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#2
DeWitt Clinton Park Basketball Courts
These courts sit just blocks from the Hudson, and they feel like a well-kept secret in Hell’s Kitchen. The surface is bright red and green, the backboards are solid, and the paint always looks fresh. You’ll get competitive pickup runs, but the atmosphere is relaxed—less pressure, more flow. Perfect for players who want to grind without the crowd or just shoot around while soaking in that open-sky energy you don’t usually find in Midtown.
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