Holcombe Rucker Park
| Address: | 280 W 155th St, New York, NY 10039, USA |
| Phone: | +1 212-408-0100 |
| Site: | nyc.gov |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM |
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Sandra Hall
We visited on a Saturday midday and my 15 year old son was able to put up a few shots on this famous court. Just so historic. Later, we watched a high school level league game, attended by families and neighbors, all of whom were friendly and courteous. A great way to spend an afternoon. Definitely, we LOVED it! The neighborhood surrounding the park seemed very accessible; I didnt see anything about it that would be considered objectionable. I say this because we spoke to a lady visitor in another part of Harlem who was from the midwest; she seemed very nervous about going to the Rucker alone. I would say I saw no reason to be nervous in the full daylight. After dark, events might not be so family-friendly, I dont know. Rucker Park is pleasant and the attraction is mainly the tournaments that are held there during the summer, and the games played there by local athletes. Worthwhile making a trip.
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Hales
One of the most legendary basketball courts in the United States. Many greats in the sport of basketball had their start here, developing and honing their immense talent/skills including Kareem Abdul-Jabber, Wilt Chamberlin, Metta World Peace (lol), Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant. There have been many tournaments featured in the park and famous NBA players that have visited the park. On any given day, you can find multiple games of pick up. Players travel from all over to get the chance to play on this iconic court. Its a place for ballers to gain respect in the sport. If youre a basketball player or fan, make your way up town to Rucker Park and bring your shoes!
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Todd Rapisarda
Legendary playground that graced the shoes of Dr j, Kobe, KD, and countless others! (And a bucket list place for me happily fulfilled)...regulars couldnt have been nicer...won a few games...lost a few others.. ran into a few guys from Chicago(like me)who ventured here to fulfill a dream.... could have let the magic of this place keep me here all day (yet the fatigue let me succumb after 4hours)...to play...or just to watch...any true hoops fan should see one of the few remaining playground meccas left...
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Jay Kloppenberg
I used to go to the Rucker a lot in the summer of 06 when I lived in New York. One day, I saw Fat Joes team beat fat Jadakiss team (Jadakiss was way fatter than I expected); I watched Joe Forte and JR Smith play like complete amateurs, and the hype-men dogging on them while joking around with the "40+" crew behind the basket. Always a fun time. Anyone living in or visiting New York in the summer, seeing a game at the rucker would be in my top 5 must-do activities.
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Apolonio Rosado
Un lugar agradable ya que tiene un centro de atención enel área Deportes. Puedes correr y tambien hacer actividades que desees según a lo que de porte se trata y mas aun pasarla bien con tu familia ..
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Terry Hall
Being way from cali it was cool seeing Rucker Park. There was some games going on. I consider myself an ok player (maybe juco or d2 level) when in shape, however most of the guys playing seemed weak. Some were good but I expected to only see hoopers at Rucker. Maybe I came on a bad day. Walking around Harlem was awesome though, it was like tv and you could feel the history.
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Jose Hernandez
Lugar mítico para los amantes del baloncesto, y es cierto, como dijeron por hay, hay gente muy amable en los alrededores, no dejen de visitarlo.
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אלעד מלמד
מקום נהדר לאוהבי כדורסל, לראות משחקי כדורסל ברמה גבוהה ולשחק. )לפעמים באים שחקני NBA
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Dana Williams
Great basketball tournaments in the summertime given by EBC (Entertainers Basketball Classic) see, NBA players, college ballers,street ballers,entertainers, musiclegends, and the like ,play ball or drop by to check out a game or too.
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darique weekes
nice park. in the summer it is a great scene to enjoy harlem landscape. the main event is rucker park basketball tounament, sometimes you may catch a celebrity or two enjoying the games. also up and coming basketball talent
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Iker Moreda
Increible sobre todo para los amantes del basket, ademas gente muy amable por alrededores
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Anthony Husereau
There is always a cool breeze, there is a water fountain and best of all the view of the whitecomb bridge underside and the flowing highspeed traffic make it perfect place for any unwanted children to go play.
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Samuel L
Base heads, hope you got all day to wait for a game, everytime i was gonna play a dude with a name talking bout he got next,filthy bathrooms, and theres a blind guy who yells at you. Bunch of crack heads.
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FRANK MILLIN
This is the world famous RUCKER park. Local legends, future prospects, current pros. Make this a great place to visit. You just never know whos going to pop up. Very high police presence.
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Antoine Vidal
Lefendary basket-ball court where some of the greatest played. There will always be a few pick up games around here at any time. The court did seem a big run down when we came by.
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Ralph Henderson
Entertainment Basketball Classic every summer for about the last 25 years. An iconic and historic venue which still has the countrys best amateurs and some professionals.
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Onita Carty
Rucker park is a nice place to sit and enjoy the breeze. You can bring your kids to play in the park. They host great basketball games and other events at the park.
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Jason Thompson
Went to the Rucker . It was cool , now I can cross one more thing off my bucket list. One side note , hope you dont have to use the restroom . Filthy is being nice!
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One of Harlems historic landmark. Top balers have had the pleasure to drop buckets in this park, you might catch your favorite balling during the summer.
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Rich Elmore
Part of bball history. Soooooo many classic games have happened right here! All the great pros and street ballers have paid their dues at the Rucker.
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Stephen L. Dawson
Excellent Ball Players Park. You Can See Up & Comers & Already Established "ICONS". When You Get A Chance Stop By Rucker Park Where Legends Are Made.
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Marc Vilardell
Cancha que todo amante del streetball debe de visitar!
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Sandra Anthony
OMGGGGGGGGGGGG...So bad in the summer! Its loud and crowded because of the basketball games. The kids are rude and so are their mothers!
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Alonzo Young
Lace up them Airs & Like Nike "Just do it" after you play a few court games your Heart will think you later by still functioning lol.
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ran yi
Lefendary basket-ball court where some of the greatest played. There will always be a few pick up games around here at any time.
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FUAD SHAIBAH
رائع وجميل وممتع انصح بزيارته ....
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Dereck Sullivan-Lee
Best chance to see some great basketball and by some of the elite basketball players in the league and around the world
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Arlene Cruickshank
Its historical to Inner City youth. It is clean, and actually has a working bathroom that is clean right next to it.
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baby unkle
Its a great chance to get noticed and it helped alot of nba stars become pro This park is basketball history
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Jake Pollock
Great experience going to The Rucker Park. A lot of great basketball players have played at Rucker before.
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Misael Ramos
I was glad to have seen the Legendary Rucker. Sucks that my phone was dead. You have to stop by sometime.
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A Private User
This park has awesome summer basketball tournaments. Only if the kids understand its rich history.
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Dashaun Neal
Always remembered going to school right next door, p.s. 156. and for recess we played right there!
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Russell Rosario
Great place to watch some pickup games in a legendary park, but even better if you get to play.
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Lorena Smoakes
terrible customer service, never pick up there phone, very expensive.... not worth the headach
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Christian Vigil
Cancha de baloncesto mítica
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Evandys Abreu
Es muy fresco este jugar
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Mike Miller
The holy Rucker. Legends were born here. Best Basketball Court on the whole planet.
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