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Holcombe Rucker Park
280 W 155th St, New York, NY 10039, United States
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li
Review №1

First they have the audacity to raise my premium from $376 to $470 at a time when COVID has placed us all in such a financial bind. Then they insult my credibility by constantly sending daily texts as if I had ever been late or not made my payments!!! The nerve!! Shame on you GEICO!!! SHAME this is GEICO not a park!!!

Ga
Review №2

Another NYC place of worship that transcended culture

Ke
Review №3

A great place to watch people play street basketball. Played here with friends a couple of times, had so much fun. This is definitely one of the most famous basketball court in the world.Although sometimes, the place is kinda dirty. But I love the court!

H.
Review №4

Such an amazing, historic park. Theres a playground for kids, sprinklers which are great for hot summer days, and an amazing basketball court. We went during some school tournament event, and it was great to see young kids play their hearts out and win. Such a great experience, Im glad I came here!

Da
Review №5

Our first time here and they welcomed us to play basketball

Tr
Review №6

Rucker Park is home to some of Harlems great Basketball Legends. Its always going to be a special place to us who call New York home or any basketball who goes after the AND1 THRONE.

Ja
Review №7

The talent in New York is outstanding, you can see some unbelievable games here. “Ain’t no place like home New York New York”.

Cr
Review №8

ITS BEAUTIFUL... TRANSIT WISE VERY CONVENIENT, FOOD PLACES A LOT OF THEM EVERY WHERE.

Jo
Review №9

Classic park with an awesome new look..

Si
Review №10

Childhood dream of my husband was to visit the place where all the greats played. We got to do it and it was worth it. The apt building and the train track so HARLEM...GREAT feeling.

Ba
Review №11

Broke some Harlem local’s ankles here. From Toronto. Walked away undefeated here. 1-0

Ch
Review №12

As a kid I would go here every summer to watch all the basketball tournaments, but due to the pro and hip hop influence it was so overcrowded that many times I didn’t even make it into the park. During the NBA off season (summertime) I definitely recommend checking it out. The surrounding area doesn’t have much going on so just be aware if your not from NY you’ll probably stick out.

Be
Review №13

You HAVE to visit this place if you love basketball.Tiny Archibald, Dr. J, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson--these men have all graced this court and dominated.If you go with anyone who doesnt understand, the spectacle may be dimmed, but for those who love the sport of basketball, this is Mecca: a necessary pilgrimage!

Ch
Review №14

Love this place, beautiful basketball courts.

Kr
Review №15

We love the fact that theres a huge baseball park all the way in the back of the park, which is completely fenced in therefore our German Shepherd can get in all the playtime and laps she can handle, and theres no need for a leash, because its completely gated. Its especially fun when the other pet owners bring their dogs too, and coincidentally, theres 3 more Shepherd owners in this neighborhood. Theres something for everyone here, tennis, basketball (not to mention that Rutgers basketball tournaments are Poppin all summer long. Whats not to love

SA
Review №16

Its popular during the summer during the basketball tournaments. Its like every other place where you could enjoy a family moment, relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Ju
Review №17

Kids can play here an have fun.

Ir
Review №18

A bit dated and people leave a huge mess all the time. Parks do a good job trying to keep it

EF
Review №19

Basketball Legends have played in this park. Need I say more?

Ta
Review №20

Not safe but it is known for the basketball tournament so if your looking for game this is the place.

La
Review №21

Clean park great for parties love Harlem

BL
Review №22

Great place to watch good city baseball players.

Le
Review №23

The Greatest Ball Court in the Country!

He
Review №24

Arguably the most famous streetball court in the planet.

Ni
Review №25

Finally got chance to see the Historic Rucker Park. Must see, wish there would have been some ballers playing that day.

Sh
Review №26

Legendary Playground.

Tj
Review №27

Only@GreatRuckerPark️

Fa
Review №28

Very clean, and my grandsons enjoyed playing on the court... where the movie Uncle Drew was filmed, and many now basketball greats have played... Thanks for a wonderful memory!

Ay
Review №29

Classic iconic spot for ballers, though not as well used as its been in the past. Its still a great place to stop and shoot the ball around with glass backboards and adjustable height rims.

To
Review №30

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...

pa
Review №31

Legendary basketball court is Oakland to New York

Ra
Review №32

Kept beautiful regardless of the mens shelter next to it. Due in large to the basketball tournament thats been run their the past half century. Great basketball players now in and out of the league play in this tournament, famously called Holcombe Rucker.

Gr
Review №33

My youth dream come true, great to be in the place where streeball legends have born.

La
Review №34

A dream come true

Jo
Review №35

Interesting,,, the grandboys loved playing there with the kids

He
Review №36

Very nice park right around the polo ground area a lot of sport activities Manley basketball and tournaments I think you will like it if your best a basketball fan thats it

Yv
Review №37

The level of talent there is unmatched, want to see some of the best ballers of NY go at it. Be there.

Ju
Review №38

Good park Basketball

Ap
Review №39

First Time Here....Met Some Cool Kids..and #TeamUSA had a blast! Nice place to visit!

ty
Review №40

Its legendary .

Ke
Review №41

It is the proving ground.

Da
Review №42

Free basketball games in the summer. Police presence. Pat down to gain entry. Some streetball legends may be in attendance. Funny announcers. A lot of stray people on the court at various times. Great talent

Mi
Review №43

Rucker speaks for itself. I mean, this is where the greatest have played. Took my 9 year old son up there for a shoot around and we had a blast! Well kept park and enjoyed the experience.

ji
Review №44

Im from Queens but we always go to the Ruckers to watch the games if you want to see the baddest basketball players one day you should visit down in Harlem on 155th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard these are some of the guys who should be in the NBA but never made it

Ad
Review №45

The park was very nice especially for your toddler. Is very clean and Is near everything. Theres a convenience store, McDonalds, and dinners just walking distance. I recommend this place for children, family and friends. If you just want to enjoy a beautiful day or bbq.

Pa
Review №46

A nice sightseeing stop if you are are basketball fan if you are fortunate you may get a pick-up game with someone famous

Ra
Review №47

We are a basketball family. Wish they had more parking. It worked out and we were so excited to play on the famous court.

Ma
Review №48

Not as spectacular as they make it look

Wi
Review №49

Legendary site that you should see

Ko
Review №50

Legendary Ball Park! NYC at its best

Sh
Review №51

I miss coming here .

Ad
Review №52

Too crowded and too small

Ro
Review №53

Miss the games stop by to see a friend.

0n
Review №54

There are usually nets and its single rims. Which is the best part. There are great games but you can also play solo sometimes. The earlier, the better.

Al
Review №55

Great community park for everything from pickup b ball to relaxing walks

Ou
Review №56

What a surprising little gem in the Bronx eye was a little surprised to see such a well-maintained and beautiful Park in this location satin had lunch and it was very peaceful and calm and most of all clean

Ty
Review №57

Best place to go to went there for a family vacation and went to rucker park during the winter and I got to go on the basketball court where KD and many legends played great basketball moment and I will remember this forever and the town wasnt too ghetto

Fr
Review №58

Too many fights happen over here, cops are needed in ths location to keep things uncontrolled. shooting and car breaking are in the surrounding area its unsafe for children who wishes to play in park.P. S. It has improved slightly with police presence.

Fa
Review №59

Loved the movie Uncle Drew, had to see the park for myself. I loved the experience I had. This is a part of basketball culture in New York like the Mecca next to Madison Square garden.

Da
Review №60

The birth place of street ball

Is
Review №61

Its a nice park

Lo
Review №62

Hallowed ground, step foot in the place where the likes of MJ, Dr. J, Jabbar, KD, Peewee Kirkland, and Tiny Archibald have played.

Ri
Review №63

The Mecca ! Im from California so i wanted to visit and play here for years. Drwam come true , had a good time ballin!!

De
Review №64

Legendary Park where alot of Great B-BALL Players come

Ri
Review №65

It a nice spot to chill an enjoy ur quiet time

Ja
Review №66

Very calming. Great path that leads to the pedestrian bridge that connects the Bronx to Upper Manhattan (Washington Heights)

El
Review №67

Was only passing through looked like theres lots to do and lots of people must have been a game playing, visited on once and it was fun

Co
Review №68

Good place for a quiet afternoon walk.

Al
Review №69

I grew up in this area

Ch
Review №70

Historic of cousre

Ra
Review №71

Sweet. Good Street all to watch. Decent playground next door.

Sc
Review №72

Dirty over looked park

Ro
Review №73

Great experience

Va
Review №74

Good to spend sometime here.

da
Review №75

I love the Rucker park, witness slot of great basketball games

do
Review №76

It will always feel like home

Ph
Review №77

Great to visit

Ra
Review №78

I live right next door to Ruckers. Summer time the park is off the hook. Games many days thru the week. Police are im standby at the park. Live DJ and Willies burgers, also a lady that cooks very good people wait in line for her food. Game end around 11 pm at times. I just dont know how much they charge for the games. You check searched before entering. Good basketball leagues.

Er
Review №79

Best city basketball players play at Rucker park

J.
Review №80

The park was nice the womens game was on point. Loved it.

Th
Review №81

Great atmosphere. Easy going people.

Pr
Review №82

Basketball! Music! Plenty of neighborhood entertainment and entertainers. Big fun. Still miss the guy that sold that great Crab Salad.

Br
Review №83

Child hood park. Great place for events

Le
Review №84

Grew Up Across The Street From The Rucker POLO GROUNDS

Ma
Review №85

Love it. Feels good to be home

la
Review №86

Where the love of b ball begun

Se
Review №87

Historic basketball game location in the village of Harlem! Many of the great basketball players bounced and scored here!

Ed
Review №88

Although is not my favorite park to visit, I was in the neighborhood to check on someone and stop there for a few minutes. I saw what seems to be several families with kids having a good time.

Ti
Review №89

Historical Park N. Harlem Where Dr.J Made His Name Famous.Use To Be Home To All Basketball Competitions And Holds Alot Of History Mostly For This.

An
Review №90

Fun watching locals play each other.

Ne
Review №91

I saw Da Mayor! Wow. Basketball games are awesome!

Gi
Review №92

A New York landmark. Home of basketball legends. Totally lit in the summertime!

Ra
Review №93

I needed to see this park, so much of my culture so much of my history was in that park July 13th being Harlem appreciation day it damn near brought me to tears. Thumbs WAYYY up

Jo
Review №94

This is one of those beautiful places in ny where you can breathe real fresh air

De
Review №95

Good place to play b-ball at and i like how uncle drew was film there. great place.

Ki
Review №96

Its always dirty the city needs to power wash that place!

to
Review №97

I went for the history which seems to have gotten lost with the locals. 11 am on a Saturday, 65 degrees and sunny and I was the only person at the court.

Ja
Review №98

Cool place to play ball at. Everybody who is known to play there has played, every guys from the NBA.

An
Review №99

Amazing! rigth in grong of Yankee Stadium!!!

Ro
Review №100

Everything they said it is. Great experience.

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  • Address:280 W 155th St, New York, NY 10039, United States
  • Site:https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/holcombe-rucker-park
  • Phone:+1 212-639-9675
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Basketball court
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–10pm
  • Tuesday:7am–10pm
  • Wednesday:7am–10pm
  • Thursday:7am–10pm
  • Friday:7am–10pm
  • Saturday:7am–10pm
  • Sunday:7am–10pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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