Kwame Ture Recreation Center

Free public basketball at this rec center in the Bronx, New York City. Schedules change weekly — verify on nycgovparks.org. The app shows what's open right now, how busy it is, and who else is playing.

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🏀 Basketball drop-in hours

Mon	8 AM–12 PM, 12 PM–1 PM, 1 PM–3:30 PM (youth), 4 PM–6 PM (teen), 6 PM–7:30 PM
Tue	8 AM–12:30 PM, 1 PM–2 PM (youth), 2 PM–3:30 PM (youth), 3:30 PM–5 PM (teen), 6 PM–7:30 PM
Wed	8 AM–12 PM, 12 PM–1 PM, 7 PM–7:45 PM
Thu	8 AM–12:30 PM, 1 PM–2 PM (youth), 2 PM–3:30 PM (youth), 3:30 PM–5 PM (teen), 6 PM–7:30 PM
Fri	8 AM–12:30 PM, 1 PM–2 PM (youth), 2 PM–3:30 PM (youth)
Sat	10 AM–2 PM, 2 PM–4 PM (youth)

Location & facilities

Address	1527 Jesup Avenue
Borough	Bronx
Type	Indoor rec center · free drop-in
Amenities	wheelchair accessible, restrooms, drinking water
Notes	NYC Parks recreation center — drop-in open-play times from this week’s posted schedule. NYC Parks membership required for entry (free for 24 and under; see nycgovparks.org).

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