E-Sports International said estate planning in 2026 is increasingly integrating sports and recreational infrastructure to support healthier and more active communities.
Over the past year, the sports architecture and recreational solutions firm completed several facilities nationwide, working with residential developers to incorporate structured venues and open spaces within master-planned environments.
“As the digital and sedentary lifestyle becomes the norm, Filipinos are seeking work-life balance in a setting that makes it convenient for them to exercise or engage in outdoor activities,” said Pam Romualdez, general manager of E-Sports International. “The projects we’ve done for our clients, many of whom are leaders in the property industry, address this need by innovating shared spaces and building facilities for sports and recreation.”
One emerging direction, the company said, is the inclusion of training and competition-ready venues within estates. In Cavite, it supported the development of FIFA-certified football fields at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, designed to accommodate both grassroots and competitive play. In Taguig, a similar FIFA-certified field at Arca South serves as home to the Barca Academy Philippines, the local arm of the training program of FC Barcelona.
The company said these facilities not only support athlete development but also contribute to the positioning of mixed-use estates as lifestyle-centered districts.
Another shift involves moving beyond standalone amenities toward integrated recreational environments. In Batangas, E-Sports International worked on the Malvar Fitpark within Townscapes Malvar, developed by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation. The project consolidates jogging paths, playgrounds, fitness stations and multi-use turf areas into a centralized open space intended for both residents and the broader community.
The Fitpark includes a 1,400-sq.m. jogging path and a 315-meter Polyplay S track by Polytan, designed to provide enhanced shock absorption for runners. It also features outdoor fitness zones and landscaped areas for recreation.
The company also cited evolving playground design as a third trend, emphasizing inclusive and unstructured play. In Ayala Alabang Village, parks in Maria Cristina and Cuenca were renovated with modern play systems and EPDM safety rubber surfacing to replace older metal fixtures, promoting safer and more flexible use of community spaces.
“Today, the way shared spaces are designed and built can significantly impact quality of life. With heightened emphasis on health and wellness, our customers have gone beyond building recreational facilities and, instead, focused on creating experiences and connections that foster a sense of community,” Romualdez said.
