Make more room for the moments you’ll remember

A great backyard gives your family a reason to get outside. Picture a quick basketball game after school, pickleball with friends on the weekend, or a relaxing evening in a swim spa. At Alpine Landscaping LLC, we help homeowners in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas bring these ideas into a landscape that feels like a natural extension of their home.

The court or spa is only part of the project. Grading, drainage, walkways, and planting all shape how comfortable the space is to use—and how well it fits your yard.

Pickleball courts built into your backyard

For families who love friendly competition, a backyard pickleball court makes it easy to gather for a game. We can plan the surrounding landscape with low water plants and lighting so the court feels connected to the rest of your outdoor living space. Beyond the playing surface, walkways and seating help the court feel connected to the yard

A regulation playing court is 20 by 44 feet, with additional space needed around it for comfortable play. Yard size, slope, drainage, and any HOA requirements should be considered early in the design.

Approximate budget: $30,000–$70,000+ for a new residential court with site preparation and a finished playing surface. Fencing, lighting, retaining walls, and extensive landscaping can raise the total.

Approximate timeline: 6–10 weeks from the start of construction, depending on site work, concrete curing, surface installation, and weather. Design, approvals, and scheduling may add time.

Basketball courts for everyday play

You don’t need a full size court to make basketball a favorite backyard activity. If basketball is your family’s favorite, a shooting area or half court offers room to practice and play. For households with several interests, a court can also be designed for more than one sport.

We consider the space around the court as carefully as the playing area. Along with good drainage, a clear path from the house, and planting suited to Colorado’s climate, a new backyard court will help make the finished yard enjoyable beyond game time.

Approximate budget: $15,000–$45,000+ for a residential shooting area or half court, depending on size, base, surface, hoop, and site conditions. Larger multi sport courts with fencing and lighting can cost substantially more.

Approximate timeline: 4–8 weeks from the start of construction for many projects, with additional time possible for major grading, approvals, or custom features.

Swim spas and spaces to unwind

A swim spa can give your family a place to move, play, and relax in a compact area. The landscape around it makes the experience complete: a welcoming patio, convenient steps, privacy planting, and space to sit nearby.

Planning should account for a suitable foundation, delivery access, electrical work by a qualified professional, drainage, and access for future spa maintenance. The spa model and installation requirements will affect the final design and cost.

Approximate budget: $35,000–$90,000+ for the swim spa and a finished outdoor setting. Spa selection, delivery, electrical work, the pad, patio, privacy features, and access challenges can all affect the total. Swim spa manufacturer pricing alone varies widely and may exclude installation and landscaping.

Approximate timeline: 3–8 weeks for site preparation and surrounding landscape work once the spa and design are finalized. Spa availability, delivery, electrical scheduling, and approvals may extend the overall schedule.

Family fun today, lasting appeal for your home

The best return from an activity focused yard is often the time spent using it: more games, more movement, and more reasons to gather at home. A thoughtfully designed court or swim spa area may also help your property stand out to buyers who want outdoor recreation.

Resale value varies by neighborhood, buyer preferences, and the quality of the finished project. There is no reliable dollar-for-dollar return to promise for a court or swim spa. A design that also offers attractive landscaping, comfortable gathering areas, and flexible use can serve your family well even as its needs change. The National Association of REALTORS® notes that outdoor project cost recovery depends on factors including design, materials, location, and homeowner preferences.

Let’s plan a yard that gets used

Whether you’re imagining a pickleball court, a basketball area, a swim spa, or a combination of outdoor activities, Alpine Landscaping can help plan how it fits your property. When you’re ready to explore the possibilities, Alpine Landscaping can help plan a space that fits your property. We’ll review your goals, available space, drainage, and desired features, then prepare a project specific estimate and schedule.

Contact Alpine Landscaping LLC to start planning your outdoor activity space in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

Budget and timeline figures are planning estimates, not quotes. Final pricing and schedules depend on the property, selected products, project scope, approvals, and season.