Manhattan Badminton Club

One of the better places to play badminton in NYC

I have been playing badminton here for 4 years. This is one of the better places to play Badminton in Manhattan - but definitely could be better.
Per session charges are a bit high - consider yourselves warned.

The club meets in the gym of a public middle school on East 76th street. Easily reached by subway. There is no AC in the spring/summer, so make sure you can take off your layers as it gets hot. There is a vending machine for cold water and a 1959 vintage water fountain with impossible-to-reach warm tap water in the gym.
The courts are set up via a long rope of nets held up by wooden posts. You will know when your opponent touches the net as it disturbs all the others. Great way to improve your game, right? Towels are placed on the floor at each courts to help you moisten your shoes to prevent slipping.
The members are as friendly as New Yorkers, if you get my drift.
The best thing is the Coach, Chibing Wu and his assistant, Ivan, who are attentive to the players and place them according to their levels in games. Wu gives productive private lessons and it cost $27 to drop in and play a night.
Many international visitors come and play. Meets Wednesday and Friday nights.