Clubhouse debuts in The Ridges Village of Summerlin

Homeowners in The Ridges, a luxury village within Summerlin, can now enjoy Club Ridges, a private fitness facility for the exclusive use of Ridges' residents.

Located at 11550 Granite Ridge Drive, the new clubhouse measures nearly 9,000 square feet and includes a 2,400-square-foot fitness room as well as a 1,300-square-foot aerobic area with custom low-impact flooring. The club also houses a tennis lounge as well as locker and steam rooms. Exterior amenities include five lighted tennis courts, including one championship court, a family style resort pool and a year-round, 82-degree, heated lap pool.

The clubhouse also features a variety of recreational programming, including nearly a dozen weekly fitness classes and seasonal youth classes, camps and clinics. Fitness classes include both high and low-intensity classes, such as yoga and Pilates. Planned camps and clinics include tennis instruction taught by tennis pro Fernando Diaz as well as a variety of aquatic programs planned for the summer season.

"The programming of Club Ridges will grow with the community," said Ray Flis, general manager of Club Ridges. "As more and more residents complete custom homes in The Ridges, our recreational opportunities will grow. The club is already proving popular as both a fitness center and a gathering place as residents are making Club Ridges their exercise facility of choice. The center has opened to great success, and interest in our classes and activities continues to grow every week."

Club Ridges complements the existing amenities already located in The Ridges, including one of the world's first Bear's Best golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus as well as miles of trails for walking, running or cycling. The Ridges also offers proximity to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, ideal for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

According to Peggy Chandler, senior vice president of community development for The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin, there are many advantages to living in The Ridges.

"The Ridges boasts resort style amenities, luxurious living, sophisticated landscaping and dramatic views -- all of which combine to create the most coveted address in Las Vegas," she said.

The Ridges is a nearly 800-acre, guard-gated luxury residential village nestled against the mountainside adjacent to Red Rock Canyon. The village features some of the most dramatic and stunning natural topography in Las Vegas and offers unparalleled views of the valley from many vantage points.

The Howard Hughes Corp. commenced development on The Ridges in 2000. Three years later, the neighborhood was named America's third-most exclusive gated community in America by Forbes.com.

Currently, two custom-home neighborhoods are selling in The Ridges, including Azure and Falcon Ridge with lot prices starting in the $400,000s. Luxury homes are also selling at Boulder Ridge by Christopher Homes and at The Ridges' first townhome neighborhood, Fairway Hills by Toll Brothers.

For additional information on home sales in The Ridges, call 255-2500 or visit theridgesinsummerlin.com.

Developed by The Howard Hughes Corp., an affiliate of General Growth Properties Inc., Summerlin began to take shape in 1990.

Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with about 9,000 acres still remaining to develop.

The community is home to more than 95,000 residents. Amenities include more than 100 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of the Summerlin trail system, nine golf courses, a dozen houses of worship, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks, 22 public and private schools and more than 100 actively selling floor plans.

Homes are available in a variety of styles -- from single-family homes to townhomes, condominiums and lofts -- priced from the mid-$200,000s to more than $2 million. Luxury apartment homes offer monthly rents starting from the $900s.

For more information on Summerlin, visit summerlin.com or call 888-898-5015.