Arco Vara opens a new padel center with Estonia’s top players

Arco Vara and Padelstar have opened a new, state-of-the-art padel center with six courts in North Tallinn. The opening event culminated in an exciting match between Estonia’s top players Oskar Hakonen and Mattias Siimari. 

The padel center is located at Helme 18 and spans approximately 2,000 square meters, featuring six indoor courts in a fully automated facility. It offers a versatile space for both recreational and competitive sports.

According to Kristina Mustonen, CEO of Arco Vara, the company has always prioritized the development of well-thought-out and sustainable projects. “Our goal is to create homes and environments that people enjoy returning to, where they have everything they need to live a fulfilling life. This padel center embodies our commitment – a high-quality, carefully designed development that adds value to the area,” she explained.

Oliver Alver, Deputy Director of Tallinn’s City Planning Office, recalled in his speech the time from about twenty years ago when the detailed plan was being developed:
“A comprehensive urban planning solution was designed: a forest area, a residential district, and sports facilities in the center. At first, no sports halls planned to come here. This plot was waiting for the right moment – and now, in this center, the right sport is in exactly the right place.”

According to Henry Kiviorg, Member of the Board of Padelstar, the team is very satisfied:
“This center sets an example in the Estonian sports landscape and serves as a springboard for the sport. Our larger goal is to establish a chain of centers offering the best padel services, as well as an academy that will develop players who will represent Estonia, making us all proud,” Kiviorg added.

The opening event also featured a padel tournament for beginners and amateurs, and visitors had a chance to measure their hand strength and body composition.

Padelstar offers training for players of all levels and ages at the new center, with plans to organize weekly tournaments and events for club members and other enthusiasts. Additionally, the center is capable of hosting local and international tournaments of unprecedented size in Estonia, thanks to two courts with wide run-off areas suitable for top-level competitive sports. The versatile design, created by architects, allows for the quick transformation of the building for other sports, such as basketball, if needed in the future.