Noblesville Selects Development Team for USA Gymnastics Center
The city moves forward with its $100 million plan for a new national training facility in Innovation Mile.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Gymnastics
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The Noblesville Board of Public Works has officially selected a development team to design and build a new 200,000-square-foot USA Gymnastics Training and Wellness Center. The facility will be located in Innovation Mile and is designed to support athletes preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Why it matters
This project aims to create a centralized hub for elite athletic training and wellness operations that will anchor the Innovation Mile development. It represents a significant commitment from the city to support national-level sports infrastructure as part of its economic and athletic development strategy.
The planned facility will span 200,000 square feet with an estimated total construction and design cost of $100 million. Noblesville intends to contribute up to 35 percent of the project cost, or $37 million, through an issued tax bond.
The players
Noblesville Board of Public Works
This municipal body is responsible for overseeing public infrastructure and development contracts within the city of Noblesville.
USA Gymnastics
This is the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the United States and is responsible for selecting elite athletes for Olympic competition.
GM Development
This firm serves as the lead developer for the project, overseeing the design and construction team chosen by the city.
Populous
This international architecture firm specializes in the design of large-scale sports and entertainment facilities worldwide.
American Structurepoint
This professional engineering and consulting firm provides infrastructure development services to both public and private sector clients.
The details
GM Development will lead the project team, with Populous serving as the lead architect and American Structurepoint providing civil engineering services. Weddle Brothers Building Group will manage construction, while Gensler has been appointed as the supporting architect for the site.
Timeline
September 2025: USA Gymnastics chose Noblesville as the site for the new facility.
September 2026: The city issued a request for proposals and qualifications to potential developers.
October 27, 2026: The Board of Public Works approved the final project team selection.
Summer 2028: The facility is scheduled for a phased opening to support Olympic preparation.
Season Trajectory
The construction of this facility mirrors the development of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee's national training center network by providing a dedicated hub for elite athletes. It establishes a long-term anchor for athletic training that shifts the city's role in the broader Olympic preparation cycle.
The city's $37 million tax bond contribution will be used to fund the infrastructure required for this large-scale development project. Residents and local businesses can expect formal scoping agreements to follow, which will further define the project's timeline and operational requirements.
The takeaway
The development represents a major expansion of local sports infrastructure that aims to support elite athletes ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle. Interested parties should monitor upcoming city council meetings for final details regarding the project scope and construction timeline.
Further reading
Find more updates on the city's athletic facilities at Noblesville Gymnastics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Current Publishing.
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