Indoor Multipurpose Facility
Kentwood, MI | Under Construction
The new multipurpose indoor facility at East Kentwood High School is designed to serve the diverse needs of athletic teams, student organizations, and community partners across the district year-round. At 108,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art space is one of the only full-size indoor football fields in Michigan and is designed to elevate both athletic and educational experiences.
Designed with inclusivity, flexibility, and long-term community value in mind, the facility offers a regulation-size football field with striping for softball, baseball, and lacrosse; a 55-yard turf soccer field; four-lane sprinting and training track; two band towers; and additional flex space to accommodate a wide range of programs. The field area is surrounded by clean, modern finishes, including endwall storage, solid-colored wall padding, and perimeter netting. AV boards for media, timekeeping and scoring will enhance the game-day like experience for athletes.
Sports & Recreation
One of the defining features of the facility is the collegiate-inspired entrance experience. Set 12 feet above the field at the 50-yard line, the entrance creates a concourse-level balcony that is both welcoming and dynamic. The indoor facility will also have high visibility from the adjacent football stadium. This visual and physical connection between the high school, freshman campus, and stadium reinforces the facility’s role as a unifying, central hub on campus.
Inside, a tiered, 100+ person team room serves as an inspiring space for building team culture, supporting collaboration and watching game film. Prominent branding elements such as Kentwood’s signature “positive red” paint and custom logo turf reinforce district pride throughout the facility.
Thoughtfully designed to support the entire district, the multipurpose space can be subdivided to accommodate multiple teams and activities simultaneously, maximizing its usefulness and accessibility for students and the community. Reflecting a commitment to sustainability and stewardship, a considerable number of trees will be planted throughout the district to replace the foliage displaced during construction.
The new indoor facility is set to become a destination practice facility for the area — a true reflection of the investment in student opportunity, community connection, and the future of athletics and education in Kentwood.
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