The collaboration strengthens Assembly Park's
reputation as a cultural and social destination and makes two of
the world's fastest growing sports accessible.
VAUGHAN,
ON, May 2, 2024 /CNW/
- QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal) and
Fairgrounds Public Racket Club (Fairgrounds) are thrilled to
partner together to bring pickleball and padel courts to Assembly
Park in Vaughan. As the heart of
the new Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Assembly Park is
the perfect location for Fairgrounds newest club, and with no
initiation or membership fee required, Fairgrounds is making the
most exciting racket sports more accessible.
Launching May 17, 2024, the
new Assembly Park location will offer nine pickleball courts and
one padel court with free membership and no initiation fee. The
club is available to all ages and levels at an hourly rate, and
will also have a coaches' corner, community events, and branded
merchandise for purchase.
"In the last few years, we've seen a cultural shift to
activities that offer more social and emotional value," said
co-founder of Fairgrounds Drummond
Munro, also co-founder of Superette. "Fairgrounds
fosters community by providing social spaces for experience seekers
through the power of sport. As padel gains traction in
Canada and moves into the cultural
mainstream, we want to introduce it to more people in an inclusive
way that everyone can enjoy."
The launch kicks off a full slate of summer activities hosted at
Assembly Park over the next few months. Assembly Park is more than
just a gathering space—it's a vibrant community hub designed to
bring people together, cultivate creativity, and build lasting
memories.
"Assembly Park continues to make its mark on Vaughan community with exciting on-site events
and activations," said Chrystal
Burns, Executive Vice President, Canadian Retail, QuadReal
Property Group. "With the success of the Cloverdale location, we are thrilled to meet
the demand for padel and pickleball through our partnership with
Fairgrounds that reflects a shared vision of creating spaces that
enrich the social fabric of the community."
The addition of Fairgrounds allows for community members to give
shape to a perfect day and a meaningful life in Vaughan's creative district. More than a
cultural destination, Assembly Park is a soulful community
constructed on building blocks of creativity – poised to reimagine
the way we live, work, play and come together in a diverse urban
centre.
"Assembly Park is a thoughtfully designed community located in
the heart of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). Since launch
two years ago, we have integrated with local partners to activate
ongoing programming for both residents and visitors to Assembly
Park. We are so proud to continue developing this incredible
project and invite both Vaughan
residents and visitors alike to witness Assembly Park evolve and
transform into a hub of creativity," said Jay Claggett, Senior Vice President,
Development, QuadReal Property Group.
Fairgrounds co-founder Matt Rubinoff, also founder
of Stackt Market, adds, "What better place than an innovative
cultural mecca like Assembly Park. It's a 15-minute city that
provides easier access, more health and wellness for people and the
environment, and allows less commuting and more community. The
concept is made for Fairgrounds' values and mission. Thanks to
QuadReal, we have the perfect location and partner."
Fairgrounds will host a free-to-play weekend at Assembly Park on
May 17 - May 20 with activations,
coaches' corner, and the Fairgrounds resident DJ. Become a free
member and reserve your spot on the court as of May 7 at
https://www.visitfairgrounds.com/become-a-member
ABOUT ASSEMBLY PARK
Located in the South Vaughan
Metropolitan Centre, Assembly Park is on its way to becoming a
multifaceted mixed-use community rich in diverse and modern housing
options. Led by QuadReal Property Group, Assembly Park will
transform into a 83-acre master planned community. Assembly Park is
designed to exemplify authentic, urban living. The community is
effortlessly connected to the most compelling destinations in the
GTA via Vaughan's newest TTC
subway stop and the Viva Rapid Transit system. This is a singular
community in the region, poised to become a pedestrian-first hub of
cultural activity, rich in diverse entertainment, shopping and
dining options. It all comes together at Assembly Park.
Visit www.assemblypark.ca to learn more about all event
updates.
ABOUT FAIRGROUNDS
Fairgrounds is redefining racket and
social clubs in Canada through a
network of democratic facilities located across the country. By
taking a community-first approach, Fairgrounds is engaging players
of all levels, ages and abilities through free-play and drop-in
opportunities, in-person events, social networking and retail
spaces offering equipment, apparel and lifestyle items. Fairgrounds
was founded in 2022 by a team of Canada's top forward-thinking entrepreneurs
that includes Matt Rubinoff, founder
of Stackt Market and Drummond Munro,
co-founder of Superette.
See visitfairgrounds.com for other future Fairgrounds
locations.
About QuadReal Property Group QuadReal Property Group is
a global real estate investment, operating and development company
headquartered in Vancouver, British
Columbia. Its assets under management are $73.8 billion. From its foundation in
Canada as a full-service real
estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to
invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets.
QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and
through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership
interest.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while
creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people
and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
www.quadreal.com
For further information: Please contact Faulhaber for Assembly
Park Media Inquiries: Natalie
Sarkic, natalie@faulhaber.agency | 647-529-9080; For
Fairgrounds Media Inquiries: Sarah
Lindenberg, All My Friends Agency,
sarah@allmyfriendsagency.com | 647-200-1820; For QuadReal Media
Inquiries: Hannah Wanlin, QuadReal
Property Group, hannah.wanlin@quadreal.com | 416-881-5129
SOURCE QuadReal Property Development