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basketball courts
Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area
by NYC Parks
East Village
Photo: David Shankbone · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area
An East Village park with basketball courts (including a high-tech smart hoop added in 2024), handball courts, ping pong and a legendary asphalt skate spot known as 'T.F.' Kids can shoot hoops and skate for free.
- Smart electronic hoop
- Historic skate spot
- Ping pong table
- Address
- Tompkins Square Park, Avenue A & E 7th St, 10009
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Open during park hours
Cost
Free public park
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Questions parents ask about Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area
What ages is Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area best for?
Ages 6–17.
How much does Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area cost?
Free public park
What are the hours for Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area?
Open during park hours
Where is Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area?
Tompkins Square Park, Avenue A & E 7th St, 10009, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Is Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area indoors?
No. Tompkins Square Park Courts & Skate Area is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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