indoor pickleball court

Indoor Pickleball in NYC


Life Time operates the most dedicated indoor pickleball courts in Manhattan, two at Sky and seven at PENN 1. A Premier Membership is required for access.

Pickleball Programming Overview Open Play

  • Choose your time at PENN 1 or Sky to join games and play with new partners. View Open Play Schedule
  • Open Play is included with a Premier Membership
  • Open Play is segmented by player DUPR rating; all players need a DUPR
  • Every Open Play participant must fully know rules and scoring
  • New to Pickleball? Take an Intro Clinic before joining Open Play
  • No Show for Open Play is subject to a No Show Fee

Court reservations

  • Reserve your time and court for PENN 1 or Sky by viewing the schedule and clicking “Courts” in the upper left hand corner.
    • View PENN 1 Pickleball Schedule
    View Sky Pickleball Schedule
  • All players must be Premier Members to access the courts
  • Pickleball Court Reservation Fee: $60 per hour
  • The Champions Court at PENN 1 Reservation Fee: $500 for 2 hours, reservation includes access to the private lounge (food and beverage is additional)

Other Programs

  • Leagues, clinics, tournaments, and mixers are offered
  • Fees apply

Please refer to schedules on the Life Time Digital app or website for the additional programming opportunities.

Are reservations always required?

Yes. Reservations are required at all times for both Open Play and Court Reservations. View the Open Play schedules below for PENN 1 and Sky. To make a court reservation, click the desired location schedule link below and click “Courts” in the upper left hand corner.
View Open Play Schedule
View PENN 1 Pickleball Schedule
View Sky Pickleball Schedule

How and where do I pay my court fee?

The court fee for your reservation will be collected at the check-in desk. Only card and club tab payments can be accepted. We cannot take cash.

What happens if I need to cancel my court reservation?

You can cancel via your Life Time Digital app or website. Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance are subject to the full court fee.

Are pickleball paddles and balls provided?

Yes, at Life Time, we have complimentary loaner paddles and pickleballs available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

Are guests allowed?

Guests are only permitted for Court Reservations and Tournaments. Premier Members can use their guest privileges for Court Reservations (guest access is subject to the Guest Policy and Court Reservation fee). A member may extend a guest privilege to the same individual no more than once every sixty days. More than one visit every sixty days by the same individual requires purchase of a One Day membership for $100 to access pickleball at Sky or PENN 1.

What is the Premier Membership?

Premier Membership includes access to all Life Time athletic country clubs, all Signature Membership benefits, plus access to 9 total indoor dedicated pickleball courts in Manhattan between Sky and PENN 1. 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?  

  • First Person or Single Membership: $359 per month
  • Two Person Membership: $559 per month
  • Three Person Membership: $699 per month
  • Four Person Membership: $799 per month

How do I upgrade to Premier Membership?

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

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