World-class sports facility to open in Crotona Park

A new building in Crotona Park will soon be open as a world-class tennis facility. Within the next several weeks, construction will be wrapping up on the brand new, 12,000-square-foot Cary Leeds Center

News 12 Staff

May 26, 2015, 2:24 AM

Updated 3,270 days ago

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World-class sports facility to open in Crotona Park
A new building in Crotona Park will soon be open as a world-class tennis facility.
Within the next several weeks, construction will be wrapping up on the brand new, 12,000-square-foot Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning.
It will be a state-of-the-art clubhouse and youth education center, which will be enjoyed by members of the New York Junior Tennis & Learning and the more than 30,000 students at schools surrounding Crotona Park. 
In addition to the sports facility, the center will provide academic support including tutoring, college readiness and test prep.
The facility will also be able to host international events.


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