Life Time considering Hamlin for second Central Florida athletic club location

A June 9 filing of a Technical Review Group and Development Review Committee Application with Orange County showed plans filed by Scott T. Boyd, owner of Boyd Development, for a 80,000-square-foot sports and fitness facility in Hamlin. 

The preliminary site plan for the proposed facility located at the intersection of New Independence Parkway and State Road 429 shows plans for an indoor athletic club, two outdoor pool areas and various outdoor sports courts. 

Although unconfirmed, the plans for the Hamlin athletic facility development resemble those of Life Time’s upcoming Winter Park facility. In a statement to the Observer, however, a spokesperson from the luxury athletic club company confirmed Life Time’s interest in expanding its reach in the area and that Hamlin aligns with its mission.

“We see strong potential in the Orlando market and continue to explore additional opportunities to bring our athletic country clubs to more communities across the region,” said Dan DeBaun, Life Time’s public relations manager. “While it’s still very early in the process and we’re not yet at the stage to share detailed plans or timing, we are looking at a location in the Hamlin community, which is a vibrant, fast-growing, family-focused community that aligns well with Life Time’s mission to help people live healthy, happy lives. Our Life Time Winter Park is also currently under construction and our plans call for a 2026 opening. We have a waitlist established for those interested.”

The brand’s first Central Florida location in Winter Park will feature a curated collection of more than 40 classes — ranging from yoga, cardio or strength training —each week led by world-class instructors in one of its four dedicated studios. Along with its class offerings, one of the staples of Life Time’s athletic country clubs is its recovery amenities and the Winter Park club will be no different, featuring a full hydrotherapy suite complete with a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and cold plunge.

Life Time’s 5-acre facility also features 13 total pickleball courts, three indoor courts and 10 outdoor courts, and will offer lessons, leagues, tournaments and open play for players of any level.

Life Time was founded in 1992 as Life Time Fitness by CEO, Chairman and President Bahram Akradi.

For more information, visit lifetime.life.