Wondering if a pickleball court is the right addition to your backyard?

By Courts & Greens - December 20th, 2022 in Active, Courts, Sports

We’ve got you covered. Here is what you need to know should you look to build a pickleball court in your backyard.

From how much space you need to what type of surface works best. Plus, find out if pickleball is the right sport for your family and learn more about the basics of this fun game.

Space Needed For A Pickle Ball Court

The good news is, a pickleball court is much smaller than a standard tennis court, making it way easier for the average home to find the space to install a court in your backyard.

For example, if you converted a tennis court into a pickleball court, it can be easily divided into four pickleball courts so you could have 4 games occurring simultaneously. Or, if you are building a multi-court system, that includes a half-court basketball court, your pickleball court can easily fit into the space of your half-court setup.

• Here are the Dimensions of a Pickleball Court: 20′ by 44′ feet, (unlike tennis, the size does not change for single or double-player matches).
• Height of a Pickleball Net: 36 inches at the sidelines, 34 inches in the middle
• Pickleball Playing Area: 30′ by 60 feet is the standard when converting a tennis court, but 34 by 64 feet is preferable for tournament play or if you will have a standalone pickleball court. We recommend choosing the size that best fits your situation for maximum enjoyment.

Pickleball Court Surface Options

If you already have a tennis court installed, and the surface is in good condition, you are in luck and can keep the same surface.  If you are in the process of building out a new pickleball court, you have a few options.  The most common types of court surfaces for pickleball are:

• Concrete: This type of outdoor court surface is the best in terms of both durability and value.
• Asphalt: This can be a good option if you want to go a more affordable route, but it can require additional upkeep.
• Snap-Together Plastic: Snap-together court surfaces can be applied over asphalt or concrete, which can be helpful when you don’t want to alter the surface of a multi-use court permanently.

Once you’ve made up your mind, it’s time to get started! Our expert staff will walk you through every step of putting in a pickleball court in your backyard – so you can be playing in no time.

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