<p>You must be mistaken. I have been a Manhattan resident my entire life and have never paid to play on a public court. You can get to private courts that would cost around $60-80 per month that would be more like a fitness center. Queens has the greatest tennis courts (think US open,) but even central park has free courts. here’s some info:</p>
<p>[Tennis</a> in Central Park - CentralPark.com](<a href=“Your Complete Guide to New York City's Central Park”>Your Complete Guide to New York City's Central Park)</p>