Finding the right place to play or train across New York requires looking at the actual numbers and player feedback behind each facility. This guide evaluates 10 cricket facilities spread across Brooklyn, Staten Island, South Ozone Park, Springfield Gardens, and the Bronx. These locations range from public parks and match grounds to specialized training academies and local clubs, holding ratings between 4.0 and 5.0 stars with review counts spanning from 4 to 4,791. Each entry is assessed strictly on user ratings and review data.
Our rankings are calculated using a formula that multiplies the venue’s star rating by the natural logarithm of its review count, and no paid placements are accepted.
1. Marine Park
Located in Brooklyn on Fillmore Avenue, Marine Park holds a 4.6-star rating from 4,791 reviews. Visitors describe the space on Fillmore Ave as peaceful and family-friendly, noting that it is well-maintained and suitable for walking dogs and jogging. Reviewers mention that people are polite and that families visit regularly.
2. Roy A. Sweeney Cricket Oval
Situated off Erskine Street in Brooklyn, this oval earns a 4.3-star rating across 93 reviews. One reviewer notes it is one of the best and cleanest cricket grounds in Brooklyn, describing it as a go-to location that allows visitors to play real cricket.
3. Marine Park Cricket Field
Positioned on E 33rd Street in Brooklyn, this field is rated 4.5 stars based on 69 reviews. Review feedback points out that it is a good park for cricket and other activities, though recent construction has made moving around the area a little difficult.
4. Canarsie Park Cricket Field 2
Found on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn, this field secures a 4.7-star rating from 45 reviews. A longtime player notes in their review that they have been playing cricket in this specific field continuously since 2002.
5. Staten Island Cricket Club
Operating out of Walker Park on Bard Avenue in Staten Island, this club maintains a 4.1-star rating from 76 reviews. Reviewers highlight a beautiful view and atmosphere for cricket matches, crediting club officials for maintaining the 150-year-old ground and praising the fantastic hospitality.
6. Brooklyn Queens Cricket Academy
Based on 135th Ave in South Ozone Park, this academy achieves a 5.0-star rating from 21 reviews. Participants report that the facility provides skilled coaches and training, noting that individual cricket skills have developed well since joining.
7. Queens United Cricket Academy
Located on 223rd Street in Springfield Gardens, this academy holds a 4.0-star rating across 12 reviews. A reviewer whose son enrolled in the Spring Camp praises the coaching, facilities, and overall environment as recommendations for young cricketers looking to grow.
8. Queens village cricket Ground
Situated on 235th Ct in Queens Village, this ground earns a 4.9-star rating based on 7 reviews.
9. Shaheen New York Cricket Club
Operating inside Canarsie Park in Brooklyn, this club is rated 5.0 stars from 6 reviews. Member feedback describes it as a wonderful club suited for every skill level, featuring warm and welcoming players.
10. Wanderers New York City Cricket Club
Found on Van Cortlandt Ave W in the Bronx, this club holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 reviews. Reviewers recommend it as a great club to join for playing competitive cricket in New York City, offering plenty of fun both on and off the field.
How we ranked these
We built this directory using actual user feedback and public ratings data for each facility. To ensure an objective order, our scoring system balances average star ratings against total review volume using our methodology. Venues with higher review counts earn extra statistical weight, ensuring that locations with sustained community feedback rise to the top.