Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Backyard Sport Courts in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Outdoor Living Spaces and Leisure

Backyard Sport Courts

Basketball, pickleball and multi-use sport courts with smooth surfaces, correct slopes and sturdy hoops, nets and fencing.

A sport court brings the neighbors over. Basketball and pickleball are popular in backyards, and a well-built court adds fitness and fun for all ages. The surface must be flat, with a slight slope for drainage, and the base, thickness and finish determine how long it stays smooth. Nashville owners add courts as part of larger outdoor living plans.

Your designer plans the court size, orientation, fencing and lighting, and checks the space for access and drainage. The crew excavates, builds a heavy compacted base, pours reinforced concrete or installs a sport surface, sets posts and hoops and installs fencing and lights. The scope lists the size, thickness, finish and line painting. Neighbors and noise are part of planning. Courts attract activity, so we suggest discussing the project with neighbors, planning fencing and hours and placing the court away from bedrooms. Surface color, line colors and a coating that reduces glare make the court more comfortable. Maintenance includes sweeping, periodic washing and recoating after several years. Local rules for lighting, fencing and setbacks can apply to courts, so we help you check them, and we encourage you to confirm details with your local office and HOA before building.

Size and orientation

Courts have standard sizes, and orientation affects glare, so we plan the layout carefully.

Slab and slope

A reinforced slab with a slight slope for drainage keeps the court flat and free of puddles.

Surface finish

Colored coatings and line painting give grip and give the court a clean look.

Fencing and lights

Fences keep balls in, and lights extend play into the evening.

What is included

  • Court plan
  • Excavation and base
  • Slab or surface installation
  • Posts, hoops and nets
  • Fencing and lighting
  • Coating and line painting
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a back yard with the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lightsBefore: a back yard with a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shadeBeforeAfter
A bare, muddy back yard turned into an outdoor living room. From a bare, muddy back yard behind a suburban house with patchy grass, a small concrete stoop, a plain fence and no shade to the same yard with a paver patio, a pergola, a fire pit, seat walls, layered planting and string lights.
Why it works

What you get with Backyard Sport Courts

Plan the court

Size and place chosen.

Excavate and compact

Base built.

Pour or install the surface

Slab or system placed.

Set posts, hoops and nets

Equipment installed.

Fence and light

Enclosures set.

Coat and line

Surface finished.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe your yard

    You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and measure

    A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.

  3. 03

    Design and approve

    You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.

  4. 04

    Mark utilities and prepare the base

    Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.

  5. 05

    Build and finish

    Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.

Questions

Backyard Sport Courts FAQ

How big is a backyard court?

Sizes vary, and we plan the space you have and the sport you want.

Can I have a pickleball court?

Yes, and we plan the lines, net and fence for it.

What surface is best?

Reinforced concrete with a sport coating is common, and we explain others.

Do sport courts need lights?

Lights are optional and extend play.

Do courts need permits?

Courts and lights may need approvals, and we help you check.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Backyard Sport Courts.

Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 431-3789 to talk now.

Tell us about your yard

One designer will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

Prefer to talk? Call (615) 431-3789. We never sell your information.

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