Volleyball Courts at Ft. Tryon Park

Sand courts tucked against the Hudson rarely stay empty for long. Volleyball Courts at Ft. Tryon Park sit just off St Bennett Avenue, where the park’s northern slope levels into a wide, sunlit clearing. The address—190 St Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10040—places them within easy reach of both Inwood locals and anyone willing to climb the stairs from Dyckman Street. No nets are permanent, so players bring their own or borrow from the handful of pickup games that rotate through the day.

This stretch of parkland feels more like a neighborhood backlot than a formal recreation zone. Kids practice serves beside league teams running drills, while parents call out scores from the benches. The courts themselves are open-air and unadorned, marked only by faded lines and the occasional stray soccer ball. If you need to check availability or ask about group permits, call 212-795-1388. They can also tell you which evenings the lights stay on past dusk.

After the last set, most players drift toward the park’s western edge, where the paths drop toward the river. For directions or a quick map, pull up this pin. The courts don’t show up on every app, so the link saves the guesswork. By the time you arrive, someone will already be warming up.