Park · Calumet Heights
Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court
8800 S. Clyde, Chicago, IL 60617
Last verified against official listings
About this court
Jesse Owens Park, at 8800 S. Clyde Ave. in Calumet Heights, has one outdoor public basketball court plus a gymnasium in its fieldhouse. Center hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; it is closed Sunday. The park office number is (312) 747-6709. Outdoor lighting isn't listed, and the park closes from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- 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 10am to 2pm
Ages 35 and up · $5 listed fee · Details
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 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.
Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court: FAQ
Where is Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court?
Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court is at 8800 S. Clyde, Chicago, IL 60617, in the Calumet Heights area.
What are the hours at Jesse Owens 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 Jesse Owens 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 Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court?
Open to the public.
How many basketball courts are at Jesse Owens Park Basketball Court?
1 court.
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