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PUBLISHER’S PLAYBOOK
Well, I took the plunge.
After a year of planning and work, we
finally have our very own pickleball
court in our backyard. And while it
was a rollercoaster of ups and downs
from getting permits to seeing my
yard looking more like the surface of
the moon for most of the summer, it
wa s totally worth it. I chronicled the
journey from start to finish for this
issue’s cover story in the hopes that
others will want to travel down the
same path of building their own private pickleball court. I know it’s
not for everybody, but, if you have the room and play enough, it’s
not entirely out of reach.
Life is short so enjoy your passions. Some people build outdoor
kitchens to open up their backyards for family dinners and
entertaining. Some people build elaborate gardens and waterscapes
to peace and serenity. My family enjoys the time together and
athletic play time that pickleball gives us, so we decided this would
be a natural fit for our lifestyles.
It also gives us a unique opportunity for entertaining and enjoying
time with extended family that involves doing something to get the
blood pumping.
If you’ve had dreams of building your own court, but didn’t know
where to start, I hope you find the article informative and that it
gives you a sense of direction. If you’re just curious about what
building your own court entails, I think you’ll still find the article
to be somewhat enlightening. I know that I certainly learned a lot
along the way about different methods of construction and various
hidden budgetary concerns involved. In the end, we are extremely
happy with the results and will have decades of play on our court to
enjoy. Maintenance will be minimal, and we’ve taken a step together
as a family that will bring us even closer together.
See you on the courts!
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