Many people consider Chicago as the Mecca of basketball. In the 90s kids around the world wanted to be like Michael Jordan, and at that time Chicago Bulls were arguably the best NBA team on the planet. Winning six championship titles in just eight seasons, led by Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Scottie Pippen.
Even though Jordan, Pippen, Walker, Love, and Dennis Rodman are not Chicagoans, the city nevertheless managed to produce some of the finest players to ever grace the court, such as Isiah Thomas, D. Rose and future Hall of Famer – D Wade.
The success of Chicago can be tied down to the level of infrastructure that many cities don’t enjoy, and in this article, I am going to walk you through the 5 best basketball courts in Chicago that play major roles in shaping future NBA stars.
- Clybourne Park
- Horner Park Court
- Foster Avenue Beach Court
- Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park Court
- Jackson Park Court
1. Jackson Park Court
Address: 6401 S. Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637
This popular basketball court offers two courts alongside each other and is among the most well-kept basketball courts in Chicago. The court has been under the watchful eye of the Jackson Park Advisory Council, which has been improving it and ensuring it stays in excellent condition.
One thing that is so great about the Jackson Park Court is that it also offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. The park has been improved continuously, and it surely makes the basketball experience much more significant.
2. Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park Court
Address: 1735 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60616
Situated within the Near South community, this basketball court has been featured in a number of soft drink ads with Chicago Bulls greats such as Derrick Rose and Michael Jordan. Though the area is quite small, the court still offers some great basketball experience.
3. Foster Avenue Beach Court
Address: 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60640
Of all the basketball courts in the city, Foster Avenue Beach Court is the one that offers stunning views including the city and Lake Michigan. Although the nets at this court are never in good condition, so it will be wise to come with your own for quality hoops. The court itself is not up to the standard, but that is made up for by the great view you get while playing.
4. Horner Park Court
Address: 2741 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
This outdoor basketball park offers four courts in the Irving Park area and is one of the largest basketball courts in the North region. This means that you get full-length courts as well as numerous other outdoor sports amenities. Due to its size, the Horner Park courts accommodate full-size multiple basketball games.
5. Clybourne Park
Address: 1755 N. CLYBOURN AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60614
This court is famous because of the ‘Hoop Dreamer’ movie out 1994. Ever since then the basketball court is not only famous under the locals of Chicago but also a lot of people are coming to Chicago special for this court
Visual looks at some courts below – but real talk, any court you visit will be a great experience. Chicago is defiantly a basketball city… for obvious reasons.
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