An active, social experience
Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world and incredibly fun and dynamic to play. It is like a combination of tennis and squash, played in doubles and playable off of glass walls. The excitement is off the wall!
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The Plant, now in its 125th year, has sat vacant for the last 55+. Our vision for Padel Plant was to find a location with incredible ceiling heights that's a part of Richmond's urban fabric. The Plant was better than we could have imagined. Its the perfect location for a one-of-a-kind padel and social hub that re-energizes the building for the city.
They are the places outside of the home (the first place) and the workplace (the second place) where people go to converse with others and connect with their community. Many such places are crucial for urban environments to thrive.
The red brick Canal Walk will continue to be accessible 24/7 with new lighting and benches. In the area adjacent, we are adding a new surface level with the walkway. A roof and skylights will be added overhead. Two ultra-panoramic padel courts will be placed adjacent to the Canal Walk. A large patio seating area, a new entrance, and a restaurant make up the rest of the space.
No, while we do offer memberships for the addicts among us, The Plant is totally open to the public whether that's the padel, pickleball, café, bar, or Smokestack Pizza restaurant. These will be the first 5 publicly available padel courts in the state of Virginia.
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Coming This Fall
A community-oriented padel, pickleball, and social experience.
The world's fastest growing sports together in one of Richmond's most iconic buildings.
An amenity-rich focal point along the Canal Walk with our pizzeria, cafe, and bar concepts.
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WE ARE HIRING!
LOOKING TO SPONSOR?
We are looking for amazing people in the RVA community to create one-of-a-kind experiences with us.
To learn more, send an email to hello@padelplant.com with subject “Hire Me” with an introduction and your qualifications.
Front Desk | Barista | Bar and Restaurant Manager | Full Time and Part Time Opportunities
To learn more, send an email to hello@padelplant.com with the subject “Hire Me” or “Sponsor”.
Be involved in one of the most exciting new projects in RVA with this opportunity to work with incredible local artists to create an extraordinary work of art for all to see.
To learn more, send an email to hello@padelplant.com with subject “Sponsor”.
Bringing the energy back to The Plant.
Our Mission
Create a thriving Third Place with the perfect balance of sport, community, and leisure.
Spread the joy of padel to Richmond and beyond.
We recognize that people are looking for connection now more than ever and at the same time are leading more active and sustainable lifestyles.
Padel Plant is positioned at the intersection of all three.
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Contact us at: hello@padelplant.com
Transformation in progress…
