Build A Tennis, Pickleball or Basketball Court in California
California is one of the fastest‑growing outdoor recreation markets in the country — and demand for pickleball, basketball, and multi‑sport courts is exploding. Whether you're a homeowner dreaming of a backyard court, a property manager upgrading your amenities, or a municipality planning new recreation spaces, DIY Court USA provides proven systems built for California’s diverse climate and active lifestyle.
Our products are engineered for extreme heat, intense UV exposure, and high-traffic use, making them ideal for residential, HOA, school, and commercial installations across the state. We proudly supply Laykold® acrylic surfacing products — the same official surface used at Indian Wells, one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world — giving California clients access to professional‑grade performance and durability.
Do It Yourself Or Hire A Court Builder In California?
Do It Yourself
Building your own backyard court is easy with DIY Court USA. Our team can help you calculate, plan, and create packages for an easy installation — even if you’ve never built a court before.
Professional Court Builder
Prefer a hands-off approach? As contractors ourselves and members of local and national organizations like the ASBA, we partner with contractors across California who can handle everything from base preparation to final game line striping.
Areas We Commonly Serve In California
DIY Court USA has served many clients like yourself, supplying the products they need with fast shipping that can arrive in as little as 2 days through our network. We serve clients across the United States, including homeowners, schools, community centers, municipalities, and more in California.
Through our contractor network and qualified professionals from the American Sports Builders Association, members of the California Landscape Contractors Association, and authorized coating installers, we have trusted partners who can support your professional installation across California.
- Los Angeles Metro
- San Diego
- Orange County
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Sacramento
- San Jose & Silicon Valley
- Fresno & Central Valley
- Palm Springs & Inland Empire
What Size Are Most Courts?
Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts have standard regulation game line sizes. The run-off area outside of the game lines also has recommended standards but can be adjusted depending on the available space.
Tennis Court Size
The tennis court game lines are 78 feet by 36 feet. The run-off area and total court space are 120 feet by 60 feet. The tennis posts and net sit 42 feet apart on center to meet International Tennis Federation standards.
Pickleball Court Size
Pickleball court game lines are 44 feet by 20 feet. The run-off area and total court space are 60 feet by 30 feet. The preferred space for a tournament-level pickleball court is 64 feet by 34 feet. The pickleball posts and net sit 22 feet apart, measured from the inside of each post.
How Many Pickleball Courts Fit On A Tennis Court?
Many public or community tennis and pickleball courts try to maximize their space. While not regulation, you can fit up to 4 pickleball courts on a single 120 x 60-foot tennis court. On a common public facility with two tennis courts, you can fit up to 6 pickleball courts.
Basketball Court Sizes
Most backyard half courts or shooting pads are typically 30 feet x 30 feet. For players looking to shoot 3-pointers from the corner, a 50-foot by 30-foot half court is typical. For a full court, the game lines measure 94 feet x 50 feet, with space around the court for out-of-bounds play.
Basketball court sizes can range from a backyard shooting pad or half court to a full regulation basketball court. However, there are certain measurements that never change, such as the free throw line, which is 15 feet from the backboard, or the 3-point line, which is measured from the center of the rim. Depending on the level you want to play at, this should be kept in mind when planning your own backyard basketball court.
See What's Possible In California
From US Open–quality acrylic coatings to trusted equipment from City Hoops & EIGHTYNINE Sports, explore these completed backyard courts.
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