Play Pickleball: Courts & Leagues at Your YMCA
Swim, Sports & Play
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun low impact racquet sport that incorporates elements of badminton and tennis for two or four players. It’s an easy-to-learn game that is played on a court similar to a tennis court but half the size. Pickleball is fun for players of all ages and level of activity that can start slow for beginners or pick up the pace for advanced players. Enjoy the camaraderie of a social game, or get a taste of competitive play.
Choose your desired branch below for Pickleball schedules and availability.
Alabaster
Open Court Times
- Monday – Thursday | 12:00-2:00
- Friday | Not available
- Saturday | 11:00-1:00
- Sunday | 12:00-3:00
Clinics and classes also available.
Greystone
Open Court Times
Full court | All Levels
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning | 7am-11am
- Wednesday afternoons | 4:30-5:30pm
- Tuesday, Thursday afternoons | 12:00pm-2:00pm
* All availability is subject to change due to weather. If it is raining the gym may be closed to accommodate Summer Day Camp. Please call the front desk if you have questions.
For information on clinics, please contact Cassie Davis.
Hoover
- Gym/Pickleball Etiquette:
- Pickleball can only be played during “Pickleball Reservations” & “Pickleball Open” timeframes that are indicated on the Gym Schedule.
- Pickleball must not be played during Open Gym or other YMCA programming.
- “Pickleball Open” is designed for players who are interested in playing drop-in games. All levels are welcome.
- Pickleball Reservation process:
- Only 1 Person has the ability to exclusively reserve a court. All reservations must be completed via Y Online Member Account
- It is the responsibility of the player who is reserving the space to recruit the additional players, target number of players is 8 per court.
- Each reservation is set to a 2-hour timeframe.
- Each person can have up to 7 active court reservations.
- Members may reserve the court via their Y Online Account, Mobile App, over the phone or in person with Member Services.
Reservation Instructions
Reserve a Court
Contact | Henry Knejfl
Mountain Brook
Open Court Times
Monday-Friday | 8am-3pm
Sunday | 12pm-3pm
Pickleball Clinics
Beginner | 1st Sunday: 1pm-3pm | 1st Wednesday: 6pm-8pm | YMCA Members-FREE, Non-Members-$25; registration required
Intermediate | 3rd Sunday: 1pm-3pm | YMCA Members-FREE, Non-Members-$25; registration required
Private Lessons Available. Contact Michael Smith for information.
Pickleball Leagues
Join us for 7 week league play. Double formats only. Participants can sign up with a partner or as a free agent to be matched with a partner.
Pickleball Tournament
There are no tournaments scheduled at this time, but stay tuned!
For pickleball information or questions, contact:
Michael Smith | msmith@ymcabham.org
Northeast Community YMCA
Pickleball Open Court Times
Full court | All Levels
Tuesday & Thursday mornings| 9:00am-11:00am
* All availability is subject to change due to scheduled events. Please call the front desk if you have questions.
Gym/Pickleball Etiquette:
* Pickleball can only be played during “Pickleball Open” timeframes.
* Pickleball must not be played during Open Gym or other YMCA programming.
* “Pickleball Open” is designed for players who are interested in playing drop-in games. All levels are welcome.
Contact Northeast Community YMCA for more information or questions. 205.833.7616. Starting December 2, 2025.
Pelham
Contact Mary Beth Hudson for more information.
Shades Valley
Open Court Time
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 7am-10:30am
Tuesday: 12pm-2pm
Sunday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Costs
Member: $39.00; Non-Member: $59.00
Branch contact
Youth and Sports Director: Erica Jones ejones@ymcabham.org
Trussville
- Gym/Pickleball Etiquette:
- Pickleball can only be played during “Pickleball Reservations” & “Pickleball Open” timeframes that are indicated on the Gym Schedule.
- Pickleball must not be played during Open Gym or other YMCA programming.
- “Pickleball Open” is designed for players who are interested in playing drop-in games. All levels are welcome.
- Pickleball Reservation process:
- Only 1 Person has the ability to exclusively reserve a court. All reservations must be completed via Y Online Member Account
- It is the responsibility of the player who is reserving the space to recruit the additional players, target number of players is 8 per court.
- Each reservation is set to a 2-hour timeframe.
- Each person can have up to 7 active court reservations.
- Members may reserve the court via their Y Online Account, Mobile App, over the phone or in person with Member Services.
CONTACT
(205) 655.2224
Carrie Dunn cdunn@ymcabham.org
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
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