The Best Material for Bocce Ball Courts

One of the most popular questions regarding how to build a bocce ball court is “what type of bocce court surface should I use and why?” 

In our opinion, the best bocce ball court material is synthetic turf, for a variety of reasons.

Take a look below at some of the benefits of synthetic turf, and why it should be the most preferred option for your bocce ball court.

• Low Maintenance

Unlike other surfaces, synthetic turf for bocce ball requires the least amount of maintenance because of its stability and durability. Bocce ball is a relatively low-impact sport, which means your synthetic turf will last a lot longer.

 If you were to use alternative solutions like a sand/oyster shell blend for your bocce court surface, you will find yourself raking and maintaining the surface many times throughout each game. This wastes time and can be pretty frustrating at times, especially if you’re planning on having a full-size bocce ball court.

 If you’re looking for a fun, easy way to set up your bocce ball court without worrying about upkeep, you should definitely go with the synthetic turf.

• Playability

The last thing you want after investing in a bocce ball court is having the court be difficult to play on. Synthetic turf bocce ball courts have an advantage over sandier surfaces because there is never a need to level the playing surface. 

By investing in synthetic turf for your bocce ball court, you’ll have a much better chance of having people play more often, and for longer periods of time.

• Environmentally Friendly

Sand/oyster mixture surfaces are easily manipulated by outdoor elements. Oftentimes, they can blow into the surrounding areas, causing problems for local wildlife, the health of surrounding grass and other plant life. 

Artificial turf, however, provides a stable, environmentally safe surface that climate and eco-conscious consumers will surely be proud to install. 

• Drainage

This is one of the most notable and important attributes of using artificial turf when constructing a bocce ball court. Pristine, dry bocce court surfaces are paramount to achieving a true ball roll throughout play.

 Synthetic turf provides excellent drainage, allowing for rainwater to slide off & away like water off a duck’s back. This will allow you to play much sooner after it rains, giving you and your guests the opportunity to get outside and enjoy your time on the bocce ball court much quicker! Other alternative surfaces can take much longer to drain based on the materials, so it’s always a safe bet to stick with artificial turf so you don’t ever have to worry.

• Better Appearance

In the end, one of the most important things when building a bocce ball court is the way it looks. No one wants to invest the time and money to build an unattractive bocce ball court, so it’s important to compare aesthetic feels between different surfaces. The great thing about artificial turf is that it looks very clean and smooth, which gives off a very aesthetically pleasing look and feel.

Once you take all of these into consideration, you’ll see why artificial turf is the most-preferred surface for bocce ball courts. Of course, each court depends on location, type of ground, type of weather, etc., but we highly recommend you take advantage of artificial bocce ball turf.

If you’re interested in synthetic turf for your bocce ball court, fill out our contact form for a free estimate.