CLARK FREEPORT — A dedicated pickleball and paddle sports facility is set to open in Clark following the signing of a P12-million lease agreement between the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Bandjag Sports and Leisure Inc.
The 10-year agreement, formalized recently at the Clark Visitors Center, was signed by CDC President and CEO Agnes Devanadera and Bandjag President Renato Ocampo Tayag III.
The agreement will redevelop a former warehouse into the Clark Pickleball+, the first purpose-built pickleball facility in the Freeport area.
The project will be located at the former Clark Trading Warehouse along Centennial Road, covering an 8,443-square-meter area composed of 3,818 square meters of existing structure and 4,625 square meters of open space. The site will accommodate a mix of indoor courts, outdoor areas, and community-oriented amenities.
Devanadera said the development supports CDC’s broader strategy of integrating sports, recreation, and lifestyle components into Clark’s growth.
“We are creating a different brand for Clark, where sports, light manufacturing, restaurants, and community spaces come together,” she explained, adding that the facility reinforces Clark’s position as an inclusive destination.
Once completed, Clark Pickleball+ will feature eight public pickleball courts, a central tournament court, and a convertible basketball court that can be reconfigured into four additional pickleball courts. Plans also include a private court, spaces for table tennis and other paddle sports, a café and pro shop, locker rooms, and multipurpose areas for training, events, and corporate activities.
The facility is designed to cater to players of all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes, and is expected to host tournaments, clinics, and group programs.
Architect Gilbert Medina, one of the incorporators of Bandjag Sports and Leisure Inc., said the project aims to go beyond sports by promoting healthy living and community engagement.
“Our goal is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for everyone, across all ages, while creating a space that brings families and communities together,” Medina pointed out.
Pickleball, introduced in the Philippines in 2016, has gained steady popularity among many Filipinos due to its accessibility and blend of elements from tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The Philippine Pickleball Federation has noted growing interest in the sport nationwide.
Once operational, Clark Pickleball+ is expected to serve residents, workers, and visitors, further strengthening Freeport’s “live-work-play” environment and positioning Clark as an emerging hub for sports and active lifestyles in the Central Luzon area.