Bocce Court

A bocce court is a long, narrow, level playing surface designed for the traditional Italian ball game of bocce, one of the oldest known lawn games dating back to ancient Rome. Regulation bocce courts measure 13 feet wide by 91 feet long, though residential courts are commonly scaled down to 10 by 60 feet or even smaller to fit available space. The court is enclosed by raised side and end boards and surfaced with a compacted granular material that provides a smooth, consistent rolling surface. The game involves teams tossing balls toward a small target ball, combining strategy, skill, and social interaction. In residential landscape design, bocce courts have become increasingly popular as outdoor recreational features that combine sport, socializing, and sophisticated aesthetics. Unlike a swimming pool, a bocce court requires minimal maintenance and no chemicals, and it can be enjoyed by players of all ages and athletic abilities. The court itself serves as an attractive linear design element that can anchor an outdoor entertaining area, often bordered by garden beds, string lights, and spectator seating. Many homeowners pair a bocce court with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or bar area to create a complete backyard entertainment complex that encourages active, social use of the outdoor space.