Outdoor Gaming & Entertainment Spaces
Built for Fun. Designed for Life.
An outdoor space should move—filled with energy, laughter, and purpose. At Gary Duff Designs, we turn recreation into design, building custom courts and entertainment spaces that blend structure with spirit. For fifty years, our family has shaped Long Island, NY, with landscapes made to perform and endure.
Our Standard of Design & Performance
We design every court and recreation space with the same principles that guide our landscapes: structure, proportion, and precision.
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Every element fits the flow of the property, not the other way around.
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Built to enhance outdoor design, not distract from it.
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Surfaces, drainage, and foundations that endure Long Island’s seasons.
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Spaces meant for movement, laughter, and everyday life.
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From concept through construction, our family remains hands-on every step.
Built for Backyard Legends.
We design recreation spaces that belong to the land, built to last, and crafted for how you live and play.
Our Gaming & Entertainment Expertise Includes:
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![Backyard court integrated into a larger patio and planting layout in Port Washington, NY]()
Backyard Courts
Custom layouts for basketball, bocce, or multi-sport recreation.
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![Basketball court surface built for durability with proper drainage in Dix Hills, NY]()
Basketball Courts
Designed for durability and playability, built to complement the property.
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![Putting green positioned near a patio lounge space in Port Washington, NY]()
Putting Greens
Professionally contoured surfaces that merge sport and landscape design.
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![Bocce ball court with compact stone base and neat perimeter detailing in Smithtown, NY]()
Bocce Ball & Volleyball Courts
Built for casual play and lasting quality.
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![Outdoor game court designed to match the home’s architecture in Port Washington, NY]()
Outdoor Recreation Areas
Custom configurations for family, training, or leisure.
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Pickleball
OUR PROCESS
Our Design Process
A Clear Path From Design to Play
Consult & Discover
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We’ll learn how you use your outdoor space and what kind of recreation fits your lifestyle.
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Design & Plan
Our team maps every angle, grade, and material for optimal performance and aesthetics.
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Build & Manage
Precision construction backed by five decades of craftsmanship and care.
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Enjoy for Decades
A space designed for play, movement, and everyday enjoyment outdoors.
Where Our Craft Becomes Your Story
“We had the privilege of having Gary Duff Designs put together a fluid design of our driveway into a walkway/garden-scape leading to a basketball court. Every detail was thought of (many that I would have never thought of). The result was stunning.”
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— Dina I. via Google
Guidance from Gary Duff Designs
Decades of experience have taught us a few things, here’s what most clients want to know before we start.
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We design and construct everything from basketball courts and putting greens to bocce ball and volleyball courts, as well as multi-sport areas. Each space is custom-built to fit your property’s flow and your lifestyle.
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Every recreation area is planned in harmony with your home’s architecture and surroundings. We design backyard courts and entertainment spaces to feel like a natural part of your landscape, never an afterthought.
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We use only top-tier materials suited to Long Island’s conditions, from cushioned court systems to professional-grade turf for putting greens. Every detail is chosen for longevity and performance.
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With fifty years of experience across Long Island, NY, we know how to design for its soil, slope, and weather. Our courts are built with engineered bases and proper drainage to stay level, durable, and ready year-round.
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Each space is custom, built around how you live and play. We’ll guide you through materials and design choices that align with your vision, ensuring an investment that delivers performance, longevity, and everyday enjoyment.
Celebrating 50 Years of design excellence
50 Years of Designing Outdoor Spaces
10,000+ Projects That Transform How People Live.
Enhancing The Quality Of Life Through Landscape Design
For five decades, the Duff family has been redefining outdoor living across Long Island, one purposeful, beautifully built space at a time.