{"id":197160,"date":"2020-10-05T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=197160"},"modified":"2020-10-08T16:14:33","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T21:14:33","slug":"the-most-iconic-basketball-courts-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-most-iconic-basketball-courts-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Iconic Basketball Courts to Catch a Game in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

The game of basketball is intertwined with Chicago\u2019s culture. Whether it\u2019s because of the Chicago Bulls or the countless blacktops scattered throughout the city, it\u2019s no surprise that Chicago is one of the biggest basketball cities in America. And when it comes to our streetball scene, no one does it better. NBA stars like Derrick Rose and Dwayne Wade are direct products of Chicago streetball and honed their craft on some pretty famous blacktops in the city. With over 150 courts to play at, there\u2019s plenty of choices for hoopers to enjoy a pickup game wherever they find themselves. With so many options to choose from, we\u2019ve taken the time to pick some of the most iconic basketball courts in Chicago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jackson Park<\/span><\/h2>\n

First up is <\/span>Jackson Park<\/span><\/a> which is located in Chicago\u2019s Woodlawn community. With two basketball courts to play on in this park, players should have no issues finding a game here. Jackson Park is considered to have some of the best-kept courts in the city, as the rims and nets are always in good shape. Park-goers also have access to tennis courts, multi-purpose fields, and a turf field to entertain themselves and stay active all day long.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Foster Avenue Beach Court<\/span><\/h2>\n

This next iconic basketball court in Chicago is the <\/span>Foster Avenue Beach court<\/span><\/a>. While there is only one court located at Foster Avenue Beach, the views here are breathtaking. Players here have the luxury of seeing some nice views of the lake and city. Some beach access also provides a nice opportunity to cool down in the water after a quick pickup game.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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