Holcombe Rucker Park in New York, New York

“Ever hear of Rucker Park? Well, as an NBA fan, I've heard some players started out here! Heard too that some big time games happen here with nice crowds. (There are bleachers there and a scoreboard.) When we got there, a half court practice for a young kids' club was happening. So, we used the other half to shoot around; JUST like any other park. Met a local from that neighborhood, a Ukrainian from Germany, other loc”

— Robert H. · ★★★★★ · 2025-10-7

“The Rucker!! After Uncle Drew balled out here, I had to come see for myself. The actual court is actually very nice, and the hoops are not double-rim. They have glass backboards and there is lots of room on bleachers. I was able to come and see a tournament being held by one of the Rucker Legends, Hammer Stevens. The announcer/commentator was the highlight of the visit. He brought the energy, and the descriptions wer”

— Lukano · ★★★★★ · 2024-9-1

“Loved this place! The subway is literally across from the ball park and we were there opening week. The day we went there Adidas was giving away free stuff and the security guy at the front was so nice and told my daughter to get in line for it. We watched the games and the emcees did a great job and the crowd was cool! Seats were available and there were officers there for security at the exit gate. Loved watching t”

— Lyza W. · ★★★★★ · 2022-6-23

“Such an amazing, historic park. There's 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, I'm glad I came here!”

— H. B. · ★★★★★ · 2019-7-11

“Stepping onto the legendary courts of Rucker Park was an unforgettable experience. As I walked onto the hallowed ground where NBA legends like Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Julius Erving once showcased their skills, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and inspiration. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the echoes of basketball history and the excitement of the present”

— Hassan H. · ★★★★★ · 2024-2-21

“HOLLOWED GROUND!!...If you are a basketball fan, basketball historian, or a historian in general, you understand the impact this place has made on the development, evelation, and what it has added to the game of basketball and even the NBA. Rucker Park was named after Holcombe Rucker, a local teacher and director of this park. Mr. Rucker started a basketball tournament in 1950 to help out the local kids, stay off the”

— With N. · ★★★★★ · 2024-2-28

“A basketball event great weather, food,giveaways, photos and much more.”

— Renee B. · ★★★★★ · 2025-10-10

“A very cool place to check out if you are a basketball fan. Easily accessible and lots of parking nearby. Though I imagine it can get pretty busy during peak season.”

— Peter's C. · ★★★★☆ · 2023-12-10