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Mark Russell Recreation Center
2 indoor courts · Huntsville, AL
Official huntsvilleal.gov Mark Russell Recreation Center page confirms: address (429 Taylor Rd, Huntsville AL 35763), phone (256) 650-4747), hours (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun 1pm-5pm). Page says "Two Indoor Courts for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball" — multi-purpose gym courts, not dedicated pickleball. These are blended courts — may have 3 pickleball court lines on 2 gym courts. Cost is free per City of Huntsville.
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Mark Russell Recreation Center has 2 multi-purpose courts (basketball/volleyball/pickleball).
Mark Russell Recreation Center offers indoor pickleball.
Free (City of Huntsville municipal recreation center)
Yes — Mark Russell Recreation Center is open to the public at no charge.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Mark Russell Recreation Center is located at 429 Taylor Rd, Huntsville, AL 35763.
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