Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

1. Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 2

Furman St (Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Brooklyn Heights · 25 tips and reviews

Vincent L.Vincent Liao: Basketball courts close at around 11:15pm

Joe B.Joe Brolgs: Check it out on a weekend, (the path there will be packed) lots of basketball courts and the free aerobics classes are good to watch for a laugh.

Danielle M.Danielle Montgomery: I love it - great place to play with your kids. I was on the swings, the exercise section & played soccer on the field. Can't wait for the rollerskating rink to open.

St. Vartan Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

2. St. Vartan Park

7.6
2nd Ave & E 36th St, New York, NY
Park · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: A child friendly park with playground and basketball court, blocks away from the skyscrapers. A peaceful green spot, with the Empire State Building looming in the background. See apartments nearby... Read more.

Naked B.Naked Bert: Watch out for presents on the basketball court, in the morning it's an illegal dog run.

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Playgrounds, baseball fields, and basketball courts are all open during the summer at this intimate park.

Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

3. Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine

485 10th Ave (at W 37th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 98 tips and reviews

Jan C.Jan C: Check out the indoor basketball court in the back.

Silvia B.Silvia B.: Check out the mini basketball court by the back of the bar. Awesome.

Frank D.Frank Denbow: Halfcourt basketball court is fun! Would recommend the Posting and Coasting cocktail

West 4th Street Courts (The Cage) is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

4. West 4th Street Courts (The Cage)

7.8
W 3rd St & 6th Ave (6 Av), New York, NY
Basketball Court · Greenwich Village · 28 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts host some of the most competitive amateur tournaments in the city.

CompassCompass: Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts hosts some of the most competitive amateur tournaments.

Jon T.Jon Thomas: Best court w/views in the city. Bring a drink, or walk about 5-10 minutes north for a vending machine or the occasional street vendor with Gatorades. Bathrooms at least 10-15 minute walk north.

Nelson A. Rockefeller Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

5. Nelson A. Rockefeller Park

9.4
River Ter (btwn Chambers St & Vesey Pl), New York, NY
Park · Battery Park City · 38 tips and reviews

Kmart FashionKmart Fashion: Summer at Rockefeller Park resembles Miami Beach, with guys & gals flaunting their swimwear looks. Our tip: For peace & quiet, snag a spot far away from the basketball courts & kiddie park.

Brian H.Brian Hoeft: Wide lawns and trees dotting the periphery, sitting on a corner of land with the river on two sides, make this park a special place. The community gardens in the northeast corner are very nice too.

Erica M.Erica Minnihan: Baby ducks in the koi pond are a must see in spring!

Tompkins Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

6. Tompkins Square Park

8.7
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: AM Boot Camp on the basketball courts http://www.healthandfitnessannex.com/

DensDens: Head over to the dog park, pretend to give one of the furry little guys a scratch on the head but actually whisper how much you hate dogs into the lil' guy's ear. "Why you gotta poop everywhere?!"

KatKat: Best benches in the city

McBurney YMCA is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

7. McBurney YMCA

8.1
125 W 14th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · Chelsea · 28 tips and reviews

BrookeBrooke: SO clean/nice. Indoor track, separated cardio & weight area, basketball court w/ handball wall. Big locker rooms. Steam&sauna. They offer student discount! I often eat@sitting area on my lunch break.

Courtney T.Courtney Tight: A fabulous gym & pool in the city, with great options for classes throughout the day. The staff are incredibly lovely, too. It's pleasure to work out and swim here. Great, new facilities - no-frills!

FaiserFaiser: stare at the ground when you're in the shower

Hell's Kitchen Park & Playground is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

8. Hell's Kitchen Park & Playground

8.2
692 10th Ave (at 47th St), New York, NY
Park · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Playgrounds and basketball courts make Hell’s Kitchen Park a local hangout for children and families. Huge trees provide shade in the summer.

Dean D.Dean Daniell: Nice little park/playground

Maria D.Maria Diaz-Santoni: Where you could find the whole neighborhood hanging out.

Chelsea Piers Field House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

9. Chelsea Piers Field House

8.9
62 Chelsea Piers (23rd & Hudson River Park), New York, NY
Recreation Center · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

Liz P.Liz Paulino: The adult gymnastics class is amazing! Totally worth the money if it's something you love :)

NearSay NYCNearSay NYC: Great energy level! So many options and great facilities. A good tip? Check out their kids programs. Don't have kids? Adult gymnastics classes are a hit!

Danika L.Danika Landers: The Friday night soccer league is lots of fun. But it's competitive so make sure you bring your game face and your shin guards! Most teams have played for 2 or more seasons. Get ready to sweat!

Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

10. Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground

8.0
E 20th St, New York, NY
Playground · Gramercy Park · 4 tips and reviews

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zeldman: Kid-friendly park catering to the after-school crowd. (Five schools flank the park.) Unaccompanied adults are not welcome.

Kris S.Kris S: Shade & 8 swings

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zeldman: Safe, family-friendly playground, kept busy by nearby grade and middle schools.

Rucker Park Basketball Courts is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

11. Rucker Park Basketball Courts

8.5
2930 8th Ave. (at W 155th St.), New York, NY
Basketball Court · Washington Heights · 33 tips and reviews

Macleem SportsMacleem Sports: The court on 155th street has seen more All Stars (playground legends & professionals) than any arena in the country. Arrive early or you'll regret it! Read more.

Jumpman23Jumpman23: Streetball has its roots in NYC, and elements of this style are part of Carmelo Anthony’s arsenal. Watch Melo talk about how streetball influences his game: http://youtu.be/HHIGXZNpCAE

BETBET: A wide variety of NBA, college & streetball players have added to the historic legacy of the park. See some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Jordan Terminal 23 is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

12. Jordan Terminal 23

7.2
145 W 32nd St (between 6th & 7th ave), New York, NY
Basketball Court · Chelsea · 3 tips and reviews

Jamal J.Jamal Jimoh: amazing space. great basketball, spectacular events. A+

DJ TREATSDJ TREATS: It's an honor to play basketball in a venue built by Jordan Brand for kids enrolled in local leagues. The arrival area also tells the story of Carmelo Anthony & NY culture through the years.

Christina C.Christina Chin: Great event space, huge white walled bball court. Went for a nba live 16 preview party. Its a court for prof players and some kids league stuff. Not open to public

Riverbank State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball Courts in New York City.

13. Riverbank State Park

9.0
679 Riverside Dr (btwn W 137th & W 145th St), New York, NY
State or Provincial Park · West Harlem · 61 tips and reviews

Kathleen V.Kathleen Vargas: It's really nice! The basketball court is big and the rollerskating rink is super cheap 5$ to get in. And the view from here is impeccable. Highly recommend

Chris M.Chris Manhattan: This park is great. The views are amazing especially the view of the GW Bridge looking north. The track is nice and the facilities seem to keep the local kids happy. Living a block away is good!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Head uptown to hit the only outdoor public roller rink in New York City (at least until Prospect Park’s Lakeside rink opens for grapevining in spring 2014). Read more.