Life Time Annapolis, Maryland’s fourth athletic country club, opened in 2022 and was recently renovated to bring even more best-in-class experiences to members. This includes a brand-new connected pickleball facility, which was completed in the fall of 2024.
Members with Signature Memberships have full access to the pickleball facility. “I’m really excited for the new pickleball facility because I know how much excitement and joy it’s going to bring to our pickleball-playing members,” says Jason Goldman-Petri, pickleball pro at Life Time Annapolis. “I love teaching people how to improve their healthy way of life through sport, and the expansion of pickleball at Life Time Annapolis is going to allow me to reach even more of this great community.”
Pickleball’s growth and popularity show no signs of slowing down, and Life Time is still at the forefront of the game. On top of having nearly 800 courts across the country, Life Time also offers unique programming, open play, lessons, leagues, social opportunities, private events, and even its very own patent-pending Ultimate Pickleball.
As part of this 46,000-square-foot expansion, Life Time Annapolis now features 11 dedicated indoor pickleball courts. “The new facility was built as an addition to the club and will be accessible from inside the existing club,” says Spencer Merrill, lead general at Life Time Annapolis.
This new space also features a lounge area, restrooms, and a small locker area for members to drop off their personal belongings before hitting the court. The lounge has a self-serve drink station for members to enjoy.
“The lounge area will be a really big draw and an amazing asset to social gatherings and just the overall vibe of the new space,” says Goldman-Petri. Members can also browse a variety of pickleball retail items for purchase here.
Actual pickleball play depends on your interest and ability. “Some of these offerings will be divided up by skill level, while others will be open to all levels,” says Goldman-Petri. “We also have specific pickleball offerings for our ARORA members. For anyone who’s new to the sport, start by taking our Intro to Pickleball class.”
Goldman-Petri emphasizes that this facility is sure to be a welcome addition to the club and the area, noting that Annapolis has a strong pickleball community, many of which are already members of Life Time Annapolis. “Pickleball is very popular in the area and only looks to continue to grow,” he says. “I believe the Annapolis club will be a big draw and not just locally, but even for areas slightly farther out as this is going to be the place to be!”
In addition to the new pickleball space, the club’s renovation also includes 10,000 more square feet on the workout floor, including a larger free weight area, new dedicated spaces for signature group training programs, more state-of-the-art equipment, and an LT Recovery zone featuring hydromassage chairs, Normatec air compression sleeves, and Hyperice equipment. (Read more about Life Time Annapolis here: “Step Inside: Life Time Annapolis.”)