West 186th Street Basketball Court offers a pleasant contrast to the hectic pace of downtown. Stroll around the grounds or fling off your shoes and feel the grass under your feet.
You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Manhattan. West 186th Street Basketball Court is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other interesting sights to enjoy. Yankee Stadium, Columbia University, and Metropolitan Museum of Art are not far from the recreation and green space and and will cap off your day nicely.