I.S. 72 Mini-Pitches

Located on the grounds of I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie in Heartland Village, Staten Island, the I.S. 72 Mini-Pitches provide functional outdoor hard-court recreation for neighborhood racquet enthusiasts. The fenced multi-sport surface accommodates tennis drills, mini-tennis, and youth athletic programs. Operated on municipal school grounds, court availability is centered around non-school hours, welcoming local residents for afternoon and weekend play on a walk-on, first-come, first-served basis. The atmosphere is straightforward and community-led, drawing neighborhood families and tennis players seeking a local space to practice footwork, serve mechanics, and short-court rallies without private club commitments. Maintained as an active urban play space, the surface offers reliable traction and perimeter netting to keep balls contained. It serves as a dependable mid-island destination for simple, self-organized recreation.