Top Outdoor Basketball Courts In South Florida

Metal chain-link nets and asphalt courts are slowly becoming obsolete at outdoor parks in South Florida, giving way to paved hard courts with tempered glass backboards and adjustable rims. Enjoy the sport of basketball with some fresh air at these South Florida outdoor courts.

Morgan Levy Park
5300 N.W. 102nd Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 482-9590
www.cityofdoral.com

The paved courts at Morgan Levy Park are maintained beautifully with three full-sized courts and one junior court for kids ages 1-8. Two courts have fixed 10-foot rims and two others have adjustable rims from 7.5 to 10 feet. In the fall and spring, youth basketball leagues are conducted with enormous response and intense competition. The 14-acre park is encircled by houses and gated to provide patrons with a feeling of safety to enjoy their recreational experience whether after work, with friends (relaxing) or for a routine exercise session.

Flamingo Park
999 11th St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7766
www.miamibeachfl.gov

This 36-acre park offers residents a variety of services, dog-friendly areas, aquatic center, running track, softball field, soccer field and programming activities. The two full-sized, fixed-rim basketball courts fill up quickly so residents must suit up quickly to get the next game. The courts were voted "Best Of" by the Miami New Times in 2005 and 2009 and their central location in the heart of South Beach gives everyone a chance to find a spot and get in a workout during the week.

Joseph C. Carter Park
1450 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 828-5411
www.fortlauderdale.gov

Named after the longtime Director of Parks & Recreation in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Joseph C. Carter Park is an anchor of the community and in January had a grand re-opening of the park with a new football and track and field facility. The park is open until 11 p.m. and there are full-size outdoor basketball courts and an indoor gymnasium open to the public where tournaments are held for youth. For those who want to get a basketball workout in before going to work, the park opens at 5 a.m.

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Miramar Youth Enrichment Center
7000 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
(954) 602-4780
www.miramarsports.com

Not only does the Youth center have two full-sized, lit basketball courts but also an indoor gym available for rental by residents. Numerous leagues are conducted such as a girls-only basketball league, youth and pee wee leagues and winter adult basketball. A three-on-three after-school basketball free league is held also for middle school students so bragging rights are on the line. Alonzo Mourning's "Zo's Summer Groove" held an event here a few years ago as well as a Miramar Celebrity Basketball event.

Tropical Park Basketball Courts
7900 S.W. 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 226-8315
www.miamidade.gov

For fans of pick-up basketball and die-hard players looking for competition, the Tropical Park courts are where to go. Two full-sized lit courts are available and competitive pick-up games run into the night. The games run at high speeds so only those who are fit should put themselves up as available for the next game. The courts are located inside of the park across from the administrative offices on its west side.

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