Ballplay, AL

Ballplay is a quiet, spread-out rural community in northeastern Etowah County, located just east of Hokes Bluff near the Coosa River. Its unique name traces back to Native American stickball games once played in the valley, with settlers establishing a local post office by 1840. Today, the area is defined by rolling farmland, scenic back roads, local churches, and quiet stretches along Ballplay Creek. It gives residents a peaceful country setting with plenty of space, while keeping neighborhood shopping and dining just down the road in Hokes Bluff.

As an unincorporated community, Ballplay relies on Etowah County infrastructure alongside dedicated volunteer fire departments and regional utility providers. Students attend the Etowah County School System, with most families utilizing the public schools and community sports leagues in neighboring Hokes Bluff. Living here offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle with large lots, open skies, and a tight-knit feel, all within an easy 20-minute drive of Gadsden.