Club at Midtown to Open Nov. 6
The members-only sports and dining club at the former Holly Tree Racquet Club site holds its grand opening in Wilmington next month.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Club at Midtown will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3 to 6 p.m. on November 6, 2026, at the former Holly Tree Racquet Club site in Wilmington. The members-only facility includes indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, clay tennis courts, golf and game simulators, a fitness center, and a resort-style pool.
Why it matters
The opening brings a large members-only recreation and dining facility to Wilmington, adding racquet sports and social amenities in a repurposed former club location. Its launch marks the next phase of development at the site.
The facility will offer 11 indoor pickleball courts, four covered outdoor pickleball courts, and two clay tennis courts. Membership pricing and total capacity have not been disclosed.
The players
The Club at Midtown
A members-only sports and dining club opening on the former Holly Tree Racquet Club site in Wilmington.
The details
The club occupies the former Holly Tree Racquet Club site and will include golf and game simulators, a fitness center, and a pool house with a steam room. A members-only restaurant, café, and bar will also be part of the facility, and leagues and tournaments are planned.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Grand opening and ribbon-cutting, 3 to 6 p.m.
2027: Planned addition of bocce ball, badminton, cornhole, and a Mahjong room.
2027 season: Pool to be replastered and heated ahead of the season.
Market Landscape
The club repurposes the former Holly Tree Racquet Club site into a larger multi-sport facility that combines pickleball, tennis, golf simulation, and dining. The mix of racquet sports and social amenities positions it within the growing market for private recreation clubs.
Members gain access to indoor and outdoor pickleball, clay tennis, golf simulators, a fitness center, and a members-only restaurant and bar. Membership pricing has not been announced, so the cost of joining is not yet known.
The takeaway
Residents interested in joining should watch for membership details ahead of the November 6 opening, since pricing and capacity have not yet been announced. The 2027 amenity additions will expand the club's offerings beyond racquet sports.
What happens next
The club's grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place on November 6, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., with planned amenity additions expected in 2027.
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