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Best Indoor Basketball Courts In Sacramento

February 12, 2016 / 5:00 AM PST / CBS Sacramento

Basketball is a big deal in Sacramento, from pick-up games at the neighborhood park to making it big in the NBA playoffs. Sacramento residents' obsession with the sport is no more evident than at Sleep Train Arena; more than 680,000 people attended Kings games in 2015. For those who love to play the game themselves, the capital city has many outdoor courts to accommodate them. But weather conditions often make people seek out indoor basketball courts; luckily, Sacramento has some great options for indoor basketball as well.

Natomas Racquet Club
2450 Natomas Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 649-0909
www.sparetimeclubs.com

This 10-acre facility in South Natomas is great for basketball lovers, whether they can barely buy a bucket or can really deliver in the clutch. The club has a full-sized indoor gymnasium, along with a number of options for court-focused members. Gather some other club members for a pick-up game, go alone to hone individual talents or participate in one of a number of yearly leagues in different formats. All players are welcome to enjoy gym sports, regardless of their age or skill level, and similar teams and play opportunities are available for volleyball players.

Mather Sports Center
3755 Schriever Ave.
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 362-1704
www.crpd.com

Part of the Cordova Recreation and Park District, the Sports Center is an excellent and affordable place to channel your inner DeMarcus Cousins. In addition to numerous other types of inside and outside sports fields, MSC has an an indoor basketball court available for public use. There is an inexpensive rate for drop-in play, low cost punch cards with no expiration date and a very reasonably priced monthly membership.

Capital Athletic Club
1515 8th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-3927
www.capitalac.com

The iconic Capital Club has been around for more than 25 years and is renowned for indoor hoop play. There are pick-up games during lunch hours and after work as well, with three seasonal leagues each year. Special open gym periods include court time for people aged 40 and up, power ball players and more.

Sport Courts Fitness
3727 Bradview Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 857-1026
sportcourtsfitness.com

This facility has two indoor, full-sized basketball courts. Members can enjoy drop-in time when a court is available, and both members and non-members can rent full or half courts. For the most current schedule of non-rented, available court times, visit the club page on Facebook.

Rockball
11347 Folsom Blvd., Suite F
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 631-4290
www.irockball.com

Rockball, the self-proclaimed "school of basketball", is the perfect facility for kids and teens who are serious about the sport. Highly skilled professional trainers offer one-on-one sessions for individuals, as well as training for groups of 2 – 6 participants. Beginners' classes, designed for players age 10 and under with little experience, focus on learning the fundamentals. Other classes are geared toward older kids wishing to master their b-ball skills or children of any age who have several years of experience. The facility is top-notch and has state of the art equipment.

Broadstone Racquet Club
820 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-9180
www.sparetimeclubs.com

The basketball courts at Broadstone feature six baskets, including two that can be adjusted between seven to ten feet to accommodate both adult and junior payers. The full-size gym hosts a very active recreational program for adults with day and evening drop-ins, and members can also participate in league play. In addition, former Harlem Globetrotter Sterling "Smooth" Forbes holds several basketballs camps for kids at the club.

Valerie Heimerich is a freelance writer out of Sacramento. She typically covers business, employment, animal rescue, volunteerism and nonprofits. Her work can also be found at Examiner.com.