The backyard nobody wants to leave
Putting Greens & In-Ground Trampolines
Trampolines set level with the lawn, putting greens tucked below a block retaining wall, and fresh sod with clean curbing — backyards built for kids, grandkids and the golfer in the family.
The photos on this page come from several different yards of this kind across the Salt Lake Valley.
The situation
What the owners wanted.
These photos come from several family backyards. In most, the owners wanted the yard to be the place their kids and grandkids came to — without giving the whole backyard over to a tall, netted trampoline that blocks the view.
A few had sloped yards, where a block retaining wall was needed anyway to make a flat, usable space.
What we used — and why
Every piece has a reason.
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Trampolines set into the ground
The mat sits level with the grass, so there's nothing to climb up to and no high edge to fall from. It's safer, it doesn't need an ugly net, and it disappears from view when you look out the window.
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A steel retaining ring and drain under the trampoline
The pit is lined with a steel ring to keep the dirt from caving in, and drained so it never fills with water. That's what keeps an in-ground trampoline safe and bouncy for years.
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Artificial putting green with real slopes
The base is shaped with real breaks before the turf goes down, so putts actually curve. It needs no mowing or watering and stays green all season.
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Block retaining walls with built-in steps
On a sloped lot, a retaining wall turns a hill you can't use into a flat level you can. Steps built into the wall connect the levels safely.
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Fresh sod and concrete curbing
Sod gives you a finished lawn the same week. Curbing holds a clean, curved line between lawn and flower beds, so edging takes minutes instead of an afternoon.
Utah weather
Built for snowmelt, clay and summer heat
An in-ground trampoline is a hole in the ground, and in the Salt Lake Valley that hole will see spring snowmelt and summer thunderstorms. On our heavy clay soils water doesn't soak away on its own, so every pit is lined and drained. Skip the drain and you end up with a pond under the mat.
Artificial putting turf is a smart fit for a place with summer watering restrictions — it stays green without a drop. It does get hot in direct July sun, so we think about where it sits and what shades it in the afternoon.
For the lawn around it, we lay sod suited to our cool nights and hot days, and zone the sprinklers so the grass gets water without soaking the putting green or the trampoline pit.
Is this right for you?
A great fit for…
- Families with young kids — and grandparents who want the grandkids over.
- Anyone who wants a trampoline without a tall frame and net in the middle of the yard.
- Golfers who want to practice putting at home.
- Sloped backyards that need a wall to become usable.
Good to know
The honest details.
In-ground trampolines need a hole dug several feet deep, so we check for sprinkler lines and utilities first and plan how to drain it.
Putting greens are artificial turf; they need an occasional brushing and rinse, but no water or mowing.
Every yard is different. We build these across Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, Draper, Bluffdale and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley, and the best way to know what yours needs — and what it will cost — is to have Jason walk it with you. Call 801-608-7207 for a free estimate.
Photos
The finished work.
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During the build
The part you never see again — and the reason it lasts.
Free estimate
Let’s walk your yard together.
Call and tell us what you have in mind. Jason will come out, walk the property with you, and give you a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
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