PARK FACT:
Originally built in 1914, Betsy Head Memorial Playground housed the city's first recreation facility designed to include a public outdoor swimming pool and bath house.
Betsy Head Memorial Playground
Basketball Courts
View Basketball Courts for all Parks
There are hundreds of outdoor courts in New York City. In the basketball capital of the world, it's possible to find a game within walking distance of any location. Recreation Centers in all five boroughs have indoor courts as well.
Come join us this summer for wheelchair basketball at the following locations:
- Roy Wilkins Family Center, Jamaica, NY: Saturdays, 3-5 p.m.
- 54th Street Recreation Center, 54th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues: Mondays, 6-9 p.m.
How to Reserve an Athletic Field or Court
Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required.
To reserve space, please see our Athletic Permits and Applications page.
| Name | Location | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy Head Memorial Playground | Livonia Ave., Dumont Ave., Hopkinson Ave., Blake Ave. and Strauss St. |
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