Pickleball Facility in Arizona: Caliber, a real estate company that invests in and builds large projects, has received Design Review approval for its upcoming joint venture, PURE Pickleball & Padel. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Planning Department approved the design. This allows the team to move forward toward a building permit and begin construction soon after.
A Major Sports Facility Planned in Arizona
The PURE Pickleball & Padel project will be built on over 11 acres of land within the Riverwalk Development. This area is part of the Talking Stick Entertainment District near Scottsdale, Arizona. The project aims to become the largest indoor pickleball and padel facility in the world.
The indoor facility will cover 196,726 square feet. It will include 48 indoor courts—40 for pickleball and 8 for padel. Other features include a 1,200-seat pro arena, a fitness and recovery center managed by HonorHealth, locker rooms, spa, restaurant, rooftop bar, pro shop, childcare, and spaces for events.
Leaders Show Gratitude for Community Support
Chris Loeffler, Chief Executive Officer of Caliber, said,
“We are grateful to the SRPMIC team for their thoughtful review and approval of this project. Collaboration with the SRPMIC has been instrumental throughout the design review process which has brought an elevated design and uniqueness to the project.” – (Loeffler)
Kevin J. Berk, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PURE, added,
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the SRPMIC for believing in and supporting our vision. I’m deeply grateful to all the incredible teams contributing to this project—your passion, dedication, and commitment to bringing our first facility to life inspires me every day.” – (Berk)
Next Steps for Construction and Investment
Now that the design is approved, the next steps include finishing construction documents and securing a final building permit. Once the permit is granted, construction will begin.
Caliber is also preparing to enter the debt market to gather construction funding. The approval gives a clear schedule for current and future investors who are helping fund the project.
To support the investment side, Caliber has created a special fund for the PURE project. The fund is open to accredited investors and qualified opportunity zone funds. These investors can invest directly in the land, real estate, and business parts of PURE. The goal is to bring in people interested in the fast-growing sports of pickleball and padel.
News in Brief: Pickleball Facility in Arizona
Caliber received design approval from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the PURE Pickleball & Padel facility in Arizona. The 196,726-square-foot indoor complex will feature 48 courts, a pro arena, and many amenities. The project now moves to permitting and finalizing construction and funding steps.