TORONTO, ON (November 3, 2026) – Building on Toronto’s growing enthusiasm for sport and the need for more places to play, Field Recreation Inc. is investing in the future of recreation with the development of The Sports Complex at YZD, a new year-round sports destination opening this winter that will provide much-needed indoor and outdoor space for athletes, families, schools and community organizations across Toronto.

Developed and operated by Field Recreation Inc. in partnership with Premier Racquet Clubs, North Toronto Soccer, Community Sports Partners, JAM Sports, and SportStars, The Sports Complex at YZD will become one of the city's most comprehensive multi-sport facilities. 

Spanning more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor sports and recreation space, The Sports Complex at YZD will feature two full-size soccer fields, and a 50,000-square-foot racquet sports facility, and one of Canada's largest dedicated padel destinations. The facility will serve everyone from first-time players and recreational users to competitive athletes, sports organizations, schools and community groups.

The facility is designed to meet growing demand for high-quality sports infrastructure in this part of Toronto, just north of the 401 and Yorkdale Shopping Centre, while creating a year-round hub for competition, training, recreation and community play.

"Across Toronto, demand for sports fields and court space continues to outpace supply," said Robert Ortali, Founder, Field Recreation Inc. "At Field Recreation, we believe in building active communities together. The Sports Complex at YZD was designed to help address the growing need for sports infrastructure while creating a place where people can connect, compete, stay active and belong."

The project also represents a significant investment in Ontario businesses and trades. Nearly every construction component, from site preparation and engineering to concrete, landscaping, steel, electrical, and building materials, is being sourced from Ontario-based companies and suppliers. The only major component sourced outside the province is the professional-grade soccer turf, supplied from Dalton, Georgia, one of the world's leading producers of elite soccer surfaces.

As Toronto continues to grow, The Sports Complex at YZD demonstrates how private investment can help address increasing demand for recreation infrastructure while supporting local jobs, businesses and communities.

SOCCER

The soccer facilities will include:

• Two 75,000-square-foot soccer fields, with North Toronto Soccer as the fields’ anchor tenant
• One year-round domed field
• One outdoor field
• Professional-grade soccer turf

“This is a landmark moment for North Toronto Soccer,” said Kenrick Sylvestre, President of North Toronto Soccer. “The Sports Complex at YZD will give our players access to modern, high-quality facilities while helping us expand opportunities for youth at every level. From grassroots and recreational play to All-Abilities programming and high-performance competition, this new facility will help us break down barriers to participation, build community and give more young people the opportunity to fall in love with the game.”

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

Operated by Premier Racquet Clubs, the 50,000-square-foot racquet sports facility will include:

• Six doubles tennis courts
• One singles tennis court
• Six permanently lined pickleball courts across two hybrid courts
• Year-round facilities
• Coaching, leagues, camps and year-round programming for players of all ages and abilities

"Great clubs are built around people and community," said Karl Hale, Owner/Operator, Premier Racquet Clubs. "The Sports Complex at YZD allows us to create a year-round home for tennis and pickleball in this part of the city, one that combines exceptional facilities, professional coaching and programming, and a welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can learn, improve and connect. We are excited to bring the Premier Racquet Clubs experience to this incredible new facility."

COMMUNITY FIRST 

The facility will operate seven days a week. Ample affordable on-site parking will be available for players, spectators, families and visitors.

As part of its commitment to community access, The Sports Complex at YZD will provide free community-use hours every week for local schools, youth organizations, seniors and community groups. Dedicated access hours will support organizations serving the surrounding Downsview community, including local schools such as Downsview Secondary School.

The facility will also become the new home for several leading sports organizations, including North Toronto Soccer (NTS), JAM Sports, one of North America's largest providers of adult recreational sports leagues , as well as Community Sports Partners, a multi-sport youth and adult sports brand, and SportStars, a top youth soccer club.

This new facility is located at YZD, the 370-acre former Downsview Airport lands. As the lead developer of the broader YZD redevelopment project, a multi-neighbourhood future new destination within Toronto, Northcrest Developments views The Sports Complex at YZD as an important component of its vision to create a series of complete communities where people can live, work, connect and play.

“One of the unique opportunities at YZD is to unveil attractions, amenities and activities in advance of the full redevelopment,” says Mitchell Marcus, Vice President of Place & Destination Development at Northcrest Developments. “Opening this sports complex will make visits to YZD an ongoing tradition for thousands of players of all-ages, pioneering the sense of activity, connection and community that will define YZD over time.”

The Sports Complex at YZD is being designed with seasonal maintenance and safety as priorities, including on-site management and security personnel, video monitoring systems, first aid resources, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and professional maintenance programs for all fields and courts.

MEMBERSHIPS NOW OPEN 

Founding memberships for Premier Racquet Clubs at The Sports Complex at YZD are now open. Premier Racquet Clubs memberships will offer access to year-round tennis and pickleball programming, coaching, camps, leagues and club events.

Additional programming details, including junior and adult lessons, leagues and camps, will be announced ahead of the facility's opening.

MEDIA PREVIEW & COMMUNITY OPENING 

A media preview and community opening celebration are planned for this winter, offering members of the media and the public an opportunity to explore The Sports Complex at YZD, meet its partners and experience the new facilities firsthand. Additional details, including dates and programming, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Renderings available HERE.

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ABOUT FIELD RECREATION INC.

Field Recreation Inc. develops, builds and operates premier sports and recreation facilities that create opportunities for play, wellness and community connection. Through strategic partnerships and long-term investments in sports infrastructure, Field Recreation Inc. is committed to expanding access to high-quality recreational spaces across Ontario.

To learn more about Field Recreation Inc., visit https www.fieldrecreation.com 

ABOUT PREMIER RACQUET CLUBS

Premier Racquet Clubs operates leading tennis and pickleball facilities focused on delivering exceptional player experiences through high-quality courts, coaching and community programming.

ABOUT COMMUNITY SPORTS PARTNERS

Community Sports Partners is home to five youth and adult sports brands that together serve thousands of soccer, basketball and volleyball players across the GTA, giving children and families accessible, well-run programs to play, develop and belong.

Beyond youth programming, CSP organizes adult soccer and volleyball leagues, pickup games, tournaments and camps, and operates premium turf field and gymnasium rentals for teams, schools and community groups. Its brands include SportStars (youth soccer), HoopStars (youth basketball), Mississauga Soccer and Volleyball Mississauga (adult leagues), and RecRivals (leagues, pickup games and field rentals).

To learn more, visit https://www.communitysportspartners.ca/ and follow Community Sports

Partners on LinkedIn: @community-sports-partners

ABOUT SPORTSTARS

Among Community Sports Partners’ brands is SportStars, a youth soccer program trusted by thousands of families across 15 locations and 8 cities in the US and Canada. For more than 5 years, SportStars has delivered fun, confidence-building soccer programs for kids in a supportive environment, running more than 6,400 programs and helping more than 28,600 children grow on and off the field. To learn more, visit https://www.sportstars.ca and follow SportStars on Instagram @sportstars.ca.

ABOUT NORTH TORONTO SOCCER (NTS)

North Toronto Soccer is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a lifelong love for the game of soccer. Serving 4,500 players from grassroots to the semi-professional level, NTS provides safe, high-quality, and inclusive soccer programming while breaking down financial barriers through the North Toronto Sports Foundation. 

“As many as possible, for as long as possible, in the best environment as possible”; our National Youth Club License status, OPDL/semi-professional pathway, and the 150+ alumni who've gone on to play collegiately or professionally since 2020; NTS leadership with inclusion through fully funded All-Abilities and School programs, and partnering with North Toronto Sports Foundation, making soccer accessible to all.

To learn more, visit http://northtorontosoccer.com/.

ABOUT JAM SPORTS

JAM Sports is one of North America’s largest providers of adult recreational sports leagues, bringing people together through play since 1996. JAM engages participants across Canada and the United States through inclusive, fun leagues designed to keep people active, social, and connected.

About YZD

YZD is the transformation of the 370-acre former Downsview Airport lands, led by Toronto-based Northcrest Developments. Over the next 30 years, this project will evolve into several vibrant neighbourhoods, welcoming over 60,000 residents, more than 35,000 new homes, seven million sq. ft. of commercial and cultural spaces, and nearly 70 acres of parks and open spaces. Informed by extensive community feedback, YZD is shaping up to become an international destination for innovation, culture, and sustainability.

To learn more about YZD, visit www.yzd.ca and follow YZD on Instagram or Facebook: @yzdtoronto 

ABOUT NORTHCREST DEVELOPMENTS

Northcrest Developments, a Toronto-based real estate developer and subsidiary of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP), is leading the master planning and redevelopment of YZD. Northcrest is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking communities, collaborating with local residents, Indigenous partners, and global experts to shape the future of urban development in Canada. 

To learn more, visit https://www.northcrestdev.ca and follow Northcrest on LinkedIn: @northcrestdev

MEDIA CONTACT

Deanne Moser
DMPublic
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