Must Hoop : Kinloch Park in St. Louis

Basketball courts don’t need to to be over complicated to bring hours of joy. All you need is ninety-four by fifty feet of hard court surface, and a hoop at either end to bring smiles to people’s faces. One such court that has brought players back to play after the upgrade is the “must hoop” court in Kinloch Park in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kinloch Park in St. Louis

Despite the formula being so simple, this has not stopped creative minds from around the world constructing some of the most unique courts we have ever seen. These feasts for the eyes have become national landmarks, and bucket list items when visiting certain countries.

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Must Hoop : Prahran Park in Australia

If you’re looking for a court, look no further than down under. Australia isn’t just one of the best basketball countries in the world, they also boast some of the most unique courts we have ever seen. With a wide range to choose from, there are a select few streetball courts that have become famous over the years. One of those is Prahran Park located in metropolitan Melbourne, our featured “Must Hoop” basketball court.

Prahran Park visited by AND1 Team in November 2007
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Must Hoop : Kalemegdan in Belgrade, Serbia

Looking for a place to hoop? Then you are in the right place. Welcome to Belgrade, Serbia the land of basketball. Welcome to the city where the winners are born. Welcome to the city of two fearless rivals, Crvena Zvezda and Partizan. Welcome to Kalemegdan, the cradle of Serbian basketball, and our featured “must hoop” basketball court.

The Historic Fortress with Two Basketball Areas
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Must Hoop : The Venice Beach Basketball Courts

Right next to the worldwide famous Muscle Beach and Gym in Los Angeles, California, are the legendary Venice Beach Basketball Courts, which is a “must hoop” streetball court.

It is said that the best pickup basketball in the city of Los Angeles can be found at these courts. They attract players of all ages and skill levels and the courts at Venice Beach are some of the most well-known in the U.S. and even the world.

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