In case you haven’t noticed, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. This game mixes elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton by using a paddle and plastic ball to create its own fun, active, and social game. Recently, my book club had a pickleball social and we all had a blast! We listened to music, laughed, and got a good workout while socializing. You do not have to be good at sports to partake in and enjoy pickleball. In my opinion, that is what makes this sport so unique. Thankfully, we have ample places to play pickleball in Birmingham, so you can host your own pickleball social, too!
Magic City Pickleball
1651 Independence Court, Homewood, 35209
The hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Extended hours are available for members.
Heardmont Park
5452 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242
Heardmont Park offers four free, outdoor, hard courts and has both restrooms and lights, so you can enjoy playing even after dark.
City Walk
City Walk BHAM is home to ten pickleball courts in downtown Birmingham. The west pod is open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and the rest of the courts are open from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, 35213
Both indoor and outdoor courts are available during various hours for both members and pay-for-players.
Crestwood Park
5400 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, 35212
This free-to-the-public park has 4 courts. Reservations are not available.
Sicard Hollow
4851 Sicard Hollow Rd, Vestavia, 35242
Sicard Hollow currently has six lighted outdoor courts that are free to use.
YMCA
Various locations around town, including Alabaster, Greystone, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Shades Valley, and Trussville, offer pickleball facilities.
3051 Healthy Way, Vestavia, 35243
Classes and free play are available for members at no additional charge. Reservations may have additional fees.
With new courts popping up all the time, pickleball is sure to stay at the top of the social trends in the New Year!
