Sport Court Installation in Downers Grove, IL
Bring More Fun and Activity to Your Backyard
A custom sport court gives your family a place to play, practice, and stay active without leaving home.
Green Grass designs and installs backyard sport courts built around the games you love most — basketball, pickleball, and multi-sport layouts that make the most of the space available. Every court is planned as part of the wider landscape, so it sits comfortably in the property rather than looking dropped into it.
Schedule a Design ConsultationRunning Out of Space to Play?
Many homeowners want more ways to stay active at home but struggle with:
- Not enough room for sports and recreation
- Driveways being used as makeshift courts
- Limited outdoor activities for kids and family
- A backyard that isn’t reaching its full potential
Since 1995, Green Grass has built a reputation in Chicagoland for outdoor projects that get finished on time and look the way they were planned. One team handles your site, your layout, your surfacing, and your installation from the first conversation to the day you play your first game.
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The Benefits of a Custom Sport Court
A well-planned court is used far more than one that simply fits.
Schedule a Design ConsultationDesigned Around Your Favorite Activities
Every court is planned around the sports and activities your family enjoys most, whether that’s basketball, pickleball, or a multi-sport surface.
More Time Playing at Home
Enjoy games and practice without traveling to a park or gym, and without the driveway standing in for a court.
Built for Safety and Performance
Proper layout, surfacing, and installation help create a court that’s comfortable and enjoyable to use.
Built for Illinois Weather
Our courts are designed to perform through changing Midwest seasons and years of use.
3 Steps To Your New Sport Court
Schedule a Design ConsultationWe learn about your property, available space, and the activities you’d like to support.
Our team develops a layout that fits your yard and maximizes playability.
Once approved, construction begins and your new court starts taking shape.
Testimonials
“Green Grass Landscape has been a pleasure to work with. They’re incredibly attentive to customer feedback and go out of their way to make sure you’re happy with the results. Any concerns or suggestions I had were met with a willingness to collaborate and adjust as needed. Their work continues to progress nicely, and the quality has been great every step of the way.”M.G. via Google
Questions About Backyard Sport Courts
How much does a backyard sport court cost in Downers Grove, IL?
A backyard sport court from Green Grass typically costs $15,000 to $25,000 for a small 20 by 30 foot court, $45,000 to $65,000 for a 30 by 60 foot pickleball court, and $65,000 to $120,000 for a full-size court. Where a project lands within those ranges depends on the court size, surfacing, site preparation, and how much grading the yard needs. The ranges do not include the landscape design retainer, permit drawings and fees, or site-specific costs for drainage or difficult access. The Green Grass pricing calculator is a useful starting point, and the design consultation turns that range into a proposal built around your property.
How much space do you need for a backyard sport court?
A backyard sport court can fit in less space than many homeowners expect, with compact practice courts starting around 20 by 30 feet and a dedicated pickleball court needing roughly 30 by 60 feet. A full-size court needs considerably more room, roughly 60 by 116 feet. Green Grass reviews the available space, grade, drainage, and village setback requirements during the design consultation before recommending a layout. A multi-sport surface that combines basketball and pickleball on one court is a practical way to get more play out of a smaller footprint. The goal is a court that fits comfortably alongside patios, plantings, and lawn rather than crowding them out.
Does a backyard sport court need a permit in the western suburbs?
Permit requirements for a backyard sport court vary by village and by the size of the project, and Green Grass handles design and permitting in-house so homeowners do not have to manage that process alone. A court adds a large hard surface to the yard, which changes how stormwater moves across the property, so grading and drainage are planned as part of the design. Permit drawings and fees are separate from the court estimate and are outlined during the consultation. Having one team responsible for the site, layout, surfacing, permits, and installation keeps the project moving through every stage.
A Backyard Built for Play
If you’re considering a sport court installation, a backyard sport court, or a pickleball court installation, Green Grass can help. With over 30 years of experience and a team that handles every step in house, you get a finished court without coordinating multiple contractors. Let’s create a space where your family can play, compete, and make memories for years to come.
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