3x3 basketball in Birmingham's parks
Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for transport and environment, talks about the importance of our parks as places to play sport and the Commonwealth Games legacy.
Our parks and open spaces are a great place to get some fresh air and exercise, including playing sport.
We’re working with Sport England and Basketball England to bring the Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball legacy to Birmingham’s parks.
Together we’re refurbishing 17 courts across the city, with five already completed: George’s Park; Hamstead Playing Fields; Kings Heath Park; Perry Common; Victoria Common.
And on Saturday the Myle Hesson court was formally opened at Hamstead playing fields, in honour of the England 3x3 gold medallist who started his playing career there.
The newly refurbished courts will have a more visible presence through their updated and colourful design, and we want to inspire the next generation of players through local activation and partnerships.
A key priority for the council is to ensure all communities benefit from the investment into local facilities and we are excited to see how these spaces are used and enjoyed for many years to come.
The work to bring these courts up-to-scratch means we are making good on our promise to create free and accessible playing opportunities and will further cement Birmingham as a basketball city.