When it comes to sports facilities (whether tennis courts, pickleball courts, baseball fields or outdoor fitness areas), privacy and noise control can make a big difference in player experience, spectator comfort, and neighborhood relations. The good news: high-performance fence screens are now engineered to deliver both visual blockage and acoustic or wind control. Below are five standout products that accomplish just that.
850 Series SoundBlock® Acoustic Fence Panels
The first pick is the SoundBlock® 850 Series Acoustic Fence Panels, that are designed specifically for maximum noise reduction and full visual privacy. This is a highly effective outdoor & indoor acoustical dampening material for fences.
Key Features include:
- Screen Opacity: 100% privacy blockage (no light, shadows, or shapes will show through) so full privacy is achieved.
- Sound Rating: Acoustical Rating STC 32 (per ISO 16283 / DIN 52210) meaning strong sound transmission loss.
- Material: Commercial-grade proprietary composition, and no custom sizing
- Durability: UV-resistant, tolerates heat up to ~200 °F (93 °C) and freezing down to -40 °F; no fungal/algal growth per ASTM D3273/4.
Why this matters for sports facilities
If you have a court or field near residences or sensitive areas (or want to reduce audible distractions for players), this screen offers serious acoustic dampening along with visual privacy. It's ideal where noise reduction is as important as blocking sightlines.
600 Series Commercial Open
Next is the FenceScreen 600 Series “Commercial Open” windscreen which is engineered for sports outdoor venues where airflow and moderate privacy are important.
Key Features include:
- Screen Opacity: Approximately 89% blockage so you get good visual privacy without creating a sail.
- Material: Leno-stitch polypropylene monofilament, 300 GSM, and custom sizing.
- Durability: 8-10 year expected lifespan in outdoor use
Why this matters for sports facilities
For tall fences around tennis courts, baseball/softball backdrops, or fields with significant wind loads, you want a screen that doesn't act like a sail, but still provides visual separation. The 600 Series hits that sweet spot of privacy and airflow.
750 Series Commercial Block Privacy Screen
If you need higher visual blockage than the 600 Series, but still want a breathable, professional-grade finish, the 750 Series is the next level.
Key Features include:
- Screen Opacity: 95% Privacy Blockage with the highest level of UV inhibitors.
- Material: Closed Woven Polypropylene, 400 GSM, only available in 2 colors, and custom sizing.
- Durability: 8-10 year expected lifespan in outdoor use
Why this matters for sports facilities
When you have a premium facility (e.g., collegiate tennis court, private pickleball club) and you want almost total visual separation (players from spectators or court from outside), the 750 Series gives you near-complete blockage with outstanding material quality.
200 Series Privacy Plus Fence Screen Cover
For more budget-conscious applications (or where moderate privacy is sufficient), the 200 Series offers strong value and has a variety of colors.
Key Features include:
- Screen Opacity: 90% Privacy Blockage with the highest level of UV inhibitors.
- Material: Knitted high density polyethylene (HDPE), 160 GSM, 10 color variety, and custom sizing.
- Durability: 3-5 years expected lifespan in outdoor use.
Why this matters for sports facilities
If you're managing recreational courts, budget-friendly community fields, or need privacy screens temporarily (or as a stop-gap), the 200 Series is a smart pick: decent privacy, decent material, and lower cost.
300 Series Commercial Mesh Windscreen
Rounding out the list is the 300 Series MAXFlex® PVC Mesh, which is ideal when airflow is especially important and moderate privacy is acceptable.
Key Features include:
- Screen Opacity: 80% Privacy Blockage with the highest level of UV inhibitors.
- Material: PVC vinyl-coated polyester mesh, 325 GSM, 5 color variety, and custom sizing.
- Durability: 7-10 years expected lifespan in outdoor use.
Why this matters for sports facilities
If your fence line is in a high-wind area, near ballparks, or tall fencing where wind load needs to be minimized, the 300 Series allows more airflow while still providing decent privacy. Great for open fields, park venues, or where the priority is less about full visual blockage and more about durability and airflow.
Conclusion
Selecting the right fence screen for a sports facility comes down to balancing privacy, noise/visibility control, airflow/wind considerations, and budget/durability. Here’s a quick recap:
When installing, always consider fence height, location (wind, exposure), required grommet spacing, and whether vents or wind-windows are needed. Proper installation ensures long-term performance.