Official City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation page for Challenger Gymnasium lists "Indoor Pickleball" among activities; the gym is co-located at a school facility, so schedule/session availability can vary. Court count and cost not specified on the official page (CVB tourism-authority coverage groups Challenger Gym among Huntsville's free indoor pickleball locations).
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Challenger Gymnasium offers indoor pickleball.
Challenger Gymnasium is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Challenger Gymnasium is open to the public at no charge.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Challenger Gymnasium is located at 13555 Chaney Thompson Rd. SE, Huntsville, AL 35803.
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