The Forest Club

What The Forest Club does

The Forest Club is a private, member-owned nonprofit country club founded in 1946 to serve Houston-area families. It operates on more than six wooded acres at 9950 Memorial Drive and provides an integrated set of dining, clay- and hard-court tennis, aquatics, fitness, youth programs, member events, and hosted-event services. Its commercial model centers on recurring annual membership dues, with membership by invitation only and prospective members submitting inquiries through the website; word-of-mouth referrals and member sponsorship also shape acquisition.

No proprietary core technology or separate software product is disclosed. The business is built around physical hospitality and recreational assets, website inquiries, member login, and member-service relationships, while membership pricing and member counts are not publicly disclosed. The evidence therefore describes a relationship-driven, service-intensive hospitality business rather than a technology platform.

Name

The Forest Club

Legal name

The Forest Club

Website

https://forestclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Forest Club is a private, member-owned Houston country club serving families through invitation-only annual membership, dining, racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, youth programs, and hosted events on more than six wooded acres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private club membership
• Country club amenities
• Racquet sports facility
• Event hosting services
• Hospitality dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston, TX

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Forest Club generates revenue primarily through membership dues. Membership is by invitation only, suggesting an exclusive, relationship-driven revenue model based on recurring membership fees from private club members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Forest Club is a private, member-owned country club situated on more than six wooded acres in Houston, TX, offering members access to fine dining, racquet sports (tennis on clay and hard courts), aquatics (pool, swim team, summer camp), a fitness center, youth programs, and event hosting services for weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations. Membership is by invitation only, and the club generates revenue primarily through recurring membership dues.

Product overview

The Forest Club is a private, member-owned country club that offers a unified suite of hospitality and recreational services. The core offering is membership access to the club's facilities, which include dining, racquet sports (tennis on clay and hard courts), aquatics (pool, swim team, summer camp), youth programs, and fitness. The club also provides event hosting services including weddings, business functions, and celebrations. There is no separate technology product or software platform offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Club Membership Invitation-only private membership providing members and their families access to all club facilities and amenities, including fine dining, tennis, aquatics, fitness, youth programs, and member events, on over six wooded acres in central Houston.
• Dining Fine dining experience offering excellent food and beverage service in elegant dining rooms where members form connections and create memories.
• Racquet Sports (Tennis) Tennis program widely recognized and highly regarded throughout Houston, with both clay and hard surface courts available in a park-like setting for members.
• Aquatics Swimming pool nestled among the pines serving as the hub for summer activities, including summer camp and swim team events for members and their families.
• Fitness Center State-of-the-art fitness space equipped for cardio and strength training in a picturesque environment, with access to personal trainers for members.
• Youth Programs Activities for children of all ages including a Swim Team with expert coaching and competitive opportunities, and a Kids' Club providing a safe and fun environment.
• Event Hosting - Weddings Wedding event services offering elegant spaces, exquisite cuisine, and expert service for unforgettable celebrations hosted by members.
• Event Hosting - Business Corporate meeting and business gathering spaces with private rooms and personalized service for member-hosted business functions.
• Event Hosting - Celebrations Special occasion hosting for birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday parties in unique wooded settings for members and their guests.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClubSafe Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Forest Club partnered with ClubSafe Inc. to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure a safe environment for the club community. The partnership included CPR certification, evacuation drills, and training for medical emergencies and threat-of-life situations for club staff.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• River Oaks Country Club: Premier private, member-owned country club in Houston offering golf, tennis, dining, aquatics, and social programming. Directly comparable to The Forest Club as a Houston-based private member-owned club serving elite families with a similar multi-amenity, event-hosting model.
• Houston Country Club: Historic private country club in Houston with golf, tennis, dining, and member events. Comparable to The Forest Club as a long-established, invitation-based Houston private club competing for the same elite family demographic.
• Houston Racquet Club: Private Houston member-owned club centered on racquet sports, fitness, dining, and social programming. Highly comparable to The Forest Club given Forest Club's emphasis on its widely recognized tennis program on clay and hard courts.
• Lakeside Country Club (Houston): Private member-owned country club in the Houston area with golf, tennis, dining, aquatics, and family events. Comparable to The Forest Club as a family-focused Houston private club competing for similar member demographics.
• Champions Golf Club: Renowned private golf and country club in Houston with member dining, events, and recreational amenities. Comparable to The Forest Club as a Houston-based private member-owned club competing for the same elite family memberships.
• Piney Point Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the Houston area offering golf, tennis, dining, and family programming. Comparable to The Forest Club as a Houston-area private family club with a similar multi-generational membership ethos.
• The Bayou Club: Private member-owned club in the Houston area offering dining, social events, and recreational programming. Comparable to The Forest Club as a regional Houston-area private member club focused on community and family-oriented hospitality.
• The Briar Club: Private member-owned club in downtown Houston offering dining, fitness, aquatics, tennis, and event hosting. Closely mirrors The Forest Club's member-only, multi-amenity, event-hosting proposition within the Houston market.
• The University Club of Houston: Private member-owned business and social club in Houston offering dining, meeting space, and member programming. Comparable to The Forest Club as an invitation-driven Houston private club where social connection and member services are core to the value proposition.

Regional players

• The Dominion Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the San Antonio / South Texas region offering golf, tennis, dining, and family programming. Comparable to The Forest Club in operating model and amenity mix but serving a separate Texas geography rather than directly competing in Houston.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/The-Forest-Club/61563039875565
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-forest-club-houston-tx
• Instagraminstagram.com/forestclubhouston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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