Peak Time Pickleball brings 19 courts, saunas and a gym to Wilmore
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Peak Time Pickleball includes a championship court with stadium seating. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
Peak Time Pickleball in Wilmore is the latest place to play pickleball in Charlotte.
Why it matters: The 78,000-square-foot warehouse turned pickleball hub has 19 indoor courts, feeding Charlotte's hunger for the sport.
State of play: There are 56 locations and 313 courts in Charlotte, according to Pickleheads, a court and game finder. That's up from 40 locations and 202 courts here in mid-2024.
Catch up quick: Peak Time Pickleball opened in January. Michael Wang, whose background is in finance, is the majority owner on the project. They currently have around 300 members.
What to expect: In addition to the courts, the multi-story facility includes saunas, locker rooms, showers, a pro shop, drinks, TVs and a lounge. There is also a center court with around 148 seats.
- Peak Time Pickleball also a gym and offers fitness classes.
- They offer everything from open play to leagues, clinics, lessons, plus player evaluations to help you determine your skill level.
- There are also membership options for pickleball or just the gym. Court reservations are for up to six people. Non-members may reserve a court for one hour for $40.
- You can also purchase beer, wine and seltzers, energy drinks, sports drinks, water and soda, plus coffee, tea and cocoa.
The big picture: The goal is to make Peak Time Pickleball a community hub, general manager Justin DeBron tells Axios. They recently launched a juniors' chess program and plan to add pop-up fitness classes and mahjong.
What's next: More courts are coming to Peak Time Pickleball, starting with an outdoor court this summer.
- Future additions also include a bar, a covered outdoor event space, two golf simulators, co-working rooms where people can work and then play pickleball or hit the gym.
- They will also host the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Challenger Tournament Sept. 25–27. Aspiring professional players will compete for ranking points and prize money. Top performers will gain entry into the PPA Challenger Showdown in Dallas where they'll have a chance to compete for a PPA Tour contract.
Stop by: Peak Time Pickleball is at 1515 S Clarkson St., just down from Tyber Creek Pub. Hours are 7am until 10pm daily.
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