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PICKLEBALL
BUILT
SERIOUS.

Backyard courts. Club facilities. Multi-court commercial complexes. Barton Sports Construction builds regulation USAPA pickleball courts across the Mid-South — with the same post-tension concrete expertise that has defined our work since 1972.

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#1
Fastest Growing Sport in America
36M+
Players in the US
50+
Years Court Building Experience
A+
BBB Rating · Verified

The Opportunity

America's Court Sport. Built to Last.

Pickleball has exploded across the US — 36 million players and counting, with demand for new courts far outstripping supply in markets like Memphis and Nashville. Whether you're a homeowner who wants a backyard court, a club adding amenities, or a developer building a multi-court facility, Barton Sports Construction brings five decades of court-building expertise to every project.

The sport may be new but the construction principles are not. Post-tension concrete, proper drainage, regulated dimensions, quality surfacing — the same fundamentals that have defined our tennis and padel work define every pickleball court we build.

USAPA Regulation Dimensions
Post-Tension Concrete Option
BBB A+ Verified Since 1972
Residential Through Commercial
TN · AR · MS · AL Service Area
Tennis Court Conversions Available

Court Specifications

Length44 ft / 13.41 m
Width20 ft / 6.10 m
Total Playing Area880 sq ft
Net Height (center)34 in / 0.86 m
Net Height (posts)36 in / 0.91 m
Non-Volley Zone7 ft from net
Baseline Clearance10 ft min
Sideline Clearance7 ft min
SurfaceAcrylic on concrete
StandardUSAPA compliant

Who We Build For

Every Scale. Every Use Case.

01

Residential & Backyard

Your own regulation pickleball court — exactly where you want it. We build backyard courts on post-tension concrete or asphalt base, with surface color of your choice, net system, and optional fencing and lighting for evening play.

  • Single or double court configurations
  • Post-tension concrete or asphalt base
  • Fencing, windscreens, lighting options
  • Color and surface customization
02

Club & HOA Facilities

Pickleball is the amenity your members are asking for by name. We build multi-court club and HOA facilities with shared infrastructure, spectator considerations, and phased construction options to manage budget and timeline.

  • 2–12 court configurations
  • Shared fencing and lighting systems
  • Spectator setbacks and seating areas
  • Phased construction available
03

Commercial & Public

Purpose-built commercial pickleball facilities, recreational centers, and public park complexes. We handle site engineering, permitting coordination, ADA compliance, and full-build execution for large-scale projects.

  • Parks, recreation centers, resorts
  • ADA-compliant access and amenities
  • LED sports lighting to competition standard
  • Multi-phase complex master planning

Surface Options

Choose the Right Surface for Your Court

Best for durability
Post-Tension Concrete + Acrylic
The gold standard. Post-tension concrete base with acrylic color coat and regulation striping delivers the flattest, most consistent surface available — and the longest service life in the Mid-South's climate. Cable tensioning dramatically reduces cracking, giving you decades of reliable play with routine resurfacing every 3–5 years. This is the same system used on our university and competition tennis courts.
Most common option
Asphalt Base + Acrylic
A proven, cost-effective platform for pickleball courts. Asphalt base with acrylic resurfacer, color coat, and USAPA regulation striping. Lower upfront cost than post-tension concrete with a shorter service life — typically 10–15 years before base replacement is needed. A good choice for projects where budget is the primary constraint and the site conditions favor asphalt.
Fastest to build
Tennis Court Conversion
One standard tennis court fits four pickleball courts with proper layout. If you have an existing tennis court in serviceable condition, conversion is often the most cost-effective path to new pickleball courts. We assess the existing slab, resurface if needed, and apply new USAPA pickleball striping — delivering four courts for significantly less than new construction.
Premium cushioned option
Cushioned Acrylic System
Cushioned acrylic surfacing systems add a resilient layer between the base and the playing surface, reducing joint stress and improving playability for recreational players. Particularly popular for senior-focused club facilities and high-volume recreational centers where player comfort and reduced injury risk are priorities. Installed over post-tension concrete or asphalt base.

Straight Numbers

What a Pickleball Court Costs

Our typical ranges below — every project gets a written line-item proposal after a free site visit, so the number you sign is the number you pay for the scope we agreed.

New Dedicated Court
$45,000 – $100,000
Our typical range for a new purpose-built pickleball court, starting at $45,000 and running to $100,000 as spec climbs — site conditions, post-tension base engineering, fencing, lighting, and amenities set where a project lands. Full breakdown in our pricing guide.
The Line Items
Where the Money Goes
Beyond the slab and surface system: commercial-grade fencing typically $4,000–$8,000 per court, LED lighting $8,000–$15,000 per court, and permanent net posts, net, and striping $500–$1,500. Every line appears in the proposal — nothing shows up as a surprise.
Tennis Conversion
$1,500 – $50,000
The budget path to pickleball: blended lines on an existing tennis court run $1,500–$3,500, a multipurpose conversion $5,000–$10,000, and a full dedicated makeover — up to four regulation courts on one tennis slab — up to $50,000 depending on slab condition and amenities.
Multi-Court Economics
More Courts, Better Math
Shared mobilization, continuous fencing runs, and shared lighting poles drop per-court cost meaningfully on 2–4 court builds — the reason clubs and HOAs rarely build just one. Already own courts? Keeping them renewed runs a fraction of building new — see pickleball court resurfacing.

Know Your Footprint

Pickleball Court Dimensions, Down to the Inch.

A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long — the same playing lines for singles and doubles — with the non-volley zone ("the kitchen") extending 7 feet from the net on each side. The net hangs 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at center. Those are USA Pickleball's numbers, and we stripe to them exactly.

The playing lines aren't the whole story: you need run-off room. We recommend a 30' × 60' pad for a comfortable dedicated court — enough space behind the baselines and beside the sidelines for real rallies — and tighter sites can work down toward 24' × 54' with honest trade-offs we'll walk you through. Multi-court facilities add spacing between courts for safe crossover play.

Planning a backyard build? The footprint conversation — setbacks, drainage, slope, what fits your lot — is exactly what the free site visit is for.

Regulation Layout

Playing Lines20' × 44'
Kitchen (NVZ)7' each side of net
Net Height36" sides · 34" center
Recommended Pad30' × 60'
Compact Minimum~24' × 54'
StandardUSA Pickleball
Per Tennis SlabUp to 4 courts
OrientationNorth–south preferred

How We Work

From Site Visit to First Serve

01
Free Site Assessment
We visit your property at no charge. Soil evaluation, drainage mapping, space measurement, and utility location. We leave with everything needed to produce a detailed written proposal within a few days.
02
Design & Permitting
Court layout design, surface specification, and permit coordination. For multi-court facilities we provide a site plan showing court orientation, setbacks, fencing, lighting, and access. We handle the permitting process so you don't have to.
03
Base Construction
Site clearing, grading to drainage spec, sub-base compaction, and base construction — post-tension concrete or asphalt depending on specification. Concrete courts require 7–10 days of curing before surface work begins.
04
Surface & Finish
Acrylic resurfacer, color coat in your choice of color, USAPA-regulation pickleball striping, net system installation, and fencing completion. Final walkthrough and court handoff. Ready to play.

Recent Work

Court Gallery

Residential backyard pickleball court
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Memphis, TN
Residential sports court construction
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Mid-South
Backyard court surface and striping
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Mid-South
Multi-court residential facility
Residential Court
Private Estate · Mid-South
Court construction progress
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Mid-South
Completed court with fencing
Residential Court
Private Estate · Mid-South
Court surface color and striping
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Mid-South
Residential backyard court aerial
Residential Court
Private Backyard · Mid-South
Aerial view of sports court complex
Multi-Court Complex
Commercial Facility · Mid-South

Questions Answered

Pickleball Court FAQs

A new dedicated pickleball court typically ranges from $45,000 to $100,000 depending on site conditions, base specification, fencing, and lighting. Asphalt-base courts run lower. Multi-court club facilities benefit from shared infrastructure costs — per-court pricing drops significantly at 4+ courts. Contact us for a free site assessment and written estimate.
A USAPA-regulation pickleball court is 44 feet long × 20 feet wide, with a 7-foot non-volley zone ("kitchen") on each side of the net. Minimum safe clearance is 10 feet behind each baseline and 7 feet outside each sideline, giving a full site footprint of approximately 64 ft × 34 ft. We build to USAPA standards on every court.
Yes — and it's often the most cost-effective option. A standard tennis court (78 ft × 36 ft) comfortably fits four pickleball courts with proper layout and setbacks. We assess the existing slab condition, resurface if needed, remove tennis striping, and apply USAPA pickleball layout. For clubs with underused tennis courts, conversion can deliver four new pickleball courts at a fraction of new-construction cost.
A single residential court typically takes 2–4 weeks from groundbreaking to first serve, depending on base specification and curing time. Multi-court club facilities typically run 4–8 weeks. Tennis-to-pickleball conversions can often be completed in 1–2 weeks when the existing slab is in good condition. We provide a project timeline with every proposal.
Post-tension concrete with an acrylic color coat is the gold standard for longevity and consistency. It delivers the flattest, truest bounce, resists cracking in the Mid-South climate, and has a service life of 25–40 years with routine resurfacing. Asphalt base with acrylic is a cost-effective alternative with a shorter lifespan. Cushioned acrylic systems over concrete are preferred for senior-focused or high-volume recreational facilities where player comfort is a priority.
Yes — it's a core part of our work. We build multi-court pickleball facilities for private clubs, HOAs, resorts, recreation centers, and commercial developers across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Shared fencing and lighting systems reduce per-court costs significantly. We offer phased construction for large facilities and handle site planning, engineering, permitting coordination, and full-build execution as a single-source contractor.
The minimum playing area is 44 ft × 20 ft, but with recommended safety clearances you'll want a flat area of at least 64 ft × 34 ft. Slopes, drainage patterns, proximity to structures, and soil conditions all factor in. Call us and we'll come take a look — site assessments are free, there's no obligation, and we'll tell you honestly what your space can accommodate.

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Tell us about your site, your goals, and your timeline. We'll visit the property, assess what's possible, and deliver a detailed written proposal — at no cost to you.

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