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How Much Yard Do You Need for a Backyard Court?

Before you fall in love with a court design, grab a tape measure. Here is how much space common backyard courts take, and how to tell what your yard can fit.

Pickleball

The lines of a regulation pickleball court measure 20 by 44 feet. Guides commonly recommend extra room around it, so plan for a larger total pad.

Half-court basketball

There is no single backyard size. Many half-courts are sized around the space available, and the cost guide we cite uses 30 by 30 feet as an example.

Tennis

A doubles tennis court is 78 by 36 feet inside the lines, and the full fenced area is much bigger. It fits larger lots only.

Multi-sport

A mid size slab can carry pickleball lines plus a hoop, which is a popular compromise.

Measure for these too

Setbacks from property lines, slope, trees, septic or utility lines, and access for trucks.

See court sizes for more detail.

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