Welcome to Pickleball Selma, where the rich history of Selma, Alabama, meets the excitement of one of America's fastest-growing sports, pickleball. Known for its pivotal role in the civil rights movement, Selma is a city that has shaped history with the famous Selma to Montgomery marches. Today, it's not just the storied Edmund Pettus Bridge that brings people together here, but also the love for pickleball. At PickleballSelma.com, we honor Selma's legacy of unity by providing a space where everyone, young and old, can come together to enjoy the fun and community that pickleball offers. Join us in Selma, where history and pickleball play side by side.
Local Resources
Below is a list of local Facebook groups, pages, and other resources in the Selma area as of 1:28 AM 9/10/2026. If your club or group isn't listed, please click here to add your link and help us keep our community informed!
Local Groups/Clubs
Facebook
Global Pickleball Network
PlayTime Scheduler
Bounce Court List
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Pickleball in Selma, Alabama
Selma has municipal recreation facilities and a local YMCA, but neither currently posts a confirmed pickleball venue or recurring open play schedule. Plan around direct confirmation: the Parks & Recreation Department is the best source for city court access, while the YMCA can confirm whether its gym is available for pickleball.
Where to Play Pickleball in Selma
- Selma Parks & Recreation - The department manages city sports facilities from 108 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701. Its facility list includes tennis courts next to Memorial Stadium at 108 Dallas Avenue, but it does not identify those courts as pickleball courts. Call (334) 876-1139 before bringing a net or marking equipment, and ask specifically whether pickleball is allowed. Review the city sports-facility list and contact details.
- YMCA of Selma-Dallas County - The YMCA at 1 YMCA Drive, Selma, AL 36701 has a gym and offers day passes, but its current public schedule does not list pickleball. Call Member Services at (334) 874-9622 to ask whether pickleball court time, nets, and guest access are available. Check YMCA contact information and hours.
Beginner Pickleball in Selma
Start with the Coaches section to arrange a lesson and learn scoring, positioning, and safe court movement. Selma does not currently list a recurring beginner clinic. Before scheduling practice, confirm an approved court through Parks & Recreation or ask the YMCA whether its gym can accommodate pickleball.
Open Play and Organized Pickleball in Selma
No current recurring Selma open play, league, clinic, or tournament schedule is posted by the city or YMCA. Ordinary access to a tennis court or gym does not mean an organized group will be present. Contact Parks & Recreation at (334) 876-1139 and the YMCA at (334) 874-9622 for current programs and local player contacts.
Visiting Selma and Looking for a Game?
A solo visitor should call Parks & Recreation before arrival and ask for the current pickleball venue, playing times, and a contact for any active group. Then call the YMCA as a possible indoor backup and confirm guest eligibility; its posted day-pass price is $15, but pickleball time is not advertised. Do not simply arrive at a tennis court expecting a game, because neither a pickleball setup nor open play is confirmed.
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