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Rucker Park - Harlem USA
120 Years of NYC Basketball
From The Playground to The Garden
Legendary Landmarks of NYC Basketball
Still under construction
The Proving Grounds That Created Legends
We want to recognize the organizations, institutions and
corporate sponsors, individuals, supporters, volunteers and those innovators who contributed their time and expertise to help raise NYC Basketball to it's legendary status,
The NYC Basketball History Project sincerely thanks you for bringing joy to so many, creating opportunities, saving lives, and for making so many dreams come true!
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NYC Playgrounds, Gyms & Community Centers
Where the magic happened!

Orchard Beach Playground
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Practice at Rucker Park
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Ricker Park
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Orchard Beach Playground
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Riis Beach
Queens

The Cage; West 4th Street Manhattan

Dyckman Playground
Manhattan

Gun Hill Playground
Bronx

Mt. Morris Park
Harlem

King Towers Playground
Harlem

Soul in the Hole Park
Brooklyn

Lost Batalion Hall
Queens

Brevoort basketball court
Brooklyn

Rucker Park
Manhattan

Claremont Park
Bronx

Gauchos Gym
Bronx

Colonel Young Park
Harlem

Bushwick Park Playground
Brooklyn
Send in your suggestions about NYC's most popular playgrounds and recreation centers, explaining why they should be declared NYC Basketball Landmarks!
Sincere thanks to the many NYC organizations and public services that helped provide the youth of NYC with a platform to reach for dreams!









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