Booker T. Washington Playground

📍 Manhattan, NY

★4.4(116 Google reviews)

Booker T. Washington Playground on W 108th St features basketball courts, a handball court, and a soccer field in a clean, well-maintained setting. No restrooms on site.

✓ basketball courts✓ soccer field✓ handball✓ clean grounds✓ Upper Manhattan✓ teens

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★★★★★Featured review by Fede Zanatta

Lovely field

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with older kids and teens who want pickup basketball, handball, or soccer in a clean Upper Manhattan setting. Younger children will find sparse dedicated play equipment. The lack of restrooms is a practical constraint for families with young children.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring your own ball — the courts and field are open and equipment is not provided

⏰No restrooms are on site, so plan bathroom breaks before arriving

🎟️Weekday afternoons and evenings draw the most active pickup game crowds for older kids who want to join in

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4

★★★★★

116 Google reviews

Clean courts and field55%

Good for older kids and teens30%

No restrooms15%

Fede Zanatta

★★★★★

“Lovely field”

Raquel Camacho

★★★★★

“No bathrooms, not otherwise s great playground, very clean.”

Thomas Cortese

★★★★★

“Nice courts and soccer field”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Located on West 108th Street in Manhattan's Upper West Side, Booker T. Washington Playground offers a multi-sport setup with basketball courts, a handball court, and a soccer field — all consistently described as clean and well-kept. The open layout suits older kids and teens who come to play pickup sports. No restrooms are available on site, so plan accordingly. Rated 4.4 across 116 reviews.