The Toronto Raptors are having one of the best seasons in franchise history led by NBA All-Stars Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. These Basketball players work with the best physiotherapists in the world who assist in injury prevention, deep tissue massage and many other aspects which helps athletes perform at a high level. You certainly should consider visiting our physiotherapy clinics if you’ve suffered a sports related injury or want to increase your performance.

The NBA has seen an influx of Toronto-based basketball players including Andrew Wiggins, Cory Joseph, Tristan Thompson, and Anthony Bennett who are all currently on an NBA Roster. Looking to get active this spring? Shoot a basketball. Basketball is highly recommended by healthcare professionals for its tremendous health benefits including burning calories, building endurance, improving balance, building muscles and improving concentration skills. Here are some outdoor Basketball Courts in Toronto which help promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Fairhaven Park Basketball Courts – 100 Golfwood Heights, Toronto, ON

Fairhaven Park is a 3.2 hectare park located near the intersection of Islington Ave and Dixon Rd with countless sports facilities including an outdoor pool, wading pool and basketball Court. If you’re living near Etobicoke and want to work on your three-point shot like Golden State Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry then the Fairhaven Park Basketball Courts is the place for you.

Christie Pits Basketball Courts – 750 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON

Located at 750 Bloor St. W is Christie Pits Park which features various outdoor activities including a pool hockey rink, baseball diamond, playground and basketball court.  Perhaps crashing hockey boards just isn’t your thing, that’s okay because this basketball court has great summer pickup games. Build those muscles by working on your rebounding skills like Detroit Pistons centre Andre Drummond.

Coxwell Parkette Basketball Courts – 429 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON

Are you located in the east-end of the city? Then the Coxwell Parkette basketball courts is the place for you. Located at 429 Coxwell Ave, this park isn’t as large as Christie Pits or other notable parks in Toronto but you could definitely burn plenty calories shooting hoops at the Coxwell Avenue Basketball Parks. When you’re not working on your jump shot then you could definitely stimulate your mind at this park by using its two outdoor chess tables.

Dufferin Grove Park Basketball Courts – 875 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON

Located just 5kms away from the Toronto HealthMax Physio Clinic, the Dufferin Grove Park features many neat amenities such as a picnic area and basketball court. Stretch, get some water from one of the many water fountains and practice your layup like Raptors small forward Terrence Ross.  Ross, who had a lower back injury earlier this year needed good physiotherapy to get him back on the court. He’s now performing at a highest level at his career, despite the back injury.

David Crombie Basketball Courts – 131 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON

This park, named after a former Toronto Mayor and located at 131 The Esplanade may just have the coolest basketball courts in the city because they were designed by MLSE and the Toronto Raptors. After a police cruiser accidently destroyed the former court, the Toronto Raptors stepped in and helped designed two state of the art basketball courts. Stretch your back, your hamstrings, your legs and practice blocking shots at two of the most colourful basketball courts in the city.

If you have recently picked up a nagging sports injury, need injury prevention tips, or want to increase your physical endurance then you should consider checking out the Toronto (Dufferin and Eglinton) HealthMax Physio Branch or the Toronto (St. Clair) HealthMax Physio Branch. These HealthMax Physio locations will help you improve your function, relieve any pain you may be suffering from and increase your performance on any of these basketball courts!

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