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The coolest basketball courts in Paris

Published on 3 mai 2016 at 00h00

Modified on 7 mars 2024 at 16h45

by The Editor

The basketball court is the second most popular sport in French clubs. However, streetball, played outdoors, is not as common. Here is a list of the best playgrounds to improve your shot, your cardio, and your booty all at once. Because even though New York is known as the Mecca of street basketball, Paris has its own weight as well. The most stylish court. Despite facing closure, the Duperré playground underwent a remarkable transformation. What was once a run-down court is now a highly sought-after work of street art by the basketball players of Paris. Not only is it beautiful, but the court is also covered with a layer of recycled rubber gum that absorbs the sound of the ball. This unique blend of technology and art is truly a sight to behold.
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Playground Duperré, 22 Duperré Street - 9th Open from 10am to 8pm in summer

The oldest

At 14 Trévise Street, you can find the oldest sports field in Europe! Located within the UCJG (Christian Union of Young People, YMCA in English), the field has been hosting athletes for 122 years. It is even in this gymnasium that the first basketball game in France and in Europe took place. Today, the legendary field built in 1893 has a very vintage look with its Hungarian herringbone-style parquet and is no longer regulation size. But the place offers a great history lesson to those who venture there to play. It is sometimes loaned to associations for games, performances, meetings or filming!

YMCA Paris 9, 14 rue de Trévise - 9th Available for rent here The Classiest Located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, this court has hosted many talented players. It is said that basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain used to come here to show off his skills against Sunday players, dressed in his suit and loafers, according to urban legend.
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Emile Anthoine Sports Centre 9, rue Jean Rey - 15th Open from 7 am to 10 pm all year round The most New York style The playground with a New York style, with the subway passing just above. It can get a bit rough, so don't be too concerned about the faults, there are a lot, and few are penalized! It's definitely a good alternative to academic basketball to test your street style. The best part: it's open and illuminated at night (just like the Stalingrad court).

Glacière Basketball Court Under the subway – 13th Arrondissement Open 24/7 and lit up in the evenings

The Sportiest

Twin of the Glacière court, this is the place to be for basketball. It's the most physical playground in the entire capital. Focused on contact and dribbling between the legs, with rules adapting to the whims of the best players, don't risk it if you don't know how to shoot correctly. But for those who want an atmosphere and a game less academic than in clubs, you'll be delighted.

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Playground Stalingrad 234, boulevard de la Villette - 19th 24/24

The people's favorite

The famous playground where Evan Fournier (NBA player) practiced his crossovers, and where the first editions of the Quai 54 streetball tournament were held. Among the trees, there are two basketball courts, and most importantly, a constant flow of skilled players.

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