Rucker Park

Rucker Park is the most well known outdoor basketball courts 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.

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72 Players Rated

4 Players

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155th Street & Frederick Douglass Blvd

New York City, NY 10039,
United States

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EBC 2011 Championship 4th Quarter and Overtime Highlights

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Brandon Jennings a.k.a. Young Money playing in the EBC @ Rucker Park, NYC

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'The Blackout' official documentary trailer 2K3

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LA EBC team (Baron Davis) road trip to the Rucker in NY

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Adam Youch´s 'Gunnin For That #1 Spot' movie preview

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Dominic Cheek Highlights in the 2K8 Elite 24 at The Rucker

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Players Shared 9 Photos and 15 Videos.

Number of Courts

1
Concrete

Number of Hoops

2
NBA / FIBA Height

Regular Pick-Up Games

Yes

Lighting

Yes

Wheelchair Access

n/a

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Indoor

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Local Insights

Local Time
12:37 PM
Sunset in
04:23 hrs
Temp.
Max 34 ° F
Humidity
92 %
Weather
Snow
Wind
Light Breeze

Player Comments

“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 (6 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 (9 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 (9 years ago)
“I never hopped at Rucker. I need to get my game on.” – chijoshua7 (9 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 (12 years ago)

Basketball Courts Near Rucker Park

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

Basketball Players Near Rucker Park

Player Name	Home City	Check-ins	Courts Added	Contributions
cynjin Joined 2017	North Bergen, NJ, United States North Bergen, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
jmengel95 Joined 2020	Teaneck, NJ, United States Teaneck, NJ 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
fab47 Joined 2013	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
FMhotshot Joined 2010	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	2 2	1 1 Photo 0 Videos 0 Comments
shootshane Joined 2014	Brooklyn, NY, United States Brooklyn, 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
Dtrain Joined 2014	Queens, NY, United States Queens, NY United States	0	4 4	2 0 Photos 0 Videos 2 Comments
musicaholic88 Joined 2012	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
humminah Joined 2020	Hunter, NY, United States Hunter, NY United States	1	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
1missing Joined 2014	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	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
Juanlima123 Joined 2021	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
joena Joined 2020	Closter, NJ, United States Closter, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
AbyssTechnics Joined 2012	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	3 3	2 0 Photos 0 Videos 2 Comments
thtkidfrmqueens Joined 2014	Astoria, NY, United States Astoria, NY United States	0	2 2	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
majelanik Joined 2012	Newark, NJ, United States Newark, NJ United States	0	3 3	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
shacharbloch Joined 2020	New York City, NY, United States New York City, 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
Alexib Joined 2020	Teaneck, NJ, United States Teaneck, NJ United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
SonOfTheKing23 Joined 2020	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	1	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
nriek Joined 2012	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	2 0 Photos 0 Videos 2 Comments
sarahpetunia Joined 2021	Montclair, NJ, United States Montclair, NJ United States	0	4 4	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
POINT3NYC Joined 2011	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments
jbrooksy224 Joined 2014	New York City, NY, United States New York City, NY United States	0	2 2	3 1 Photo 0 Videos 2 Comments
Chrismiles97 Joined 2021	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
Sweets1344 Joined 2020	Jackson Heights, NY, United States Jackson Heights, NY United States	0	0 0	0 0 Photos 0 Videos 0 Comments

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