Brooklyn Heights Welcomes Kings Athletic Club, a Luxe Family Sports Hub
SC Hospitality, a private equity firm, has transformed a tennis club in the Hamptons into Kings Athletic Club, a multi-sports and social hub in Brooklyn Heights. The club offers a range of racquet sports, fitness facilities, and dining options, catering to families with children.
The club, designed to operate like a traditional country club, will open in the former Eastern Athletic Club space, following a 49-year lease signed by SC Hospitality and East Gate Investors. It will feature two tennis courts, a squash court, pickleball courts, golf simulators, yoga and Pilates studios, a climbing wall, and a restaurant. Memberships are capped at 200 families for tennis, with non-tennis members welcome to enjoy most facilities.
Early designs showcase an old-fashioned, preppy aesthetic, reminiscent of the Hotel St. George, with hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, and green accents. The club aims to create a 'super-family-friendly atmosphere', targeting families with one to five children. Child care will be available at certain times. The club will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., welcoming members of all ages throughout the day. This expansion comes amidst a growing demand for racquet sports spaces in New York City, with a scarcity of dedicated courts.
Kings Athletic Club, set to open in Brooklyn Heights, offers a comprehensive range of sports and social activities for families. With its preppy aesthetic, family-friendly atmosphere, and extensive facilities, it aims to fill the gap in New York City's racquet sports scene.
