How to Turn Your Backyard into a Private Sport Park

Are sports a big part of your life? There’s so much to love about getting out and working on your skills. The satisfaction you gain from attaining a new goal is the ultimate high. What if you could bring that excitement right to your own backyard? It turns out, you can. Here’s how to turn your backyard into a private sport park.

Do you spend a lot of time at your local gymnasium or outdoor basketball court? Are there times when it’s too crowded or you just don’t have the time to get there? Maybe you have the time, but at the end of a long day, you just don’t have the motivation to go back out. All of this can be helped by having a sport park outside your door. Here’s how to do that.

Consider Your Needs

Your first task in planning your private sport park is to decide what kind of space will best suit your needs. If you and the kids love to shoot hoops, then a basketball court may be in order. If you and your significant other enjoy spending quality time together challenging each other to tennis matches, then a tennis court seems appropriate. 

Of course, you don’t need to feel limited to basketball or tennis. There are plenty of other sport park spaces you can have installed. Maybe a volleyball court is more your style. Perhaps you’d love the thrill of a roller hockey rink. Handball? Netball? Think about what you and your family love to do most and start planning. You may even choose to put in a multi-sport court.

Assess Your Space

Another important aspect you need to consider when you’re planning a private sport park is your yard space. Think about where the court could be located and how much room you have for the type of sports area you want. You’ll also want to think about accessibility. Do you want your private sport park right next to the house so it’s just steps away or do you want it located a little further back so that it’s more separated from the house? You may also want to give some consideration to privacy. If it’s important to you that passersby not be able to see in, you’ll need to plan around fences and trees that are already in place or add those items to the project.

Hire the Experts

The last detail you need to take care of is to bring in a team that knows private sport parks. If you want a private sport park that’s safe, properly laid out, and well built, you don’t want to take it on yourself. Leave it to the experts. At Orange County Pools & Spas, we’re much more than the name suggests. We have tons of experience in building spectacular sports surfaces that stand the test of time.

Having a private sport park in your backyard is a fun way to bring family and friends together. It provides countless hours of entertainment and is a wonderful way to encourage the kids (and the adults) to get outside and get some exercise. If you’re ready to start planning your private sport park, get in touch.