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Jackie Robinson Park

Bradhurst Av and Edgecombe Av, W 145 St To

Manhattan

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Providing ten blocks of resources, Jackie Robinson Park is a Harlem jewel.  One of four spaces designated Historic Harlem Parks, the park is noted for its strong connection with the community. 

Originally built as a neighborhood playground to encourage organized play for city children, and one of the ten original parks to receive a City pool, Jackie Robinson Park’s history is steeped with efforts to bring the neighborhood together in recreational fun.  Along with its pool opening in 1936, a recreation center was created the same year. Jackie Robinson Recreation Center is still in operation today, and is a pillar of the community.

Outside, the park’s amenities abound.  Two baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two playgrounds, one with a water play area, provide residents with spots to compete and play.  Continuing in the park’s theme of “play,” a bandshell within its boundaries hosts bushels of concerts throughout the warm season, keeping Harlem’s tradition of fostering local music alive and well.

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Jackie Robinson Recreation Center
Please note that Jackie Robinson Recreation Center gymnasium will be closed from October 26 to November 5 for Early Voting and Election Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.