Tuscaloosa County Parks & Recreation Authority
toggle menu

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.
  •  

McAbee Activity Center

  • Pickleball Hours
    • Monday: 1:00pm-8:00pm
    • Tuesday-Thursday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • Friday & Saturday: Call 205.562.3235 for a time
    • Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
    •  

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
  • Monday | Wednesday | Friday: 6:00am-12:00pm - Full Court
  • Tuesday | Thursday: 6:00am-12:00pm - Half Court | 5:00pm-8:00pm - Full Court (Gym not available September 24 or October 22)
  • Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm - Half Court 
  • 4th Sunday of each month: 1:00pm-5:00pm - Full Court
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday of each month: 1:00pm-5pm - One Net ONLY  |  Please be courteous, if there are people waiting to play you rotate out after each game in order to give everyone play time.

 

  • Miller Center

  • Pickleball Hours
  • Wednesday & Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
  •  

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.