Millard Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Millard Public Schools, has announced the groundbreaking of the Millard Activity Center, a project designed “to ignite opportunity, inspire excellence and serve as a cornerstone for the entire Millard community.”
The 85,000 sq. ft. center will be situated on 40 acres next to Keith Lutz Horizon High School at 5300 George B. Lake Parkway, just a few blocks west of 204th & Q Street. It will be one of the largest community-focused projects in the foundation’s history. Construction begins this summer and is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
The facility is being designed by Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture and BCDM Architects. Sampson Construction is the general contractor.
“There are so many unique aspects of Millard that make it a special place to call home,” said Dr. John Schwartz, Superintendent of Millard Public Schools. “We have great schools, terrific families and a strong partnership with the Millard Public Schools Foundation. Through their hard work and the generous donors in our community, we will have a new state-of-the-art facility that is like none other in our area. As soon as people walk through the door, they will realize how special this facility is, and the incredible value it will provide to our young people and families in our community. We are thankful to the foundation and everyone who has come together to make this possible,”
The project is made possible entirely through private funding without the use of tax dollars. Inside this dynamic center, students and families will experience:
• 54,000 sq. ft. of hardwood court space for basketball and volleyball (six full-size courts).
• A custom-designed innovation lab for hands-on exploration in robotics, coding and invention.
• A state-of-the-art esports lounge for competitive gaming and digital skill-building.
• Multipurpose classrooms to host enrichment clubs and summer programs.
• A sports performance training gym built to improve skills, enhance confidence and foster leadership.
• An indoor synthetic turf area — nearly 5,000 sq. ft. — for year-round athletic development.
• An outdoor adventure course that supports physical challenge and resilience.
• A scenic cross-country course winding through nearly 40 acres of natural space.
Millard Public Schools Foundation has selected SportsMan Solutions to lead pre-operational setup and sponsorship efforts for the Millard Activity Center. SportsMan’s work in securing local and regional tenants is projected to drive more than 400,000 annual visitors, from sports teams and summer campers to families, educators and alumni.
Rendering above: BCDM and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
