Park · Oak Park Arts District
Columbus Park Basketball Courts
500 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644
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OutdoorIndoor gym3 courtsFreeAsphalt
About this court
Columbus Park at 501 South Central Avenue has three free, public outdoor asphalt courts, which aren't lit, plus an indoor gymnasium in its Chicago Park District fieldhouse. The fieldhouse is open Mon–Fri 8 am–8 pm and Sat 9:30 am–6 pm, closed Sunday. Outdoor play is daylight only. Phone: (773) 287-7641.
- Setting
- Outdoor + gym
- Courts
- 3
- Lights
- No
- Access
- Open to the public
HoursParks not fenced or gated are closed from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Chicago Park District Code ch. 7, sec. B.2 Park Hours)
Open gym basketball
From each park's own page, checked November 4, 2026. A listed fee may cover a whole session or season rather than one visit. Sessions may need registration and can be canceled on holidays, so confirm before you go.
Columbus Park Basketball Courts: FAQ
Where is Columbus Park Basketball Courts?
Columbus Park Basketball Courts is at 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, in the Oak Park Arts District area.
What are the hours at Columbus Park Basketball Courts?
Listed hours: Parks not fenced or gated are closed from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Chicago Park District Code ch. 7, sec. B.2 Park Hours). Hours can change for holidays, events, and renovations, so check before you go.
Is Columbus Park Basketball Courts indoor or outdoor?
Both. The basketball court is outdoor, and there's an indoor gym on site with its own hours.
Does Columbus Park Basketball Courts have lights?
No. There are no lights, so plan to play in daylight.
Can anyone play at Columbus Park Basketball Courts?
Open to the public.
How many basketball courts are at Columbus Park Basketball Courts?
3 courts.
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