Utah City and LVBL to open Vineyard racquet club June 13

By AI, Created 7:20 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Utah City is partnering with LVBL to launch Utah County’s first next-generation racquet club in Vineyard, Utah, opening June 13, 2026. The project blends pickleball, padel, tennis, fitness, food and social programming as racquet sports participation continues to surge nationally.

Why it matters: - Utah City Racquet Club is set to become Utah County’s first large-scale padel facility and a new regional hub for pickleball, tennis, and social racquet sports. - The club is designed to capitalize on the rapid growth in U.S. racquet sports participation and to bring a more social, wellness-focused model to Vineyard, Utah. - Utah City residents will get a complimentary two-year membership for the duration of their lease term, which gives the project an immediate built-in user base.

What happened: - Utah City, a 700-acre mixed-use development in Vineyard, partnered with Los Angeles-based LVBL to launch Utah City Racquet Club. - The club opens June 13, 2026, at Utah City in Vineyard, Utah. - The grand opening runs Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The opening event will include a live DJ, food trucks, pickleball, tennis and padel clinics, kids activities, giveaways, and prizes.

The details: - The club will feature six pickleball courts, four padel courts, and two tennis courts. - Programming will include adult clinics, private lessons, kids camps, open play, social events, tournaments, group clinics, youth camps, junior development, and community activations. - Utah City says the club is meant to combine athletics, wellness, music, hospitality, and social experiences in one environment. - Flagborough, the developer behind Utah City, partnered with LVBL to operate and program the club. - LVBL is known for design-forward racquet sports environments in major U.S. metro markets. - The club is located next to Bella’s Market, Fini Pizza, and Fini Café, giving guests nearby dining and gathering options before and after play. - Membership pricing starts at $99 per month for individuals and $200 per month for families. - Membership benefits include complimentary tennis and pickleball court reservations, 25% off programming and clinics, and access to community events and activations. - Founding memberships are now available. - Interested members can join the waitlist, download the LVBL app, visit UtahCityRacquetClub.com, or follow @UtahCityRacquetClub on Instagram for updates.

Between the lines: - The club’s launch reflects how developers are using amenities to differentiate mixed-use projects and build community around lifestyle experiences, not just sports. - LVBL’s LIVEBALL format emphasizes continuous play, rotating matchups, fitness, and social interaction, which points to a more entertainment-driven approach to racquet sports. - Utah City is also leaning into padel, which remains a relatively new sport in the U.S. but is growing quickly. - SFIA data cited in the release shows racquet sports participation rose from 14% of the U.S. population in 2020 to nearly 21% in 2025. - Gen Z participation reached 27% in 2025, and Millennial participation approached 23%. - The United States Padel Association says more than 1 million Americans played padel in 2025, with participation projected to reach 10 million by 2030. - The project aims to serve beginners, recreational players, competitive athletes, families, and social players in one inclusive setting.

What’s next: - Utah City says more membership signups are expected ahead of the June 13 opening. - The project will begin with founding memberships and launch programming through LVBL’s operating and coaching model. - Utah City will continue positioning the club as part of its broader development plan that includes residential, retail, hospitality, dining, office, wellness, and recreation space. - Utah City also plans a 20-acre Huntsman Cancer Institute campus as part of the wider development.

The bottom line: - Utah City is betting that racquet sports can be both a fitness amenity and a social anchor, with padel giving the development a first-mover advantage in Utah County.