Pools, Pickleball Courts and Wellness Amenities for Developers

Repetition Fitness plans, supplies, and installs complete amenity packages for multifamily, build-to-rent, and senior living developers: fitness centers, pools, pickleball courts, saunas, cold plunges, recovery rooms, and golf simulators. We work from offices in St. Petersburg, Florida and New York, and most of our projects are in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Instead of coordinating separate vendors for the gym, the pool, and the courts, developers get one team, one plan, and one schedule for the whole amenity package.

We've delivered this combination in practice. Our senior living projects have included group fitness rooms, cardio and strength equipment, pools, and pickleball courts.

Why plan amenities together

Amenities compete for the same land, budget, and schedule. When they're planned separately, the problems show up late: courts placed where noise reaches units, pools without enough deck space, a fitness center and a pool that share a restroom neither was sized for, or outdoor work that holds up the certificate of occupancy. Planning them together from the start means:

• A site plan that works. Courts, pools, and the clubhouse are placed with noise, sun, parking, and resident flow in mind.
• One schedule. Outdoor amenities need site work, drainage, and permits months before indoor equipment arrives. A single plan keeps both on track.
• One budget. You see the full amenity cost early instead of discovering it one vendor at a time.
• One point of contact. Fewer handoffs between vendors means fewer gaps in scope.

Pickleball courts

Pickleball is one of the most requested amenities in new multifamily and 55+ communities, and it's a natural fit in the Southeast, where courts can be used most of the year. Key planning points:

Space. The playing area is 20 by 44 feet, but each court needs additional space around it for safe play. A common target is about 30 by 60 feet per court. Multiple courts can share fencing and walkways.

Noise. Pickleball is loud, and the sound carries. Courts should be placed away from units and bedroom windows where possible, and sound-dampening fence screens can help. This is one of the most common complaints at communities where courts were added without planning.

Orientation and sun. Running courts roughly north to south reduces glare from low morning and evening sun.

Surface and drainage. Courts are typically an acrylic surface over asphalt or concrete. In Florida and the rest of the Southeast, heavy rain makes proper slope and drainage essential so courts dry quickly after storms.

Lighting and amenities. Lights extend play into cooler evening hours, which matters in Southeast summers. Shade structures, benches, and water stations make the courts more usable.

Pools

Pools remain a core amenity for Southeast properties, and they involve more regulation and long-term cost than any other amenity. Key planning points:

Regulation. In most states, pools at apartment and senior living communities are regulated as public or commercial pools, which means health department permitting, inspections, and safety requirements that don't apply to private residential pools. Build these into the schedule early.

Size and use. A resort-style pool with lounge space supports a social amenity. A lap lane supports fitness use. Senior living communities often benefit from accessible entries and shallow areas for water exercise.

Shade and deck space. In the Southeast sun, shade structures and generous deck space often determine whether residents actually use the pool.

Operating costs. Chemicals, maintenance, and staffing or monitoring are ongoing costs. Factor them into the operating budget, not just the construction budget.

Saunas, cold plunges and recovery rooms

Recovery amenities help a property stand out from nearby communities that offer only a gym. We supply and install saunas, cold plunges, massage chairs, and other recovery equipment. Saunas need dedicated power and ventilation. Cold plunges need power for chillers and filtration, drainage, and a plan for water care. Both need slip-resistant flooring and are best placed near restrooms or showers. Read adding a recovery zone for more on setup.

Golf simulators

Golf simulators turn an unused amenity room into a year-round attraction, and they're especially popular in luxury and 55+ communities. They need a room with enough ceiling height, width, and depth for a full swing, plus impact screens, projection, and dedicated power. Room dimensions should be confirmed before the space is framed.

Fitness centers

The fitness center is usually the anchor of the amenity package. We design, supply, and install commercial fitness centers sized to unit count and resident demographics, with equipment from brands including Technogym, Life Fitness, and Precor. See our multifamily fitness equipment guide and how much an apartment fitness center costs.

How we deliver

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For every project, we start with your site plan and resident profile, recommend an amenity mix and placement, then coordinate design, permitting support, construction, and equipment installation on one schedule. Read when to bring a fitness consultant into a multifamily project and how developers budget and finance fitness amenity FF&E.

Equipment can be financed or leased through Equinox Funding, an equipment finance company. See our commercial financing page.

Frequently asked questions

Can one company handle the gym, pool, and pickleball courts? Yes. We plan and deliver all three, along with saunas, cold plunges, recovery rooms, and golf simulators, so developers work with one team.

How much space does a pickleball court need? The playing area is 20 by 44 feet. A common target for the full court, including space around it, is about 30 by 60 feet.

How do you reduce pickleball noise near apartments? Place courts away from units where possible and use sound-dampening fence screens. Planning placement early is far more effective than fixing noise after residents complain.

Are apartment pools regulated differently from home pools? Generally, yes. Pools at apartment and senior living communities are usually regulated as public or commercial pools, with health department permits and inspections.

Which amenities work best for senior living communities? Group fitness rooms, easy-to-use cardio and strength equipment, pools with accessible entries, and pickleball courts are consistently popular in the senior living communities we've outfitted.

When should amenity planning start? As early as the site plan. Outdoor amenities affect grading, drainage, and permitting, so they need to be planned well before indoor equipment.

Plan your amenity package

Send us your site plan, unit count, resident profile, and target opening date. We'll recommend an amenity mix, show you how it fits on the site, and provide a plan and budget. Get started here.