Outdoor table tennis for residential developments

From ground floor courtyards to rooftop terraces, POPP® outdoor table tennis tables help activate shared amenity spaces, enable (and encourage) casual exercise through social, active play, and build a fun-first sense of community for residents.

POPP® outdoor table tennis tables are becoming a go-to choice for resident amenity

Working with multi-family developers across the United States since 2016, we know that engaging and visual amenity differentiation drives resident attraction and retention. It comes as no surprise that recent research by the National Association of Realtors agrees - identifying outdoor table tennis as an increasingly popular recreational amenity in multifamily developments.
Unlike fold-up or transportable recreation equipment, POPP® tables are permanently installed, weatherproof and designed with a 15+ year outdoor life expectancy. With ‘built-in’ equipment holders for racquets and balls, POPP® tables create spontaneous “pick up and play” moments between neighbours, families and friends - and it is this spark that is the catalyst for social, connected communities.

For property owners, POPP® tables are designed for durability and longevity. They require minimal maintenance and continue to look good all year round.

What type of outdoor space is suited for a POPP® table? Social, active play spaces can include:

• Ground floor amenity courtyards;
• Podium-level green spaces;
• Rooftop terraces; and
• Public open spaces for master-planned communities.
  

What table models and configurations do our customers or their design professionals choose?

With varying access restrictions, the most popular models are the HEROair and ICON while the FRESCO offers a strong architectural aesthetic with a removable net for multi-functionality (it was named FRESCO because it moonlights as an al fresco dining table).

Our customers typically have 1-3 POPP® tables in a development. When featured with seating options, lighting, good visibility (for families and children) and other amenities (including barbecues and other play features) - the clustering creates a “table tennis hub” that becomes an active feature for the community. This can be supported by resident programming including weekly “table tennis meetups” (check out our PINGfit model as a kickstarter for community!).

The ROI: Placemaking adds measurable value to developments

The facts?

Well-activated outdoor spaces increase nearby property values by up to 22% [Trust for Public Land, “Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System,” 2009], and $1 of investment in public space generates $20.84 worth of economic benefit [Trust for Public Land, “Economic Benefit Reports”].

With over 3,000 POPP® outdoor table tennis tables installed across Australia and the United States, generating an estimated 22 million games of table tennis every year - plus over 8 million views of POPP® tables on Google Maps, the decision to choose a POPP® table is backed by the numbers. But what are players and communities saying?

“Friends will often meet for lunch in the park and then adjourn for a couple of games of ping pong before heading back to their jobs. Community members tend to congregate where they feel safe and where there is laughter, and in both cases the ping pong tables cater for that.”

David Gibson, Walla Walla, WA

Play Daily — activating your community beyond the table

We are here for the long game - and our Play Daily program is designed to work with end customers, property, community and resident managers to provide them with the tips and tools to maximise their POPP® table. What does this mean for your community? Sustained activations, engaged communities and more happy (and fit) residents! Ask about Play Daily when you say hello.


To discuss your development, request product specifications or arrange a project consultation - email [email protected]