Best Outdoor Basketball Courts In Sacramento
1615 9th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5200
www.cityofsacramento.org
Roosevelt Park is known for its "street ball" style of pick-up basketball. Located in downtown, near the capital district, this is the place to go if you're looking for some hoops in the middle of the day. Despite the street style, the competition is great, sportsmanship is good and disputes are kept civil. There are two courts here, with a game usually running on the one court while the other is open for shooting around.
601 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 452-8011
www.cityofsacramento.org
This Sacramento icon has a great ambiance and decent games, though the court is a little small. McKinley Park is one of the nicest parks in Sacramento, so plenty of other activities are available both before and after your game. Beware of the ducks! They leave droppings all over the park and court, so you might find yourself stepping in some fresh droppings during a game. McKinley was the first public recreation area in Sacramento, developed in 1871, and originally called East Park. It was named after President McKinley after his assassination. One of the coolest things to do after a game is to wander the neighborhood, filled with Tudor and Bungalow-style homes.
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Located nearby to McKinley Park, Sutter Middle School is also a well-known spot for pick-up games, especially on Saturday morning and afternoons. Various skill levels and speed of play can be found here. Sutter Middle School is known as the "Pride of the City" and is the largest comprehensive middle school within the Sacramento Unified School District.
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4623 T St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 808-6060
www.cityofsacramento.org
Expect to find some strong competition at Coloma Park. But it's worth it as Coloma Park has a nice court and decent equipment. The court is located behind the Coloma Community Center. There is no shade, so plan accordingly. Coloma Park is conveniently located near public transportation — Sacramento Regional Transit bus route 15 and the Light Rail stop at 48th Street station are within walking distance.
Land Park
3800 S. Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 808-5200
www.cityofsacramento.org
William Land Park, often referred to as "Land Park," is one of the most popular city parks in the entire Sacramento region. Located in South Sacramento, this is a very shaded court, great for summertime games. Saturdays are your best bet for finding a good game here. If you want to make a full day of it, Land Park is home to the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, William Land Golf Course and Funderland.
