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Play soccer at Frederick Douglass Playground

Upper West Side turf for small-sided soccer, named for a historic figure.

Frederick Douglass Playground
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Recent matches
Scorcerers
4 - 8
Goals of Care
5:00pm Oct 22, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Scorcerers
4 - 8
Goals of Care
5:00pm Oct 22, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
High Totem FC
2 - 4
Unatletico Madrid
4:00pm Oct 22, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
High Totem FC
2 - 4
Unatletico Madrid
4:00pm Oct 22, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
The Sunrise FC
2 - 5
High Totem FC
5:00pm Oct 15, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
The Sunrise FC
2 - 5
High Totem FC
5:00pm Oct 15, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Scorcerers
3 - 4
Unatletico Madrid
4:00pm Oct 15, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Scorcerers
3 - 4
Unatletico Madrid
4:00pm Oct 15, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Goals of Care
4 - 3
The Sunrise FC
5:00pm Oct 8, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Goals of Care
4 - 3
The Sunrise FC
5:00pm Oct 8, 2023 Frederick Douglass Playground
Playing soccer at Frederick Douglass Playground in Upper West Side Manhattan
Address

835 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

Surface
Synthetic turf
Field Size
Small field
Goals
6 x 12 foot goals
About
Frederick Douglass Playground, located on the Upper West Side, features an artificial turf field primarily used for youth sports and smaller-sided adult games. The playground is named in honor of Frederick Douglass (c. 1818-1895), the renowned abolitionist, orator, and statesman. While the playground itself is a modern recreational facility, its namesake connects it to a powerful legacy of civil rights and social justice. NYC Parks often names facilities after significant figures to inspire and educate the community, and this playground serves as a reminder of Douglass's impact. As a community park, the field is generally kept in decent condition and is often lit for evening use, making it accessible to local residents and teams. It typically accommodates 5v5 or 7v7 matches rather than full 11v11 games. Amenities are basic park facilities, consistent with a neighborhood playground. Access is good via subway (B, C to 103rd Street or 110th Street-Cathedral Parkway). While it may not be a large-scale sports complex, it provides a valuable and convenient space for soccer in a historically significant part of Manhattan.
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