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Basketball

Playing Basketball in Central ParkWhether you are in for a good game of basketball, or just want to practice your hook shot, come to Central Park to play. Basketball is available free of charge at two sites in Central Park - the Great Lawn and North Meadow Recreation Center. Basketballs are available with a photo I.D. at the recreation center only and basketball nets are supplied at both sites. No permit is required, and courts are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The courts are open from 10am-8pm daily at the North Meadow Recreation Center and 9am to 8pm daily at the Great Lawn.

The New York City Parks Recreation Department website has a complete listing of all municipal basketball courts in New York City, and how to reserve them.

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