Is Tennis Making a Comeback? The Numbers Say Yes
For the last several years, pickleball has dominated nearly every conversation about court sports. New courts are being built. Old tennis courts are being converted. Parks departments are trying to keep up with demand. And it would be easy to assume that all of that growth has come at the expense of tennis. But something […]
Why You Should Build a Post-Tension Pickleball Court
The image for this post is a court slab going down in one continuous pour, with a grid of steel cables running through the middle of it that have not been tightened yet. A few days later somebody comes back with a hydraulic jack and puts about 33,000 pounds of force into each one of […]
2026 Nebraska Recreation & Park Association Conference: Your Guide to “Well Played” in Norfolk
If you work in parks and recreation in Nebraska, September means it’s almost time for the Nebraska Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference. The 2026 NeRPA Annual Conference, “Well Played,” is headed to Norfolk, Nebraska, September 15–17, 2026, bringing parks and recreation professionals from across the state together f
Resurface or Rebuild? How to Know When Your Court Is Too Far Gone
If your tennis, pickleball, or basketball court is cracked, faded, or holding water, it’s easy to assume the solution is resurfacing. Sometimes it is. Other times, resurfacing a failing court is little more than putting a Band-Aid over a structural problem. At Endurance Courts, one of the first questions we ask when someone tells us
Did You Know Tennis and Pickleball Courts Have A Speed Setting?
Most people assume a tennis or pickleball court plays how it plays. The ball does what the ball does, and that’s just the court. It isn’t. The speed of a hard court is something that can be manipulated by the mixture of paint and sand. Here’s how it works: What Actually Determines How Fast A […]
Why Are Most Tennis And Pickleball Courts Green And Blue?
If you’ve ever paid attention to most tennis and pickleball courts, they’re typically one of two colors: Green and Blue. It looks like a rule somebody invented, but it’s really not. The color got picked for reasons that have nothing to do with looks and everything to do with whether you can see the ball. […]
How To Measure Lines For A Pickleball Court, Tennis Court, Or Basketball Court
If you’re in the process of striping your own court, here is a complete guide on the measurements and best practices. Most lines are about 2 inches whether you’re striping for pickleball, tennis, or basketball. However, most people realize that those the width has to live somewhere, and every sport has a rule about which [&hel
Do You Have to Surface a Concrete Court, or Can You Just Play on the Slab?
If you’ve been thinking about a pickleball court, tennis court, or basketball court, then chances are you’ve thought about just painting a few lines and began playing. For many people, this is cost-effective and sufficient for their needs. Sports surfacing, however, is a popular option and can make sense in some instances. Her
How to Decide Between Asphalt or Concrete for Your Pickleball or Tennis Court?
So you’ve decided to build a pickleball court or tennis court. You’ve done your research, know where it will be built, and got the approval of the board (or your spouse) to move forward with the project. Next step: Choosing to build with asphalt or concrete. There are pros and cons to both and we’ve […]
How to Install Fence Posts in a Pickleball or Tennis Court: The Right Order of Operations
If you’re planning a new pickleball court or tennis court, planning for how your posts and net will be installed is an important part of the build process. It sounds like a small detail, but getting the sequence wrong can mean a leaning fence, a cracked slab, or expensive rework. Here’s the correct way to […]
