The courtyard of the prison is a place for the inmates to go outside without leaving the compound. It is bordered by an electrified fence that has a door leading to the warden's office. The courtyard also contains a well, the prison's circuit breaker room, and a pond in which resides prison warden Marī Miwa's pet alligator Ally. The Berry Big Circus performs a show in the courtyard every month for the prisoners' enjoyment.