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Thomas Dunn Sports Center
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%53+33.7Reliability 28%79+22.3Replies to reviews 8%7+0.6Experts Score= 57Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.57SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#19 of 20 backyard court installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 5%
4.5 ★★★★★ 345 Google reviews · 24 photos
67%five-star reviews
4.54★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Thomas Dunn Sports Center at a glance
Google reviewers rate the Thomas Dunn Sports Center 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 345 reviews. Customers frequently describe the facility as large, clean, and well-maintained, noting its suitability for hosting local games, tournaments, and school events. Recurring themes include the quality of the gym and food options, as well as the presence of security measures. A common criticism in lower-rated reviews is insufficient parking availability, with some also mentioning poor lighting or disorganized entry procedures during specific events.
- Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 345 reviews (67% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 345 Google reviews (120 with written comments, 15 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
- Service: Backyard Court Installer serving Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other backyard court installers
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Thomas Dunn Sports Center: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Thomas Dunn Sports Center: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Thomas Dunn Sports Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Thomas Dunn Sports Center: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 26.F
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Star ratings
345 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars23167%
- 4 stars6619%
- 3 stars329%
- 2 stars62%
- 1 star103%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 120 written reviews
- Praise2288%
- Complaints312%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude1456%
- Quality & results624%
- Speed & response312%
- Price & value14%
- Honesty & trust14%
What customers talk about
We read 120 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The people who attend to you at the clinic were very professional.”
“We went for a high school State Championship basketball game & the event was a great experience.”
“…igns telling you were to stand I wasted 20 minutes in the wrong line terrible.…”
“Very well organized got my covid shot quickly and efficiently”
“But ultimately worth it.”
People customers mention
- School 4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
AddisonLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
We went for a high school State Championship basketball game & the event was a great experience. I went to another facility for the previous game less than a week prior & this experience was MUCH better.
WayneLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Huge sports facility that hosts local and regional games, including state playoff games.
melissaLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Excelente escenario deportivo. Todos los días de 7 a 9 pm está abierto al público para entrenar (gratis). Cuenta con muy buenos parqueaderos
STEPHENLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Wanted to see the Big fella from Plainfield. Elizabeth has a great bball court. Great atmosphere.
KrissLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★
I remember this one time one of the pe teachers saw a kid get body slam and started to point and laugh, good times
FausLocal Guide · 50 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
It’s incredible how times fly I use to play soccer here with my classmates and now it’s my daughter’s turn
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Customer reviews
4.5 ★★★★★ 345 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
JerLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat sports complex ! Great food as well .
Addison StewartLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Addison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe went for a high school State Championship basketball game & the event was a great experience. I went to another facility for the previous game less than a week prior & this experience was MUCH better.
David Robertson Robertson13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGood place but wasn't enough parking
Wayne GriffinLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wayne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleHuge sports facility that hosts local and regional games, including state playoff games.
melissa moralesLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleExcelente escenario deportivo. Todos los días de 7 a 9 pm está abierto al público para entrenar (gratis). Cuenta con muy buenos parqueaderos
Alexandra vinasco12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleEs excelente escuela muy buen servicio de parqueo
MANASHRI PATELLocal Guide · 54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MANASHRI has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleNice graba experience. It was little crowded
Ismael PerezLocal Guide · 333 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ismael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI hope you make the school bigger
Luis Carlos CadenaLocal Guide · 163 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Luis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery nice complex
Business details
- Address: 600 Pearl St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Phone: (908) 436-6868
- Website: elizabethnj.org
- Service area: Elizabeth, NJ