Laker Athletic Center

Spring Lake, Michigan

Firm

TMP Architecture

Client

Spring Lake Public Schools

Area

72,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$11,942,000

Completion Date

09/2025

Ashley Avila Photography

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With highly rated schools and proximity to Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan, Spring Lake, Michigan, has emerged as a desirable community for families. Spring Lake Public Schools consistently field competitive athletic programs, but student athletes and the marching band faced limitations. Inclement weather disrupted year-round practice, and the football stadium’s off-site location created scheduling and transportation challenges.

The Laker Athletic Center is designed to meet these needs while maximizing the community’s investment in expanded indoor programming and enhancing performance. The facility provides premiere, on-campus training space for students, athletes and performing arts programs. The first floor features an expansive multifunctional synthetic turf field and a 6,000-square-foot weight room featuring 24 power racks with integrative technology. The spaces are efficiently supported by a training room, restrooms, and storage.

Positioned above first-floor support spaces, a mezzanine overlooks the field and houses dedicated space for wrestling and competitive cheer and dance teams, programs previously constrained by inadequate or shared spaces. A signature grey, red, white, and black palette reinforces Laker pride throughout the interior.

The design team worked closely with district leaders and stakeholders to design a state-of-the-art athletic center that elevates student development, expands year-round programming, and unites the community in wellness and pride.