Basketball courts
A place for free throws, friendly competition and one more shot.
How big is a basketball court?
| What | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Half court | 42 × 50 ftHalf of the 84 × 50 ft high-school court | NFHS |
| Three-point line | 19 ft 9 in from the basketHigh school, measured from the center of the basket. The NBA line is 23 ft 9 in (22 ft in the corners). | NFHS · NBA |
| Slope | 1% fall both waysSo water runs off and never puddles | Apex standard |
What you can add
- Hoop
- A hoop in pro, family or junior strength.
- Surface
- Rolled acrylic. Paint the key, the court and the border different colors.
- Fence
- Netting between metal columns or glass panels, about 4 ft high. Or a traditional tennis fence. Or none.
- Light
- One cluster light in the middle of the court.
- Extras
- Sound, color lighting, shade, seating, a synthetic turf surround. Don't see it? We'll build it.