Five Ways to Maximize Your Court’s Family Value

Oct 25, 2024 | Backyard Courts, Multi-Sport Courts, SnapSports

Let’s face it. Your backyard does not get the kind of usage you wish it did. Some weeks it is only visited when you have to mow the grass.

A backyard athletic court could change all of that. Your yard could be providing far more fun. Not only that, but you would have less grass to mow!

What are some of the factors that make a backyard court great? How can you maximize the value of a backyard court?

  1. BUILD A COURT FOR MULTIPLE SPORTS. Think about what you enjoy playing. Consider how the court could be used by younger family members. Then choose a design that combines as much variety as possible. Obvious choices include tennis, pickleball, and basketball. Less obvious choices: shuffleboard, volleyball, four square, and roller hockey.
  2. INCLUDE LIGHTS FOR NIGHTTIME PLAY. Most of the year, the daytime hours are hot in Texas. The best time to play is when the sun goes down. Include LED lights, and you can play comfortably after dark.
  3. ADD A FENCE FOR BALL CONTAINMENT.  No one wants to spend half their court time chasing balls. For backyard use, we can provide soft net systems that are attractive, safe, and get the job done.
  4. CUSTOMIZE THE COURT FOR YOUR SPACE, COLORS, AND AFFILIATIONS. Every court from Grand Slam Courts is customized beyond size and sport considerations. Choose colors that complement your home. Add the logo of an alma mater or a favorite team. (The family that contracted for the court shown above were great Kobe Bryant fans.) We can help you design a court that reflects you, your home, and your family.
  5. CHOOSE SNAPSPORT MODULAR TILE SURFACING. SnapSports offers several models of tile engineered for different sports—as well as some for multi-sport use. The SnapSports tile keeps your court looking colorful and clean for years without fading. Best of all, the 15-year warranty means that you are not going to need to resurface the court every 3-5 years—as you would with a painted-on acrylic surface.

A backyard court from Grand Slam Courts will provide fun, recreation, and friendly competition for many years. By making the right choices during the design process, you can have a court that is attractive, and provides a great gathering place for family and friends.

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