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Let's Get Ready to Rucker!

Saturday, June 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Holcombe Rucker Park, Northern Harlem

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FREE EVENT
Rain or shine

In partnership with 

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On Saturday, June 21, join NYC Parks, the National Basketball Players Association, and additional community partners at the iconic Rucker Park to celebrate the beginning of summer and tournament season—for free! 

Activities

This year’s activities include:

  • A live DJ from Hot 94.7 the Block and giveaways 
  • An obstacle course and bounce house
  • Basketball clinics and games  
  • Inflatables for soccer and basketball shootouts
  • Gaga pit
  • Arts and crafts
  • Information from local organizations
  • Free snacks (while supplies last)

And more!

Waivers

Participants in all activities must sign a waiver and provide photo identification before participating in these activities. Waivers will be provided at the event for participants to sign. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the waiver. Certain activities, such as the NBPA basketball programming, will require an additional waiver form provided by the NBPA. Register here in advance for the Youth Clinic.

 

 

  • Parents help a child over an obstacle wall
  • A girl plays basketball
  • Parents and children play jumbo Connect Four and chess
  • Children run a drill on a basketball court
  • A child goes through an obstacle course
 
 

Boys playing basketball

Accessibility

For accessibility information, please contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-3338.

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Let's Get Ready to Rucker? 

Please contact Rhianna Pitre-Seidenberg at rhianna.pitre@parks.nyc.gov to receive more information.

Lead Partner Media Partner Support From

NBPA 94.7 The Block Game Over, Plezi