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Indoor Pickleball in NYC

Life Time operates the most dedicated indoor pickleball courts in NYC, with nine in Manhattan (two at Sky and seven at PENN 1) and three in Dumbo, Brooklyn. A Premier Membership is required for access.

What is the Premier Membership?

Premier Membership includes access to all Life Time athletic country clubs, all Signature Membership benefits, plus access to 12 total indoor dedicated pickleball courts in New York City: Seven at PENN 1 and two at Sky in Manhattan and three at Dumbo in Brooklyn. Only those with a Premier Membership will be able to reserve a court or participate in any game play or other pickleball offering. All players participating must have a Premier Membership.

What is the monthly pricing for Premier Membership?  

Memberships begin at $389 per month and are subject to a one-time $300 administrative fee.

How do I upgrade to Premier Membership?

Due to high demand and limited availability, our Premier Membership is only available via waitlist.

PENN 1 Waitlist

Sky Waitlist

Dumbo Waitlist

Pickleball Programming Overview Open Play

  • Open Play is complimentary with a Premier Membership. Members are welcome to book up to two Open Plays/day.
  • Open Play is segmented by DUPR rating; all members are encouraged to get a DUPR rating.
  • Every Open Play participant must fully know rules and scoring
  • New to Pickleball? Take a Beginners Clinic or Play with a Pro Clinic before Joining Open Play. 
  • No-Show for Open Play is subject to a No-Show Fee

Court reservations and other programs

  • Court and time reservations are facilitated via the Life Time App
  • Leagues, clinics, tournaments, and lessons are available. Please look for announcements in our WhatsApp community. To book a lesson please reach out to one of our certified instructors.

Are pickleball paddles and balls provided?

Yes, at Life Time, we have complimentary loaner paddles and LT Pro 48 pickleballs available.

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No-Show

  • A fee will be automatically charged for each No-Show pickleball reservation.
  • Late arrivals are not charged but may lose their spot to waitlisted players.

Waitlist

  • Open play reservations are held for 10 minutes.
  • Waitlisted players must check-in with the Pickleball Attendant before going on to the courts.

Cancellations

  • Cancellations for Open Play should be made through the Life Time app before the 2-hour cancellation window.
  • Cancellations for paid programming must be made 24 hours in advance.
  • Fees apply to late cancellations.

Court Reservations

  • Members can reserve a private court through the Life Time App. Court rental fees apply.

DUPR Optional Open Play

  • Players must have a DUPR rating that meets the requirements of any skill-level open play.
  • Any player without a DUPR rating or "NR" (not rated) can only participate in "All Level Open Plays” or "NR Open Plays” or make a private court reservation.
  • If a member registers for a skill-level Open Play above their DUPR Rating/Reliability score, they will be removed and all future pickleball reservations are subject to cancellation.
  • Players must have a reliability score that meets the requirements in the Open Play description. Members will be removed from that open play and all future pickleball reservations are subject to cancellation. Players are encouraged to play DUPR Matches to raise their reliability score.

DUPR Mandatory

  • Players must have a valid DUPR rating meeting the requirements of the skill-level open play they wish to join.
  • DUPR Mandatory Sessions require all registered participants to accurately record and submit game scores into the DUPR system.
  • Higher rated players are not allowed to play in an Open Play below their DUPR rating.

DUPR Misuse
Misuse includes and is not limited to:

  • Creating duplicate accounts to alter ratings.
  • Not logging/verifying matches.
  • Falsifying or manipulating match results.

Violators are subject to suspension or termination.

Provisional Ratings

  • Players who do not have a DUPR Rating can sign up for a DUPR Coach rating assessment by contacting pickleball leads Andy Peeke or Max Green (fees apply)

Self-Ratings

  • Self-ratings are not recognized as a standardized or accepted rating at Life Time.
  • Members are encouraged to participate in clinics, training sessions, or DUPR rated matches to change their DUPR verified rating.
  • Failure to comply with this policy may result in restricted access to skill-based programs or cancellation of pickleball reservations.

Lockers for ALL Personal Belongings

  • All bags and larger personal belongings must be stored in lockers

Scooters / Bikes

  • Scooters, bikes, skateboards are prohibited within the facility.

Guest Pass Entry

  • Guests are allowed entry into the club only when using Life Time guest passes and must be signed in through the concierge team.
  • A $20 guest fee will be applied to the member’s account for participation in private court rentals.

Private Court Reservation Requirement

  • Guests are prohibited from participating in open play sessions.
  • Guests may only play on a court reserved by the hosting member. The hosting member must be in attendance.
  • Violations of this policy will result in suspension of guest privileges and potential restrictions on member court access.
  • Members should join the Life Time Pickleball NYC WhatsApp Group. Staff and members post regular updates and announcements on all things Pickleball at Life Time.
  • Please also follow us on Instagram @ltpickleballnyc + @lifetime.nyc.

LT App & Online Resources

  • We encourage members to utilize the Life Time app and online resources for managing reservations, accessing schedules, and staying informed about updates and policies. These tools are designed to enhance your experience and ensure seamless access to all amenities and programs.

What is DUPR?

  • Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) is the most accurate and only global rating system in pickleball. The DUPR mobile app is free to download and create an account. Visit www.dupr.com for more information.

Member Conduct

  • All members are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner. Members shall not throw paddles, damage property, use foul language, or be disrespectful towards staff or other members. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in further disciplinary action.