Breaking ground on new athletic club

The City of Castle Pines city manager and council alongside the project team of Life Time for the groundbreaking in preparation of the 102,460-square-foot athletic club expected to open in early 2027.
On September 3, officials from the City of Castle Pines and Planning Commission joined Life Time representatives for the groundbreaking of the new 102,000 square-foot athletic resort in The Canyons neighborhood. This is the largest commercial development within the 2-million-square-foot commercial area zoned for future business in The Canyons neighborhood.
Life Time will be located at 7373 Canyon Forge Drive, on the southeast corner of Castle Pines Parkway, on the east side of I-25. Once built, the facility will employ 300 full-time and part-time employees.
The two-story facility will serve residents of all ages with gym facilities to include indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, pools, a waterslide, a kids academy, hydrotherapy suites, a variety of classes to include barre, yoga and cycling, and a full-service salon and spa.
“Expanding our presence in Colorado is a key part of Life Time’s growth strategy, and we are excited to bring our unique and healthy way of life experience to Castle Pines,” said Laura Messerli, Life Time’s vice president of club operations.
Construction is expected to being in early 2026. There is no confirmed date for opening; for updates and to join the waitlist for membership, visit lifetime.life/locations/co/castle-pines.
Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski