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Pickup Basketball Courts in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is already famous for being a hip beach town with some of the best surfing on the West Coast. This always quirky community is also home to some of the best pickup basketball courts around and has been gaining notoriety in the basketball community. In 2005, the Santa Cruz High School men's basketball team took the state championship and was featured in Poised: A Santa Cruz Basketball Documentary. Several outdoor courts regularly see basketball action, with everything from low-key half-court games to intense full-court match ups.
Garfield Park
634 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz CA 95060
Who: Mostly high schoolers, with a mix of older players.
What: Full court outdoor basketball, swings, BBQs, picnic tables, field and small play area.
When: Games get going around 3pm on weekdays.
Jade Street
45th Ave. and Jade St., Capitola
Who: Ages vary.
What: Half court streetball.
When: The action gets started around 2pm-3pm on weekdays and 8am-9am on Saturdays.
Louden Nelson Center
301 Center St., Santa Cruz CA 95060
Who: Louden Nelson Center attracts a large mix of ages and abilities.
What: Full court outdoor basketball, swings, small play area.
When: Times vary.
Meder Street
Meder Street and Nobel Dr., Santa Cruz CA 95060
Who: Mostly high schoolers, with a mix of older players.
What: Full court outdoor pickup basketball.
When: Games start around 4pm on weekdays and 8am-9am on weekends.
