LAST UPDATED: December 17th, 2020
Looking to get shots up but haven’t found an open court in Chicago? We got your back. We’ve scouted out all outdoor basketball courts around Chicago to figure out which ones are currently open (with hoops & rims) and have put together this running list for the community.
We will do our best to keep this list up-to-date, but things may change pretty quickly in this environment. Please email us at info@squadz.com if you find any of these courts have been closed.
Note from The Squadz Team: We do not condone reckless use of facilities that might jeopardize the containment of the COVID-19 virus. Please wear a mask whenever possible and keep your distance from people outside of your group. We simply want this to be a helpful resource for families, roommates, or quarantine units to get outside and play responsibly.
NEWS: The city is enforcing more strict rules to combat recent spikes in Covid-19 cases, so it is more important now than ever to follow health protocols that way they continue to open more - please do not play pickup games with people outside of your household
Skinner
WEST LOOP - W ADAMS ST.
Check out the basketball court at Skinner Park! The City has taken the rims down in the past, so this court might not be open for long. Make sure to get your shots up at Skinner while you still can!
Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park
SOUTH SIDE - 18TH ST.
Check out the famous Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park on the corner of 18th and State St. The infamous basketball court has been home to legendary street ball games, displayed in national advertisements, and has even been featured on NBA Live as a staple for pickup culture. When you hoop at this court you will feel the history of the game inspire your every move.
OZ Park
LINCOLN PARK - NORTH BURLING ST.
OZ Park has a very simple concrete basketball court hidden in the beautiful park. Follow the yellow brick road around OZ park in Chicago and check out the other attractions and activities available for all ages.
Senn Park
MAGNOLIA GLEN - N. GLENWOOD AVE.
Check out the basketball courts at Senn Park. Right next to the turf field is a full size basketball court, along with two half courts. With four rims and plenty of space, this a great spot to get some shots up on your own hoop!
Boogie Park
PILSEN - CARPENTER ST.
Boogie Park is a great spot to get some shots. The full size basketball court has four hoops so there is plenty of space to shoot around on your own basket.
Warren Park
WEST RIDGE - N. DAMEN AVE
Check out the Warren Park basketball courts in West Ridge. This concrete court has four hoops surrounded by grass and trees in the beautiful and large Warren Park. The four hoops are perfect for social distancing and hooping at the same time!
North Grand HS Park
HUMBOLT PARK - W. WABANSIA AVE.
Check out the full size basketball court next to Greenbaum Playlot Park and the North Grand High School football field!
Emerson Park
WEST RIDGE - W. GRANVILLE AVE.
Check out the Emerson Park basketball courts! This is a full size court with two hoops available in West Ridge.
Durso Playground
CABRINI-GREEN - WEST LOCUS ST.
Durso Park has two full basketball courts with four rims. The red and green asphalt gives you a vintage outdoor pickup vibe and inspires the hooper hidden inside all of us.
Humboldt Park
HUMBOLDT PARK - NORTH HUMBOLDT DR.
Check out the full size basketball court on the South Side of Humboldt Park. This court has thick double rims, so if you can make it rain here you can shoot anywhere!
Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK - N. LAKE SHORE
Check out the hidden basketball court at Lincoln Park. Located right next to the softball field is a full size basketball court with high quality hoops. Lincoln Park is a great place to spend an afternoon with lots of attractions and activities for all ages!
Union Park
WEST LOOP - W RANDOLPH ST.
Check out the courts at Union Park! Although there are two full courts, only two of the four hoops are still available to shoot on. Hopefully the two rims continue to stay on!
Seward Park
NEAR NORTH SIDE - N. ORLEANS ST.
Seward Park has three full basketball courts with six hoops. This is the perfect park to practice your game and distance from other people! These courts even have lights to allow you to work on your game after the sun goes down.
Mahalia Jackson Park
AUBURN GRESHAM - S. VINCENNES AVE
Mahalia Jackson park has two full size basketball courts and six total rims. This concrete court is a great place to go if you are looking to get some shots up and work on your game.
Brentano School
LOGAN SQUARE - N. FAIRFIELD AVE.
Come hoop at Brentano School. Make sure to wait until school is finished so you don’t interfere with class activities.
Hasbrook Park
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - W MAUDE AVE
Hasbrook Park in Arlington Heights has multiple mini sized basketball courts with the rims intact. If you need a confidence booster, this will probably be one of the easiest courts to sink a half court shot!
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