Free, girls-only court time with actual coaching is rare, and this NYC Parks clinic delivers a full day of it at St. Mary's Park — the South Bronx's biggest park and a genuine basketball neighborhood. Sessions build from fundamentals into scrimmages, so first-timers and travel-team kids both get pushed. If there's a girl in your house circling the game, this is a zero-cost way to feed it.
What to expect
Structured stations for ball-handling, shooting and defense, followed by scrimmage play as the day goes on, all run by Parks coaches. Players rotate through by age and skill; parents can watch from the sidelines.
Good to know
- St. Mary's Park is at St. Ann's Avenue in Mott Haven; the 6 at Cypress Ave is closest
- Free — no registration fee; arrive at the start to get placed in a group
- Bring a water bottle, sneakers and sun protection
- Open to a range of ages and skill levels
- The park's rec center and playgrounds keep siblings busy
- Sessions run rain-or-shine calls day-of; check NYC Parks for updates
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Common questions
Does the clinic cost anything?
No — it's a free NYC Parks program for girls, with coaching, drills and scrimmages included.
What should players bring?
Sneakers, water and sun protection; balls and drills equipment are provided on the courts.
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