Jackie Robinson Park
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W 150th St & Bradhurst Ave (at 145th Street) New York , NY 10039 United States
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Check out the Jackie Robinson Pool at 89 Bradhurst Ave! It was the only WPA-era pool to be sited in a predominately minority neighboorhood. Constructed in 1935 it was designated in 2007.
Great place to take a walk. You’ll find a pool, baseball fields , basketballs courts , volleyball courts , a playground & spray showers here.
Designated as a Historic Harlem landtrust, Jackie Robinson is beloved for its community pool, event-filled recreation center , and famously named baseball fields .
See the sculpture of Jackie Robinson by Inge Hardison. This sculptural bust honors the athlete who in 1947 broke the "color barrier" in Major League Baseball , when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Teach your youngins about the Civil Rights movement here, and about ancient Rome at the amphitheatre. Log on to educationnation.com on 9/25 to hear what America's teachers priorities are.
bocce ball ! got all the way to the end where there's a little bit of grass, just try not to get laughed at. oh, and go while the sun's out (white ppl), jk. its all love. Read more
A true uptown, hidden gem
Nice park to walk around, right next to a Starbucks
come here for a walk or sit at the benches after getting your drink at Sarbuck's.
Nice place to go for a walk
Adult lap swim 7:00/8:30 every morning. Free.
#summerstage2012 – August 7th at 7 PM: Experience the Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series for free at SummerStage! Read more
membership is$25 for 6 months to use just this rec center. $70 a year if you want to use all parks . Read more
They have a pool!
25$ for 18-24 a year come sign up
I skate at the dome all the time
Basketball with shane
Run stairs for hiit
the outdoor pool opens June 29th Read more
An upgrade of residents has meant newfound wealth has found it's way to this park . Why there is STILL no dog run is anyone's guess.A dramatic improvement from years prior. Keep alert during the eve hr
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The Sweet Spot festival that takes place here is awesome. Vintage shops, great food and music performances. It's like a flea but cooler. - William Mullin
This pool was first known as Colonial Pool before being renamed in 1978. It is one of the most striking public facilities in the city, looking like a combination of a pool and medieval fortress. - NYC Parks
Fantastic stage for summer jazz Cuban music and animation. Nice people and neighborhood too. - Harry Chen
Nice employees! Really nice presentation as well! The fraps are the best ! - Shaun Repetto
Big, clean store. Can get busy but they keep the line moving quickly. Nicest pharmacists I've ever met. - Sara ????⚔????
This supermarket has everything you need in it. It's a bit disorganized though! - Sophie Hebdidge
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » Central Harlem