Rucker Park

155th Street & Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York City, NY 10039, United States

Rucker Park is the most well known outdoor basketball court in the world. It is located in in Harlem, New York City, and got its name from Holcombe Rucker, the playground director for the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

The most famous streetball tournament, Entertainer's Basketball Classic, is held here. Lebron James, Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Julius Erving, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant are a few of the players that have stepped on the court.

Outdoor Public

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Rating 4.6 Stars

78 Players Rated

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Number of Courts

1
Concrete

Number of Hoops

2
NBA / FIBA Height

Regular Pick-Up Games

Lighting

Yes

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Satellite View

Outdoor

Indoor

FIBA

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Pick-up Games

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Local Insights

Local Time
03:34 PM
Sunrise in
00:55 hrs
Temp.
Max 38 ° F
Humidity
73 %
Weather
Overcast clouds
Wind
Gentle Breeze

Player Comments

“Finally visited Rucker Park! There were games going on, so you couldn't get shots up. But, it was great to see kids so competitive on the legendary basketball court!” – COTW30 (3 months ago)
“Playing here it's much more better than watching a game in the Square Garden.The best the people and the burgers opposite the court!!” – chemagic (8 years ago)
“At 27th sempteber i am gonna be in Dundee. I am semi pro basketball player in greece and i want it to know if there are any courts there with players...” – AP24 (11 years ago)
“Great to have finally travelled to this sacred place... all the way from the UK... Got to shoot around a little too. I need to come back when the tournaments are rolling in the Summer” – Jamstar (11 years ago)
“I never hopped at Rucker. I need to get my game on.” – chijoshua7 (11 years ago)
“...the rucker is only rated number two currently. this is the mecca of streetball! this place should definitely be rated number one - no, it MUST be rated #1 !” – carlito (14 years ago)

Basketball Courts In This Area

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Court Location	Type of Court	Distance	Check-ins	Rating
Bill Robinson Playground 150 Bond St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.3 mi	0	0 (0)
Frederick Johnson Playground Harlem River Dr, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.3 mi	0	0 (0)
Jackie Robinson Park 101-259 Bradhurst Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.4 mi	1	0 (0)
W155th St 1921 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.4 mi	0	0 (0)
Carmansville Playground Amsterdam Av, W 151 St To W 152 St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.5 mi	0	0 (0)
Macombs 5-25 East 157th Street, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.5 mi	0	0 (0)
Macombs Dam Park Macombs Dam Bridge, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.5 mi	0	0 (0)
W 166th & Edgecombe Ave 639 Edgecombe Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.6 mi	0	0 (0)
Colonel Charles Young Playground 1-99 W 143rd St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.7 mi	0	4 (1)
Col Charles Young Playground 700 Lenox Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.7 mi	0	0 (0)
West 143rd Street 255 West 143rd Street, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.7 mi	0	0 (0)
Audubon Playground 561 W 169th St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.8 mi	0	0 (0)
Highbridge 1082 Nelson Ave, The Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.8 mi	0	0 (0)
Mullaly Park 1015 River Ave, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.8 mi	0	0 (0)
Nelson Playground 1082 Nelson Ave, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.8 mi	0	0 (0)
Franz Sigel Park 615-619 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.9 mi	0	0 (0)
Fred Samuel Playground 101-141 West 139th Street, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.9 mi	0	0 (0)
Highbridge Field House 503 W 173rd St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	0.9 mi	0	0 (0)
Merriam Playground (lower) 155-169 West 168th Street, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	0.9 mi	0	0 (0)
Ft. Washington Playground Hudson River Greenway, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1 mi	0	0 (0)
McCray Playground 53 W 138th St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1 mi	0	0 (0)
Merriam Playground (upper) 1284-1332 University Avenue, Bronx, NY	Outdoor	1 mi	0	0 (0)
St Nicholas Park (North) 582 St Nicholas Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1 mi	0	0 (0)
5th Ave & E 135th St 10 W 135th St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
Hamilton Place Playground 557 W 140th St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
Hansborough Park Court W 135th St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
Highbridge Park 2316 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
Hudson River Greenway New York State Reference Route 907V, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
W 135th St 135 Bond St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)
W 173rd St 631-699 W 173rd St, New York City, NY	Outdoor	1.1 mi	0	0 (0)

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Basketball Players Near Rucker Park

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thtkidfrmqueens Joined 2014	Astoria, NY, United States Astoria, NY United States	0	2 2	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
bball360 Joined 2020	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	1	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
LoLo1607 Joined 2011	Queens, NY, United States Queens, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
richardtantillo Joined 2023	Hackensack, NJ, United States Hackensack, NJ United States	0	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
Timcookj Joined 2012	Bronx, NY, United States Bronx, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
henryjenry Joined 2021	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
CarlyleWilson Joined 2012	Bronx, NY, United States Bronx, NY United States	0	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
jaybahdoo Joined 2023	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
Adonis201 Joined 2012	Jersey City, NJ, United States Jersey City, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
raymorre Joined 2023	Mt Vernon, NY, United States Mt Vernon, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
chrischen333 Joined 2015	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	1 0 Photos 0 Videos 1 Comment
mrshamz Joined 2017	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
Blazepg3 Joined 2011	Brooklyn, NY, United States Brooklyn, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
edwinroldan Joined 2023	Passaic, NJ, United States Passaic, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
martinvivar Joined 2022	Cliffside Park, NJ, United States Cliffside Park, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
rimotoon Joined 2009	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
SOHAAL2015 Joined 2015	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
ferrisworldball Joined 2022	White Plains, NY, United States White Plains, NY United States	0	0 0	3 3 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
gregorydecastro Joined 2020	Bronx, NY, United States Bronx, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
justinbolivar Joined 2022	Paterson, NJ, United States Paterson, NJ United States	0	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
123456 Joined 2023	Fair Lawn, NJ, United States Fair Lawn, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
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humminah Joined 2020	Hunter, NY, United States Hunter, NY United States	1	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
bigreis Joined 2012	Brooklyn, NY, United States Brooklyn, NY United States	1	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
flytip Joined 2010	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
speedsatlin Joined 2023	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	1 1	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
rahulphanindra Joined 2023	Montclair, NJ, United States Montclair, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
danielleonardi Joined 2014	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	4 4 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
noobmango11 Joined 2020	Brooklyn, NY, United States Brooklyn, NY United States	2	2 2	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
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