square Garden.

Cost: To play pickleball, you need a Premier Membership, which costs $379 per month. With this membership, you get access to over 600 indoor and outdoor courts across North America. Members also receive guest passes, but if you want to play regularly at Life Time, a membership is required.

When to Play: They offer skill-leveled open play, which is included with the membership. If you'd rather book a private court, you can do so for $50 per hour at Sky and $60 per hour at Penn One. One of the biggest perks of Life Time is that it’s not just a pickleball facility—it’s a full gym, complete with fitness classes, standard gym equipment, pools, a spa, and more.

Gotham Pickleball

Gotham Pickleball

Gotham Pickleball features four courts with professional Laykold Cushion Plus surfaces, located in Long Island City.

Cost & When to Play: Players can either book with their own group or sign up solo for open play or clinic sessions. Off-peak court rentals are $80 per hour, while peak-time rentals are $110 per hour.

Clinics cost $60 for a one-hour session and are capped at six participants. Mid-week, mid-day open play sessions are just $20, while peak-time open play is $40. Players can sign up alone and be matched with others based on their DUPR rating.

One of the best parts about Gotham is their use of PodPlay on every court. Players can submit their match results directly to DUPR and even send themselves a highlight video reel—all from the court’s built-in touchscreen display.

PKLYN

Pklyn NYC

PKLYN is a pickleball club and community gathering space located in Brooklyn, inside a spacious, light-filled warehouse with 23-foot-high ceilings.

Courts: The facility includes five indoor courts and a lounge with a fully stocked bar featuring local brews on tap, canned cocktails, and coffee.

Cost & When to Play: Players can join open play sessions for $40, where they’ll be matched with others at a similar skill level. Social play is available for $25. Classes start at $40, and PKLYN also offers the PKLYN Academy, a six-week course series for $380.

Drop-in sessions start at $40 for two hours, and players are welcome to come alone—no need to bring a group. Private court rentals are $110 per hour for non-members. Leagues begin at $380 for six weeks.

While membership isn’t required, members receive discounted pricing, early court booking access, and other perks. Membership costs $110 per month with a $50 initiation fee.

PKLYN blends high-quality play with a vibrant community atmosphere—perfect for both competitive players and social newcomers.

Goodland Pickleball

Goodland Pickleball

Goodland Pickleball is a one-stop pickleball destination stretching from Bombay to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Courts: The facility features four interconnected, pro-grade indoor courts, soaring 40-foot ceilings, and a members-only lounge.

Cost: Goodland offers multiple membership options: a standard membership for $219/month, a discounted option for $159/month, and a pro membership for $299/month. You don’t need to be a member to play, but members enjoy perks like discounted court rentals and free open play.

Open play is free for members and $30 for non-members. Private court rentals are $80 per hour, with members receiving 40% off. The club also offers clinics, leagues, and events, and players are welcome to join solo or with friends.

Red Hook Pickleball Club

Red hook Pickleball Club

The newest addition to New York City's pickleball scene is Red Hook Pickleball Club, located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The facility features five pro Cushion X courts and offers open play, private court rentals, leagues, clinics, coaching, and events.

Annual membership is $229 and includes unlimited free open play, 25% off court reservations, and access to the ball machine for just $15 per session.

Private court bookings are $80 per hour during off-peak hours and $100 during peak times. Open play is available to non-members for $26 during off-peak hours and $38 during peak hours. Players can come solo and be matched with others of similar skill level.

Leagues for non-members are $350 and include a three-hour session, a five-game minimum, plus tips and coaching throughout.

Court 16

Court 16

Court 16 is a well-known tennis club that has expanded into pickleball, with locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Long Island City, and the Financial District. Originally founded to make tennis more approachable through their "tennis remix" mission, the brand now offers high-quality pickleball programming as well.

Cost: You don’t need a membership to play, but joining does come with perks like discounts and priority booking. In Manhattan, clinics are $48, open play is $38, and private court rentals are $180 per hour during peak hours and $144 during non-peak times. Rates are slightly lower at the Brooklyn and Long Island City locations.

Players can come solo for open play or clinics, or bring a group to rent a private court.