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Goals & Poles

Custom-built pickleball courts, resurfacing, and tennis-to-pickleball conversions — proudly serving Louisiana since 1982.

Baton Rouge · New Orleans · Lafayette · Lake Charles · Mandeville

The Fastest-Growing Sport in America — Now in Your Backyard

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year running, and Louisiana families, schools, parks, and HOAs are building courts faster than ever. Whether you're picturing a custom court in your backyard, restoring an aging community court, or converting an underused tennis court for pickleball play, Goals & Poles has been Louisiana's go-to court builder since 1982.

With hundreds of installations across the Gulf South, we know how to build a court that lasts in Louisiana's climate. See our pickleball court gallery →

Our Pickleball Court Services

From Design to Play — We Handle It All

Three core services cover every project: ground-up new construction, resurfacing existing courts, and converting tennis or basketball courts into multi-sport pickleball-ready surfaces.

New Court Construction

Full ground-up builds for residential backyards and commercial properties. We handle site prep, drainage, foundation, surface, striping, fencing, and net installation.

Resurfacing & Restoration

Bring aging or worn courts back to tournament-ready condition. New surface, new lines, new color — same slab. See resurfacing services →

Resurfacing & Restoration

Bring aging or worn courts back to tournament-ready condition. New surface, new lines, new color — same slab. See resurfacing services →

Multi-sport pickleball court with acrylic surface installed by Goals & Poles in Louisiana

Multi-Use Court Conversions

Add pickleball to an existing tennis or basketball court, or design a single court that hosts multiple sports. Convert your tennis court →

What Size Is a Pickleball Court?

A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for the playing surface, with a recommended total fenced area of at least 30 feet by 60 feet to allow safe runoff and movement around the court.

20 × 44 ft

Play Surface

Same dimensions for both singles and doubles play.

30 × 60 ft

Recommended Footprint

Total fenced area with safe runoff space (1,800 sq ft).

34 × 64 ft

Tournament Size

Premium build with extra runoff for full-extension shots.

The net runs across the middle at 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. If you’re working with tighter space, painted-line installs on existing concrete can fit pickleball striping into smaller footprints — we’ve added pickleball lines to driveways as small as 24×50 ft.

Which Pickleball Court Surface Is Right for You?

Three ways to build a pickleball court in Louisiana — each suited to different budgets, uses, and lifespans.

Most Affordable

Painted Concrete Lines

Pickleball lines painted on an existing or new concrete slab. Quick to install, multi-sport friendly, lowest investment.

Highest Price

Modular Tile

Snap-fit interlocking tiles installed over a prepared base. Cushion feel, replaceable tiles.

Premium

Acrylic on Concrete

Tournament-grade acrylic surface system over a prepared concrete pad. Long lifespan, most color customization (31 options below), tournament-ready finish.

31 Premium Surface Colors

Customize Your Court With 31 Color Options

Your pickleball court should look as good as it plays. We offer 31 premium surface colors so you can match your home, facility, or brand aesthetic. From classic blue and green to bold custom colorways, we’ll help you design a court that stands out. All surfaces include:

Player’s Choice Colors

Specialty Colors

Why Homeowners, Schools & Parks Choose Goals & Poles

Built to Last. Backed by Experience.

We've been Louisiana's trusted name in sports equipment and court construction since 1982. With more than 13,000 installations across the Gulf South — including the University of Louisiana Lafayette and a growing roster of South Louisiana schools, churches, and community organizations — we know what it takes to build a pickleball court that lasts. See recent installations →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pickleball court installation in South Louisiana.

The cost depends on the surface type, court size, site preparation requirements, and accessories like fencing and lighting. Painted-line installs on existing concrete are the most affordable path; modular tile is the mid-range option; acrylic-on-concrete is the premium tier. For a custom quote tailored to your site, request a quote here — and for a deeper breakdown of what drives the number, see our Louisiana pickleball court cost factors guide.

A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for the playing surface. We recommend a total fenced footprint of at least 30×60 feet (1,800 sq ft) for safe runoff. For more on backyard planning, see our backyard pickleball court guide.

Most pickleball court installations take 2 to 6 weeks from contract to first play, depending on surface type and site complexity. Painted-line installs on existing concrete can be completed in days. Full acrylic-on-concrete builds with site prep, drainage, and fencing typically take 4–6 weeks.

For South Louisiana’s combination of heat, humidity, and rainfall, acrylic-on-concrete is the most durable long-term surface for serious pickleball play. Modular tile is another option which is mosty used over a surface which is heavily cracked . Painted lines on existing concrete remain a reliable, budget-friendly path. Compare all three surface options here.

Yes. A standard tennis court can be converted to up to four pickleball courts with overlay striping, or to a single dedicated pickleball court with re-striping. Conversions are typically faster and less expensive than building a new court from scratch. Read our full tennis-to-pickleball conversion guide.

Yes — commercial installations are a core part of our business. We’ve built pickleball facilities for schools (including the University of Louisiana Lafayette), churches, community organizations, and public parks across South Louisiana. See our pickleball court gallery for recent project examples, or contact us to discuss a commercial build.

Goals & Poles serves all of Louisiana. We regularly install in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Mandeville, and surrounding parishes.

Goals & Poles built two pickleball courts at our community center and they turned out beautifully. The quality, surface, and playability are unmatched.

Coach Landry

Baton Rouge

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