Rucker Park basketball courts
About this listing
A popular spot for pick-up games
Place Details
Borough : ManhattanNeighborhood : Central Harlem
Place Matters Profile
The official name of the courts is the Holcombe Rucker Playground, in honor of a Harlem community activist and Parks Department playground director. Before being renamed for Mr. Rucker, the place was simply called P.S. 156 playground. It is located just north of W. 155th St, bounded by Frederick Douglass Blvd. and the Harlem River Drive.
On The Web
Rucker Park website
NYC Parks & Recreation
Nominations
Gene NormanGreat street basketball. Stomping grounds for legendary player Earl Manigault, aka "The Goat."
