West 4th Street Courts (The Cage)
Basketball Court
Greenwich Village, New York
"premier New York City summer streetball league"(3 Tips)
"pick-up basketball game at the West 4th St."(2 Tips)
"Free courtside tickets to the best (street) basketball in NYC."(2 Tips)
"I wish I was a baller"(2 Tips)
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Tiny New YorkMarch 9, 2018Half the size of a regulation court, the play gets physical & intense. This little patch of pavement has produced legends. You gotta take in a game there at least once in your life.
ESPNMay 16, 2013If you want to see grit-and-grind street ball, take a peek through the fence at The Cage. The court’s barely half regulation size, but basketball legends such as Dr. J have called it home in the past.- Tiny New YorkApril 9, 2018This little patch of pavement (2,569 square feet) has produced legends. It’s called ‘The Cage’ because it’s so tiny spectators crowd behind a chain-link fence to watch the best streetball there is. Read more
- nycHealthySeptember 6, 2012Make NYC Your Gym with your friends by challenging them to a pick-up basketball game at the West 4th St. Courts. Making NYC Your Gym with others is not only good exercise but tons of fun!
Catch a good gritty bball game in the heart of the West Village. If you're lucky, you can witness an NBA player playing during the off season or see young rising NYC stars sweat it out.- Noah WeissJuly 27, 2015Free courtside tickets to the best (street) basketball in NYC. It's an institution.
CompassApril 21, 2014Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts host some of the most competitive amateur tournaments in the city.
Jon ThomasSeptember 29, 2010Best 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.
Perry SchafferJune 8, 2014Check the just opened courts at Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park. Really special. Maybe undiscovered by city's best ballers but not for long...
BingAugust 8, 2012A top spot to play amateur basketball in NYC. It’s also a popular scouting spot, so make sure to bring your A-Game.- CompassJuly 23, 2013Commonly known as “The Cage,” the West 4th Street basketball courts hosts some of the most competitive amateur tournaments.
DarrenMay 9, 2015Weekends have some great skills on show. The court is right next to the 4th St subway.
Make sure to stop by here and witness some very competitive hoops
Gradie OakesFebruary 17, 2012Always an exciting game running at The Cage. Watch the City Game at this old school City Spot. Bring a slice and stick around for a bit.- NYC ParksMarch 12, 2012Site of the premier New York City summer streetball league and a mainstay of West Village recreation.
Macleem SportsMarch 22, 2011One of the more casual courts within the downtown area. Easy to get to via train (West 4th - A/C/E/B/D/F/V trains). Read more
Above The RimMarch 31, 2011There are always high quality pickup ball games any day of any week at The Cage. And we agree with Tim, the games are incredible.
Tim VetterJuly 15, 2010The basketball here is more fun to watch than the in the pros. Small court w no sides to speak of makes for fast physical play, and there's lots of outer borough 'tude on display.
Thomas MagauranOctober 11, 2012Check out those TrueBounce backboards at the cage...the one's with the holes! They are awesome!
Summer league is fun to watch but these courts are terrible to play on.- Above The RimApril 12, 2011One of the most famous streetball courts around we like to ball on Thursday afternoons.
Andy RosenbergSeptember 1, 2011Take it to the streets and get some cardio in. Be prepared to hustle, this court is no joke.
HashtagNYUNovember 29, 2012Stop by to watch old-skool, gritty basketball. Previous participants: Chris Brown, Brandon Jennings
Longest running tournament in NYC (33yrs) , get in touch w/ us!
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West 4th Street Courts (The Cage)
W 3rd St & 6th Ave (6 Av)
New York, NY 10014
United States
New York, NY 10014
United States
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