Rucker Park Basketball Courts

A wide variety of NBA, college & streetball players have added to the historic legacy of the park . See some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Streetball has its roots in NYC, and elements of this style are part of Carmelo Anthony’s arsenal. Watch Melo talk about how streetball influences his game: http://youtu.be/HHIGXZNpCAE

Make NYC Your Gym with your friends by challenging them to a pick-up basketball game at the Rucker Park Basketball Courts. Making NYC Your Gym with others is not only good exercise but tons of fun!

i love this pace, such a powerful court in spirit .. salute to our elders and ancestors that laid the foundation.. for our future.. be mindful and hopeful

You can now look for "attwifi" in your device's network settings screen to find free Wi-Fi access at the Rucker Park courts. Read more

PHOTO: From 1889 to 1964 the spot across 8th Ave was known as Polo Grounds, and was the baseball field for the New York Giants. Click "More Info" for an aerial view of the field from 1951! Read more

The Rucker Tournament, a streetball tournament begun in 1950, has produced NBA all-stars, among them Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Chris Mullin, Connie Hawkins, and Jamaal Tinsley.

It's the Mecca of hoops! Mad celebs come to check out games! Great atmosphere

Awesome place to play some good ball. Whether you come during the week and play with the school kids (who are really good), or on the weekend wit the ballers.

The court on 155th street has seen more All Stars (playground legends & professionals) than any arena in the country . Arrive early or you'll regret it! Read more

EBC Tournament is Monday - Thursday evenings. Pick-up starts Sundays at 12pm. Legends: Julius Erving , Joe Hammond, Pee Wee Kirkland, Skip To My Lou.

Where legends like PeeWee Kirkland and Fly Williams were MADE. #HikeNike #NYC

Join Hot 97 every Wednesday through 8/1 for the EBC's 30th Anniversary with even more NBA surprises & Def Jam artist making appearances.Check in every week for exclusive prizing! Read more

"Rucker game attender,With the Bent parked on the sidewalk with the temp plates on the fender" - Jay-Z "Welcome to New York City "

Seems like a rough place but it isn't. At the games the police is always there and the check you very well .

Great place to watch some great players.

I scored a layup on a five-year-old! My basketball career is complete!

This place is the mecca of streetball ! We're down for a game here anytime of the day.

Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julius Erving have all played on this famous streetball venue.

My park rucker I saw every NBA player play at my park from movies to videos n from rap stars

the only court that matters in this mega city !!!

Basketball games

The NikeMobileUnite is here weekly checking out the latest teams showcase their skills. Read more

BBall Mecca

The #mecca of #basketball

Got in from a walk

TO and Ocho ballin' at the famous Rucker Park NYC. TO's got bunnies - he just dunked!!!

My park rucker the best

TO and Ocho ballin' at the famous Rucker Park NYC. TO's got bunnies - he just dunked!!!

It's impossible to stand in front of Rucker and not want to do some basketball in someone's face. I do not I made it to resist

dunking with kobe and bow wow

They have some really live games here .. Read more

There's nothing bad I can say about this court. At all!