Pickleball was invented in the summer of 1965 by three dads who wanted to make up a fun game to entertain their bored children. Little did they know that the sport would gain traction and become America’s fastest growing sport. Whether your family has already fallen in love with this easy-to-pick-up sport or is wanting to see what the fuss is all about, you’ll want to check out our ultimate list of where to play pickleball in Birmingham.
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 if you’d like some kid-free time, too!
Birmingham Pickleball Courts
Indoor Courts
Homewood Community Center
Homewood Community Center has 3 indoor courts that can be reserved for play.
Membership required
Address: 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL
Hoover Recreation Center
Hoover Recreation Center has 3 indoor courts that can be reserved for play.
Membership required
Address: 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL
Pickle & Pour
Pickle & Pour features 7 indoor courts where you can enjoy open play and tournaments. A restaurant and bar will open in late 2026.
Memberships are available, but not required
Address: 7001 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL
Pickleball Kingdom
Pickleball Kingdom’s 14 indoor courts are a great place to take a free pickleball 101 class, host a party, or participate in a clinic.
Memberships are available, but not required
Address: 251 Lakeshore Parkway, Homewood, AL
Vestavia Hills Civic Center
Vestavia Hills Civic Center features 3 indoor courts that can be reserved for play.
Membership required
Address: 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL
Indoor and Outdoor Courts
Levite Jewish Community Center
Levite Jewish Community Center has both indoor and outdoor courts. LJCC hosts clinics, community evenings, leagues, and tournaments.
Membership required
Address: 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL
Lifetime Fitness
Lifetime Fitness has 8 outdoor courts and 3 indoor courts and offers free intro courses.
Membership required
Address: 3051 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills, AL
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
Several local YMCA centers have indoor and outdoor pickleball courts.
Membership required
Outdoor Courts
City Walk BHM
City Walk BHM has 10 outdoor courts
A free membership is required to reserve courts
Address: Courts 1-8 are on 24th Street North and courts 9 and 10 are on 9th Avenue North and 15th Street North
Crestline Elementary Field
Crestline Elementary Field has 4 pickleball courts
Free to the public
Address: 3785 West Jackson Boulevard, Mountain Brook, AL
Crestwood Pickleball and Tennis Park
Crestwood Pickleball and Tennis Park has 6 outdoor courts
Free to the public
Address: 5400 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL
George Ward Tennis Center
George Ward Tennis Center has 4 outdoor pickleball courts
Membership required
Address: 331 16th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Heardmont Park
Heardmont Park has 4 outdoor courts
Free to the public
Address: 5458 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL
Overton Park
Overton Park has 2 outdoor tennis courts with pickleball lines painted on.
Free to the Public
3020 Overton Road Mountain Brook, AL
Sicard Hollow Athletic Center
Sicard Hollow Athletic Center has 6 outdoor courts with a nearby playground and splash pad.
Free to the public
Address: 4851 Sicard Hollow Road, Vestavia Hills, AL
Simmons Tennis Court Facility
Simmons Tennis Court Facility has 6 outdoor courts
Free to the public
Address: 1593 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL
Veterans Park
Veterans Park has 8 outdoor courts
Free to the public
Address: 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL
