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The Definitive Guide to Pickleball Court Construction As the Baby Boomers started trickling into retirement a few years ago, something explosive began in the world of Pickleball. Now with that trickle in full flood, Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the America. According the USA Pickleball Association,(www.usapa.org), last year alone, 523 new pickleball courts were opened up nation wide. So far this year? If you or your community hasn’t gotten on the pickle ball bandwagon yet, it’s high time to make it happen. Whether you're interested in setting up a simple court at home, re-purposing an underused basketball or tennis court, or helping to bring your community a multi-court complex, this guide is intended to help you through each step of the process. We’ll start with the most basic of court construction so that if you’re new to the game you can get yourself hooked as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Already hooked and ready to upgrade your playing surface? We’ll walk you through the process of transforming some ready-made and underutilized spaces that almost every town has. Does your community already have a strong and growing pickleball club? Sounds like you’re ready to start working with your local Parks & Recreation Department to find a dedicated space for multiple courts, perhaps even with some lighting for those short winter days. Cost Considerations Costs of pickleball court construction vary widely, depending on how elaborate your vision is. On the low end, to get started with a simple home set, i.e. a portable net, 4-paddles, balls, and a roll of court tape, you’ll be looking at roughly $200-$400. On the high end, you could work off of the example set by the pickleball club of Bend, OR, which recently raised close to $300,000 for a new 8-court complex complete with lighting for evening play and stadium seating for tournaments. However, it’s in between the $300 starter set and the $300,000 multi-court community complex, is where most folks will fall. Here’s a rough cost breakdown: • Net/Court Tape - $300 • Court Resurfacing - $3,500 - $5,000 • New Court Construction • Basic ($10,000 - $15,000)