Sandy, UT (11/7/2025) – Sandy city officials, community leaders, and project partners gathered today to break ground on the new Alta Canyon Sports Complex, marking a major milestone for recreation and community wellness in Sandy.
Replacing the 40-year-old Alta Canyon Sports Center, the modern recreation and community center is designed to meet the evolving needs of Sandy’s growing population. The complex is expected to open in early 2027.
The comprehensive two-level facility will serve residents of all ages and fitness levels. The first level will house a full-size gymnasium, an innovative indoor turf field, a community room, group fitness spaces, an outdoor patio and exercise room, pool lockers, nine changing rooms, and modern staff offices and reception area. The second level will feature an indoor walking track, three dedicated cardio fitness areas, a free weight area, weight machines, and an outdoor patio with classroom space.
The design will uphold the center’s signature panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains that have made it a treasured community gathering place for generations.
The project represents a successful public-private partnership, with funding provided by Sandy City, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, which contributed $2 million, and Salt Lake County’s Tourism, Recreation, Culture and Convention program.
“This recreation center will be so much more than a building—it will strengthen the fabric of this community in so many ways,” said Gail Miller, Co-founder of the Larry H. Miller Company. “Supporting projects like this aligns with our core belief that when we invest in people and in the places we call home, we help entire communities thrive. Projects like this take dedication, partnership, and persistence, and they require a common goal: the good of the people.”
Miller, whose family called Sandy home for over 20 years, emphasized the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community that has meant so much to them.
Like the Miller family, Layton Construction is also headquartered in Sandy, bringing local expertise and a deep investment in the community to this project.
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Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,700 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
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