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Basketball Courts in Queens

258 places to play, from free park courts to rec center and community gyms. 12 have an indoor option and 11 have lights.

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258
courts
522
indoor
12
lighted
11
in parks
161
Indoor courts (12)Outdoor courts (247)Lighted courts (11)

Parks, rec centers and gyms with basketball courts in Queens

Popular places to play include Roy Wilkins Park, Flushing YMCA, Baisley Pond Park and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Tap Near me to sort every court by distance from you.

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258 locations

Indoor basketball courts in Queens

12 places in Queens have an indoor court or gym, including Roy Wilkins Park Basketball Courts, Al Oerter Recreation Center and Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center. Some charge a day fee or membership, so check before you go. See all 12 indoor courts

Free outdoor basketball courts in Queens

161 parks in Queens have outdoor courts, including Baisley Pond Park Basketball Courts, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Basketball Courts and Cadwallader Colden Playground Basketball Courts. Park courts are free and first-come, first-served. See all outdoor courts

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Queens basketball court FAQ

Where can I play basketball in Queens?

Popular places to play include Roy Wilkins Park Basketball Courts, Flushing YMCA, Baisley Pond Park Basketball Courts and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Basketball Courts. We list 258 locations in Queens with 522 courts: 161 in public parks, 12 with an indoor option, and 11 with lights.

Are there free indoor basketball courts in Queens?

Public recreation center gyms are the main free or low-cost option: Roy Wilkins Park Basketball Courts, Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center and Louis Armstrong Community Center, plus 1 more. Some are free to drop in, others need a rec center membership or ID card, and open-gym hours vary, so call before you go.

Which parks have basketball courts in Queens?

161 parks in Queens have basketball courts. The biggest include Baisley Pond Park Basketball Courts, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Basketball Courts and Cadwallader Colden Playground Basketball Courts. Park courts are free and first-come, first-served.

Where can I play basketball at night in Queens?

11 locations have lights, including Baisley Pond Park Basketball Courts, Clintonville Playground Basketball Courts and Frank Principe Park Basketball Courts. Lights usually follow park hours, so check what's posted on site.

Can I rent a basketball court in Queens?

Private gyms such as Cross Island YMCA and Jamaica YMCA take bookings or memberships. For a public gym, ask the recreation center directly: rental policies vary by city.

Can I play on school basketball courts in Queens?

85 of the locations here are at schools. Most schools close their grounds during school hours and don't publish public-use times, so park courts are the safer bet.

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