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
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
Who Designs Nebraska’s Parks and Playgrounds?
A good neighborhood park feels like it just happened. The grass slopes the right way, the water drains where it should, the playground sits in the shade, the trail loops back to the parking lot, and the courts are exactly where you’d want them. It feels natural. Behind every park that works, there’s a firm […]
What Goes Into a Court Resurfacing Project?
When most people hear the term “court resurfacing,” they picture a fresh coat of color and crisp new lines. In reality, the resurfacing itself is often only one part of the project. The condition of every court is different, and the work required depends on its age, condition, drainage, and how it has been maintained […
How Long Does Concrete or Asphalt Need to Cure Before Court Surfacing?
If you’re putting in a backyard pickleball, basketball, tennis, or multi-sport court, you’ve probably heard by now there’s a waiting period for it to cure correctly. After it’s poured and you can walk on the surface, it seems obvious that you should be able to surface with acrylic sports paint. And unfortunately, t
Who Are the Best Pole Barn Builders in Nebraska?
A lot of the homeowners and property owners we talk to in the Omaha metro start the same way. They have a piece of land, an idea for a workshop or a shop or an indoor court, and absolutely no idea who to call to build the actual pole barn. That is fair. Pole barn […]
How to Convert a Pole Barn Into an Indoor Basketball or Pickleball Court
If you’re in the process of building a pole barn, barndominium, post-frame building, shop building, or outbuilding then chances are you’ve thought about converting the space into a pickleball court or basketball half court. The Midwest is seeing an increasing demand for pole barn construction and an indoor court is quietly bec
Backyard Basketball Court vs. Concrete Pad: What’s the Difference?
You posted in a neighborhood Facebook group asking who builds backyard basketball courts. Three concrete companies got tagged in the comments. A driveway sealer threw their hat in. Somebody’s brother-in-law who does flatwork on weekends. It’s a reasonable place to start. Concrete is concrete, right? Sort of. The slab under a d
Why Isn’t Concrete as Good as It Used to Be?
If you’re thinking about putting in a backyard pickleball, basketball court, or multi-sports court in 2026, there’s something happening behind the scenes in the concrete industry that most homeowners aren’t aware of that impacts how their athletic court should be built. The cement itself has changed. Not the concrete com
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Athletic Court on Acreage? (Nebraska Pricing Guide)
You’ve got the land. You’ve been thinking about putting in a court for a while now. Maybe it’s pickleball, maybe basketball, maybe tennis, or maybe something the whole family can use year-round. The question isn’t really if anymore. It’s how much. The honest answer is: it depends. But “it depends”
