West 4th Street Courts in New York, New York

“My daughter played against the great George the Messiah. A true New Yorker, friendly to the bone. His sense of humor and skill matched his pure heart. She learned a lot from an older Greek guy that used to drive a cab. This court has history for seeing talent come to work. We came on a school holiday not expecting to see much but instead she got a lifetime of experience and some laughs. The neighborhood people all pl”

— Joseph B. · ★★★★★ · 2025-10-7

“One of the most respected basketball courts in the city! You will often find yourself glued to the fence after getting off the train station or simply walking by. If you play then spectators will always watch so bring your A game! Sometimes you can also catch youth or adult tournaments.”

— John L. · ★★★★★ · 2023-9-24

“West 4th Streets has officially become my new favorite basketball court in NYC. The energy and vibes here are unmatched, and you never know who might step on the court. I was fortunate enough to play alongside George u201cThe Messiah,u201d a local legend in the New York basketball scene. What makes this spot even more special is its connection to my Fridays. I stop by to play after attending prayers at ICNYU. It has become a”

— Hassan H. · ★★★★★ · 2024-11-27

“Highlight of our trip. Quiet enough before noon for the kids to play in this space. Pick-up games are fun to watch - and catching some of the Kenny Graham tournament was amazing. Better than Rucker.”

— Jeff S. · ★★★★★ · 2023-8-18

“Been walking by these courts since the late 90s. Times have changed, so has the game. Some say for the worst, I say: every generation says the same thing. Move on young man. Move on.”

— iRome2Grubu2019nPub · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-12

“West 4th is one of the most famous street courts eother in new york or in the WORLD ! If you are looking for a good competition in basketball, come here. Also the basketball tournaments here are amazing and awesome”

— Johnathan R. · ★★★★★ · 2018-5-11

“Super cool park located by the subway! Kind of small but perfect at the same time to have a basketball game or handball game. We just sat and watched the scenery! It was a lot to take in!”

— Tashika B. · ★★★★★ · 2023-8-13

“Beautiful court, world famous. I came here earlier than normal and played a bunch of half court games before the full court runs started. Good Hooper's and local talent but it gets busy on the weekends and late afternoons. Go early and take it all in!”

— Jobair S. · ★★★★★ · 2017-9-28