Life Time Continues Pickleball Expansion with Opening of 22 Courts at Life Time Kingwood in Humble, TX on September 15

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and largest provider of pickleball courts, programming and leagues, is opening its largest outdoor pickleball development with 22 new courts opening adjacent to its Kingwood club in Humble, Texas on Sept. 15. Life Time currently operates nearly 600 permanent pickleball courts across its network of athletic country clubs in North America.

The new pickleball addition will feature premier courts and multiple viewing areas and a new pro shop building with pickleball gear and equipment including JOOLA paddles, Franklin pickleballs, men's and women's apparel and more. The pro shop will also feature a LifeCafe and patio seating for players and spectators. 

"We continue to see exponential demand for pickleball programming at our Houston courts and are thrilled for our Kingwood location to become another pickleball destination in the area," said Albert Ramos, Life Time's Houston Area Director. "Our network of athletic country clubs offering pickleball across the Houston region ensures our members always have somewhere they can play for competition or for fun."

The opening of Life Time Kingwood Outdoor Pickleball and new outdoor courts coming to its Sugarland and Champions clubs marks a milestone as Houston will become the Company's largest market for pickleball play in 2024 with more than 100 permanent courts. 

With the explosive growth of the sport over the past few years, quality courts and programming are in high demand at all levels. Life Time has added clinics, leagues and tournaments to create a premier pickleball experience and the new Kingwood location will fast-become a go-to destination. The new courts will play host to a Major League Pickleball college players event on September 16^th and 17^th.