Vincent Liao: Basketball courts close at around 11:15pm
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 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.
2. St. Vartan Park
7.6
2nd Ave & E 36th St, New York, NY
Park · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews
Elegran: 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 Bert: Watch out for presents on the basketball court, in the morning it's an illegal dog run.
Affinia Hotel Collection: Playgrounds, baseball fields, and basketball courts are all open during the summer at this intimate park.
Compass: Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts host some of the most competitive amateur tournaments in the city.
Compass: Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts hosts some of the most competitive amateur tournaments.
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.
Kmart 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 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 Minnihan: Baby ducks in the koi pond are a must see in spring!
7. McBurney YMCA
8.1
125 W 14th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · Chelsea · 28 tips and reviews
Brooke: 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 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!
Faiser: stare at the ground when you're in the shower
Macleem 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.
Jumpman23: 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
BET: 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
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 Jimoh: amazing space. great basketball, spectacular events. A+
DJ 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 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
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 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 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 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.