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Pickleball

 

Although it has a funny name, Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation!
What is Pickleball? It is a sport that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, played with a paddle and more durable whiffle ball. The game is played with two or four players on indoor or outdoor courts of badminton size, or a slightly modified tennis court, according to officials. 
Although PARA does have some equipment to borrow, "you can get into the game for a relatively nominal expense with purchase of a paddle and balls for $50 to $60," said Hilliker.

 

Pickleball play is included with PARA membership or a daily user fee applies.

Seniors/active adults may be eligible for insurance based membership. You can check your benefit eligibility through the following links or PARA’s Center staff is happy to assist you:

SilverSneakers: https://tools.silversneakers.com/


Court Locations

  • Phelps Activity Center

  • Fall Pickleball Hours beginning August 9
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00-5:00 pm
  • **Conflicts will be posted at the Phelps Center

  • Contact LeTrice Prince-Koon at the Phelps Center for more information or call 205.562.3230.
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McAbee Activity Center

    • Current Pickleball Hours:

      Monday: 12pm-5pm

      Tuesday: 12pm-5pm

      Wednesday: 12pm-5pm

      Thursday: 12pm-5pm

      Friday: Call for availability 

      Saturday: Call for availability

      Sunday: 1pm-5pm

       

      Effective February 17th-November:

      Monday: 1pm-8pm

      Tuesday: 12pm-5pm

      Wednesday: 12pm-5pm

      Thursday: 1pm-8pm

      Friday: Call for availability Saturday

      Saturday: Call for availability 

      Sunday: 1pm-5pm

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For more information about court times and availability, please join the PARA Pickleball Facebook below.

Contact Kim Brown at the McAbee Center or call 205.562.3235 for more information.

 

  • Faucett Center

  • Pickleball Hours Spring Hours
  • Monday | Wednesday | Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm - Full Court (Not available April 18th, July 7th, July 9th, July 11th)
  • Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pm - Half Court (3/25- 5/1 two nets only - Special Olympic practice on other half, July 8th, July 10th )  - 5:00pm-8:00pm - Full Court
  • Thursday | Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm - Half Court (Not available April 26th, May 1st, May 10th, June 21st, July 10th, July 12th)
  • Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm - One Net ONLY |  The net can only be pulled out if no one is currently on the end where the net will be set up. (Not available April 27th)
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  • Miller Center

  • Pickleball Hours
  • Wednesday & Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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For more information about court times and availability, please join the PARA Pickleball Facebook below.

Contact Lillie Leatherwood at the Miller Center or call 205-758-0419 for more information.