The courts are staying. We kept the bridge open for tennis. Thanks for holding the line with me.
May 10, 2019
Final supporters
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will soon finalize their decision whether or not to continue tennis underneath the Queensboro Bridge (aka Sutton East Tennis Club) beyond August 31. These courts have existed for over 40 years and have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of New Yorkers. If these courts are removed then the largest public indoor tennis facility in Manhattan will be no more and over 65 people will no longer have a paycheck. Tens of thousands of tennis players ages three to senior citizens use these courts year round including thousands of NYC parks permit holders over the last two summers. Let the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation know how valuable these courts are to tennis players, families and children from all over NYC. Tell NYC Department of Parks and Recreation that you support indoor tennis underneath the Queensboro Bridge!
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
April 5, 2019
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 27, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2017
January 25, 2017
We are approaching the first hundred signatures. Keep pushing so the Parks Department sees how many of us rely on these courts.
2,602 Comments
Please don't demolish the tennis courts.There are relatively few tennis courts in a city as large as New York; demolishing the Sutton East courts will only make the limited supply of courts worse in a city of people who depend on tennis for exercise.
Closing Sutton East Tennis Club would be an abomination and a permanent black eye to the City of New York. The club is a part of the bridge it sits under - it is the best use of the space and a vital part of the UES. Save Sutton East Tennis Club!
These courts are vital to the community My family uses them regularly to continue our sport during poor weather conditions INDOOR TENNIS IN THE SUTTON AREA IS MAGNIFICENT AND HIGHLY UTILIZED. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE ANOTHER PLEASUREABLE PLACE.
My daughter learned to play tennis at Sutton East. Please make sure that this valuable resource is available to kids for many years to come! It is important for the east side of Manhattan and all of New York - there are so few facilities available.
Please keep Sutton East Tennis open. My kids and I have enjoyed this facility for almost ten years and their programs for children are excellent. The diversity at the club is fantastic and it would be a real shame to lose this NYC gem and institution.
Keep the courts! Cut the waste, not the services.
Please keep the court.
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The courts are staying. We kept the bridge open for tennis. Thanks for holding the line with me.
May 10, 2019
Final supporters
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will soon finalize their decision whether or not to continue tennis underneath the Queensboro Bridge (aka Sutton East Tennis Club) beyond August 31. These courts have existed for over 40 years and have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of New Yorkers. If these courts are removed then the largest public indoor tennis facility in Manhattan will be no more and over 65 people will no longer have a paycheck. Tens of thousands of tennis players ages three to senior citizens use these courts year round including thousands of NYC parks permit holders over the last two summers. Let the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation know how valuable these courts are to tennis players, families and children from all over NYC. Tell NYC Department of Parks and Recreation that you support indoor tennis underneath the Queensboro Bridge!
Updates
Reached 5,000 supporters
April 5, 2019
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 27, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2017
January 25, 2017
We are approaching the first hundred signatures. Keep pushing so the Parks Department sees how many of us rely on these courts.
2,602 Comments
I love playing tennis here. It improves my physical and emotional well-being. A recent NYT article spoke to the power of tennis (social sports in general) relationship with longevity. In a city with few options for playing, this one is important.
Please don't demolish the tennis courts.There are relatively few tennis courts in a city as large as New York; demolishing the Sutton East courts will only make the limited supply of courts worse in a city of people who depend on tennis for exercise.
Closing Sutton East Tennis Club would be an abomination and a permanent black eye to the City of New York. The club is a part of the bridge it sits under - it is the best use of the space and a vital part of the UES. Save Sutton East Tennis Club!
These courts are vital to the community My family uses them regularly to continue our sport during poor weather conditions INDOOR TENNIS IN THE SUTTON AREA IS MAGNIFICENT AND HIGHLY UTILIZED. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE ANOTHER PLEASUREABLE PLACE.
My daughter learned to play tennis at Sutton East. Please make sure that this valuable resource is available to kids for many years to come! It is important for the east side of Manhattan and all of New York - there are so few facilities available.
Please keep Sutton East Tennis open. My kids and I have enjoyed this facility for almost ten years and their programs for children are excellent. The diversity at the club is fantastic and it would be a real shame to lose this NYC gem and institution.
Keep the courts! Cut the waste, not the services.
Please keep the court.
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I love playing tennis here. It improves my physical and emotional well-being. A recent NYT article spoke to the power of tennis (social sports in general) relationship with longevity. In a city with few options for playing, this one is important.