OT: Places to ball in Orlando

[Tarnag]

Hey all, sorry if this is OT.

My friends and I all live over on the West side of Orlando/Ocoee, and play basketball just about every day, but we're tired of running 2 on 2 or 3 on 3 or games of 21 on otherwise empty courts. Is there anywhere out near us (we're out on Macguire/50 out to Kirkman) that have a bit more of a population?

Everything else I've heard of is way down by UCF, and that's a hell of a drive for us.

[orlandojnf]

cannot really comment on that area of town, but as far as the UCF side of town is concerned: every student housing complex practically runs half court games all evening. UCF outdoor RWC courts are your best bet as a non student to run full court games of various skills. I enjoy playing inside the UCF RWC, but this time of year with indoor soccer intramurals makes it very tough to fine a good stretch of time to play in.

TL;DR: Meet some ucf students, bite the bullet and drive 20 mins to play ball for 3+ hours on good courts.

[Nolimit1211]

LA fitness in Ocoee, indoor basketball gym.

[Tarnag]

LA fitness in Ocoee, indoor basketball gym.

I've actually been there once with my Dad on a guest pass, do you have to be a member to use it?

[Nolimit1211]

Yeah, I ball there every week only because my cousin can bring in a guest with him as part of his membership..

If you can get a cheap enough price I think it's worth it.

[CourtsideTV]

what is TL:DR

[Ahmadab]

what is TL:DR

Too long; didn't read, he provides a summary for what he said.

[Shishnizzle]

I see a lot of people playing at blanchard park by Dean rd on the weekends, but there is only like two courts.

[claudio-br]

i had the same problem when i lived in Orlando. The only places available to play were way too far from where I lived(I was by Universal Studios, had friends playing over at UCF and Apokpa).

what is TL:DR

Too long; didn't read, he provides a summary for what he said.

lol, thats funny

[onedollarbills]

you can go to baldwin park during the weekday nights

[CourtsideTV]

Just play at the amway center practice facility on church and division.

[OrlandoMagic]

I live in Ocoee I play in The Wesmere subdivision. I have usually 6-12 players. PM your number and I'll give you a shout next time we play... Being 29 yrs though we play mainly recreational.

[MoGrAdY]

The Rec Center out on Vineland is good if you're looking for legit competition.

[ahunterknight]

Dr Philips YMCA need a membership but it's worth it I have met so many nba players over there.
Downtown YMCA open gym every day at noon or 6-8
Baldwin park outside courts this is by winter park high school
Jr smith center
Englewood neighborhood center

[doct3r dr3]

In the southwest part of town there's Shadow Bay Park, the courts at Chain of Lakes Middle, and the Windermere courts by the public library/town hall. COL and Windermere have annoying triple-rims though, and Windermere is only one full court. All outdoors.

There are also outdoor courts behind Olympia and Gotha Middle, but I don't know how accessible they are.

Holy Family and the Mormon temple on Apopka have nice indoor gyms, and I know Holy Family used to be open to the public on Thursday nights or something (don't know what it is now). I think you gotta know people for the Mormon temple one.