Lightship Cove Pickleball Court Construction | Milton, DE
Lightship Cove Pickleball Court Construction | Milton, DE
Location: Milton, DE
Client: Lightship Cove Community
Facility: Pickleball Courts
Project Type: Pickleball Court New Construction
Sports: Pickleball
Surface: Acrylic Court Surfacing
Scope: Base Installation, Asphalt Paving, Acrylic Surfacing, Net Equipment, Fencing and Gates
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed pickleball court construction for the Lightship Cove community in Milton, Delaware.
The Client
Lightship Cove is a residential community near downtown Milton, surrounded by permanently preserved land.
The Challenge
The courts required a new base and asphalt pavement before surfacing, equipment, and perimeter fencing could be completed.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the installation of a base, followed by the installation of new asphalt. Afterwards, Keystone provided surfacing and installation of a new acrylic surface coating. Next, striping was provided for the pickleball courts, and poles and netting were installed. Additionally, new chain-link fencing and gates were installed around the perimeter of the courts.
Project Details
- Court base installation.
- New asphalt paving.
- Surfacing and acrylic coating.
- Pickleball poles and netting.
- Perimeter chain-link fencing and gates.
Materials & Systems
- Asphalt pavement.
- Acrylic court surfacing and color coating.
Design Elements
- Pickleball court line striping.
FAQs
Why is the base so important in new court construction? The base supports everything above it, including the pavement, acrylic coatings, and playing surface. Properly selected and compacted base materials help provide a stable foundation and limit settling that can lead to unevenness or cracking. Keystone evaluates soil conditions and drainage before establishing the base construction. Getting this work right is essential because surface coatings cannot compensate for movement or instability beneath the court.
Why is precise pickleball court striping important? Pickleball striping identifies the perimeter, service areas, and non-volley zones that govern play. Accurately placed, clearly visible markings help players recognize those boundaries and provide a consistent layout across the court. When a playing surface is renewed, restriping restores lines that may have faded with use or exposure. Coordinating the line color with the acrylic surface helps the markings remain easy to distinguish.