This basketball court in St Albans, Christchurch sits in school grounds and holds a 5.0 rating from its single reviewer, who praises the good 8-foot hoops. It appears on the Courts of the World directory as the St Albans Park court.
A good neighbourhood court is a simple pleasure: a flat, well-kept surface and a hoop you can rely on. Hoop height matters more than people expect — full-size rims sit at ten feet, so lowered eight-foot hoops are a real help for younger players learning to shoot with proper form rather than muscling the ball up. School-based courts tend to be quiet outside class hours, though access can vary, so it pays to check before you go. Bring your own ball, and expect asphalt or concrete underfoot, which is hard on shoes and joints alike.
For a casual shootaround or an after-school session with the kids in St Albans, this is a handy local spot.