Q&A for How to Build a Bocce Ball Court

Artificial turf is optional. You can play on the oyster shell surface. However, if you want to place artificial turf on the court, you must make it the same dimensions as your court: not bigger, not smaller.

You can get most of the materials from your local building supply store, hardware store, and farm supply store. For example, my local RuralKing Farm and Home Store sells crushed oyster shell in 50 lb bags for about $10.

A high end court can cost anywhere from $3000 - $6000. If you make it yourself, you can probably do it for $1000.

Ideally, the court should be as smooth and level as possible. If a court is irregular, it may affect the players' performance and lead to inconsistencies in the game.