Pickleball
This recreation craze has an estimated 3 million players nationally and has become the fastest growing sport in the US according to the USA Pickleball Association. It borrows from tennis, ping pong and badminton. It is easy to learn and, with less ground to cover on a smaller court, is not hard on the joints. Pickleball is a great alternative to tennis as adults get older or for anyone nursing overuse injuries from other sports. In addition to simply being fun, the moderate exercise and social nature of the game keep participants coming back week after week. FREE to the Public
There are two facilities in Auburn:
Lake Wilmore, located at 2000 Grove Hill Rd has 18 pickleball courts.
Samford Pickleball and Tennis Center, located at 901 Samford Avenue has 6 pickleball courts on the lower courts.
Please follow all rules posted at the sites.
Courts are open daily from sunrise to 9 p.m. are available on a first come, first serve basis unless otherwise reserved or designated for a Parks and Recreation program. All private instruction and/or private group lessons must be coordinated in advance with the Yarbrough Tennis Center staff.
Lake Wilmore Pickleball Courts Cleaning Schedule:
Daily: Courts closed Mon.–Fri., 1–2 p.m. for daily cleaning
Deep Clean: First Wednesday of odd months (Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May, July), courts closed 6 a.m.–3 p.m. (moved to 2nd Wednesday if the 1st falls on a holiday)
E-mail auburnpickleball@gmail.com or visit Auburn Pickleball Club (edublogs.org)