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South Oxford Park
3 blocks from Fort Greene Park, and 2 blocks from Barclay's Center, South Oxford Park is a hidden gem housing two hardtop courts, one singles and one doubles. These courts exist in the place where the South Oxford Tennis Club used to stand. Once the only black-owned tennis club in New York City, for 16 years South Oxford offered free lessons, tournaments and hip-hop events. When the city closed it in 1997 and demolished the clubhouse in 2001, it built the park on the old grounds. These are two of the very few courts in Brooklyn where you can get away with playing without a permit. South Oxford relies on sign-up sheets allowing players to reserve sessions, however, wait-times usually aren't too long. Note that the park does typically have an attendant to make sure instructors and coaches stay off the courts. If the wait at FG Park is too long, or you're looking to be on less of a public display while you play, head to South Oxford's courts. Favorite Coffee Shop: Hungry Ghost (1 block North on S Oxford St) Favorite Food/Drink: Peaches HotHouse or baba cool (1 Block North on S Oxford St, 2 blocks West on Fulton).