Park · Back of the Yards
Cornell Square Park Basketball Court
1809 W. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60609
Last verified against official listings
About this court
Cornell Square Park, 1809 West 50th Street in Back of the Yards, has an outdoor basketball court and an indoor gymnasium in its Chicago Park District fieldhouse. The fieldhouse keeps short hours: Mon–Fri 11:30 am–8 pm, closed weekends. The outdoor grounds close 11 pm–6 am. Phone: (312) 747-6097.
- Setting
- Outdoor + gym
- Courts
- 1
- Lights
- Not listed
- 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
Each Tuesday, Thursday from 6pm to 7:45pm
Ages 18 and up · $5 listed fee · Details
September 8, 2026 to December 10, 2026
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.
Cornell Square Park Basketball Court: FAQ
Where is Cornell Square Park Basketball Court?
Cornell Square Park Basketball Court is at 1809 W. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60609, in the Back of the Yards area.
What are the hours at Cornell Square Park Basketball Court?
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 Cornell Square Park Basketball Court indoor or outdoor?
Both. The basketball court is outdoor, and there's an indoor gym on site with its own hours.
Can anyone play at Cornell Square Park Basketball Court?
Open to the public.
How many basketball courts are at Cornell Square Park Basketball Court?
1 court.
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