LAST UPDATED: APRIL 7TH, 2021
Looking to get shots up but haven’t found an open court in Minneapolis? We got your back. We’ve put together this running list of the best outdoor basketball courts to hoop at in Minneapolis.
We will do our best to keep this list up-to-date, comment below or email us at info@squadz.com if we are missing a court!
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.
Peavey Field Park
PHILLIPS - PARK AVE
Check out the basketball courts at Peavey Field Park! These are great quality courts that were recently renovated. There are two full courts (one of which has an NBA three point line). Additionally, this park has two side courts (one of which is a small hoop for younger kids to play). These courts are often popular spots for pickup!
Aquila Park
AQUILA - CEDAR LAKE TRAIL
Check out the great quality basketball courts at Aquila Park! This park has two full courts with four high quality rims and backboards. The court has lights that allow you to play after the sun goes down.
Loring Park
LORING PARK - OAK GROVE ST.
Check out the basketball court at Loring Park in Central Minneapolis! This court has two hoops with double rims and narrow backboards. The basketball courts are right next to Loring Pond if you are interested in a peaceful walk before or after you work on your game!
Luxton Park
PROSPECT PARK - WILLIAMS AVE SE
Check out the single basketball hoop at Luxton Park! This is a great place to get some shots up if you are in Prospect Park.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
KING FIELD - NICOLETT AVE.
Check out the great quality basketball court at MLK JR. park! This park has a full “sport court” style basketball court with high quality rims and backboards. Playing on a sport court will allow you to wear your indoor shoes and get an indoor basketball game feel.
Riverside Park
CEDAR RIVERSIDE - S 8TH ST.
Riverside Park has a full size basketball court with two hoops! The basketball court is right next to the children’s playground and is a perfect place to take the family.
Phelps Field Park
BRYANT - E 39TH ST.
Check out the basketball hoops at Phelps Field Park! This is a fenced in basketball court with nice quality hoops!
Stevens Square Park
STEVENS SQUARE - STEVENS AVE
Stevens Square Park has one basketball hoop. The half court is surrounded by grass and tall trees, making this a very peaceful place to work on your game by yourself.
Longfellow Park
HOWE - E 35TH ST.
Check out the basketball courts at Longfellow Park! These aren’t the greatest quality hoops, but there are multiple rims and lights so it’s a good spot to go if you’re looking to hoop after the sun goes down!
Painter Park
SOUTH UPTOWN - LYNDALE AVE S.
Painter Park has a full size basketball court in South Uptownn! This court has nice quality rims and backboards, and has shade from the surrounding trees. This court has consistent pickup games.
North Commons Park
WILLARD HAY - N 16TH AVE
North Commons Park has two full size basketball courts with nice quality hoops!
Bossen Field Park
WENONAH - E 58TH ST.
Check out the full size basketball court at Bossen Field Park! There are often pickup games here during peak times.
Matthews Park
SEWARD - EAST 25TH ST.
Check out the basketball courts at Matthews Park! These courts are often busy with pickup games and people of all ageshooping.
East Philips Park
PHILLIPS - E 24TH ST.
Check out the full size basketball court at East Philips Park! The court is right next to the large soccer field. This is often a popular court with plenty of people playing games here.
Bryant Square Park
SOUTH UPTOWN - BRYANT AVE S.
Check out the half court at Bryant Square Park. The Minneapolis Parks & Rec allows court rentals at Bryant Square Park, so this is a good spot to reserve and play if you are looking to hoop alone or make sure you get your own basket.
Bethune Park
NEAR NORTH - N 10TH AVE.
Check out the basketball court at Bethune Park! This park has a dope view of the Minneapolis City skyline to enjoy while hooping.
Audubon Park
NORTH EAST MINNEAPOLIS - 29TH AVE NE.
Lynnhurst Park has one full size basketball court and two extra half courts! The courts are right next to the baseball field. This court is known to be a good spot for pickup.
Logan Park
LOGAN PARK - BROADWAY ST NE
Check out the basketball court at Logan Park! There are usually good pickup games during peak hours. This park even has a side court (featured in photo) for younger kids to play on.
Holmes Basketball Court
MARCY HOLMES - SE 4TH ST.
Check out the full basketball court at Holmes Park! There is usually good run at this park.
Lake Hiawatha Park
ERICSSON - E 44TH ST.
Check out the full basketball court right next to Lake Hiawatha! This court is surrounded by trees and the large lake, making it a great spot to hoop and enjoy nature.
Windom North East Park
WINDOM PARK - NE LOWRY AVE.
Check out the full basketball court at Hidden Ponds Park in Eden Prairie! The hoops on this court are brand new!
Van Cleve Park
COMO - COMO AVE SE
Check out the full basketball court at Van Cleve Park! This court is a popular spot for pickup games.
Lone Lake Park
MINNETONKA - SHADY OAK RD.
Check out the basketball court at Lone Lake Park in Minnetonka! This court has great quality backboards and rims, a nice blue top court, and beautiful greenery that makes for a dope hooping experience.
Utley Park
EDINA - W 50TH ST
Check out the great quality basketball hoops at Utley Park in Edina!
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