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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

  • 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
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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

  • Spring Pickleball Hours
  • Monday | Wednesday | Friday: 6:00am-12:00pm - Full Court
  • Tuesday: 6:00am-10:00am - Full Court | 10:00am-2:00pm - Half Court | 5:00pm-9:00pm - Full Court
  • Thursday: 6:00am-10:00am - Full Court | 10:00am-2pm - Half Court
  • Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm - Full Court
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  • Please call ahead or join the Faucett Pickleball GroupMe to request a court or to stay up to date!
  • Contact Debra Gibson at the Faucett Center for more information or call 205.331.5600.