Pickleball at PENN 1
THIS IS IT. This is THE place for pickleball. More quality courts, more passionate players, and more enthusiastic energy than anywhere else in Manhattan. If you love pickleball, It's where you have to be.
Life Time has the most dedicated indoor pickleball courts in the city. Two at Sky and seven at PENN 1. There's nothing else like it: state-of-the-art courts with luxury amenities in an athletic country club-perfect for those who know and love the game.
A Premier Membership includes access to all Life Time athletic country clubs, all Signature Membership benefits – notably unlimited small group training, plus access to indoor pickleball in Manhattan. Due to high demand and our commitment to provide the best experience with court capacity, availability is extremely limited. Join the waitlist for your opportunity to secure your Premier Membership.
We provide those who know the game with state of the art facilities, expert coaches, and competitive tournament play - everything needed to excel at your game. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to play with some of the most passionate, DUPR rated players across the city.
Your skills and game continue to improve with private, semi-private or group lessons with the best of the best pros.
Reserve your time and court via the app. It's easy.
Choose your time to join games, play with new partners and challenge yourself. Times vary by level.
Just show up, sign in and we'll pair you with similarly skilled players. Facilitated by a pro, It's a fun way to improve your game and meet others.
Weekly drop-in clinics geared towards improving specific skills, taught by a certified pickleball pro. Master your serve, return, dink, lob, drop shot and more.
It went from a first lesson to obsession real fast. Our leagues are competitive, but full of good, healthy comradery.
Whether you're in it to win it, or just love the fun of a friendly rivalry, tournaments get you into the spirit of the sport.
PICKLER’S PARADISE
FOR THE LOVE OF SPORT
Grab your paddle, step onto this new court and fan the flame. What a game!
Your New Home Away From Home
The sound of paddles popping, people laughing, an occasional curse word or two.
What A Workout
Both aerobic (getting your heart rate up) and anaerobic (building muscle) — it's just as much fitness as it is fun. The amount of people who talk about weight just falls off is mind-numbing.
More Cushion Means More Court Time
Our courts are made with Laykold surfaces which layer-in a generous amount of gel to minimize impact on the knees, hips and back, keeping you on the court for longer.
Access Across North America
In addition to our Manhattan courts, Premier Members will have access to over 600 indoor and outdoor courts across North America.
your HAPPY PLACE
so much more than sports
So many things to discover, amenities to enjoy and people to meet, all in a place you love.
Pickleball Classes in PENN 1
A variety of programs, designed to work for your schedule. Find the right class, at the right time.
Pickleball Faqs
I am new to pickleball. How do I get started?
We are excited to hear you are interested in getting started with Pickleball! With over 74,000 Life Time members in our pickleball community, we are confident you will fall in love with the nation’s fastest growing sport! To get started, we recommend an Intro to Pickleball class, which is offered at many of our Life Time locations and complimentary with your membership. This class is designed to help you learn the basics of how to play pickleball, focus on scoring, rules and all the intricacies of playing the game.
The next step is getting involved in beginner Open Play pickleball. Open Play is a series of set times each week where all players with a reservation can participate in fun and challenging games. Play with a partner or rotate partners with each new game. Court Reservations are also available for players who already have established partners and opponents. Court Reservations are complimentary with a Signature Membership. In addition, most Life Time locations offer pickleball lessons, clinics and mixers. Our experienced pickleball leaders at the club can assist you with determining your player level and making recommendations!
I’m at the club and am interested in trying it out. Now what? How do I jump in?
All pickleball schedules can be found in our Life Time Digital app. To reserve your spot, navigate to the pickleball tile within the app and select View Pickleball Schedule. To give pickleball a try, we recommend registering for an Intro to Pickleball class, which is offered at many of our Life Time locations and complimentary with your membership. This class is designed to help you learn the basics of how to play pickleball, focus on scoring, rules and all the intricacies of playing the game. The next step is getting involved in beginner Open Play pickleball. Open Play is a series of set times each week where all players with a reservation can participate in fun and challenging games.
Do you offer progressive lessons or clinics to further advance my skill?
We are excited to support you in improving your pickleball skills. Our experienced pickleball pros host a variety of options for you to get involved. This includes lessons and group clinics for players at all levels. We also offer private lessons through our experienced, certified professionals. Check out your Life Time Digital app or your home club’s pickleball webpage for more details or speak to the pickleball leader at your club.
Does Life Time host pickleball tournaments?
Select Life Time locations do host pickleball tournaments. Check out your Life Time Digital app or your home club’s pickleball webpage for more details or speak to the pickleball leader at your club.
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