Gulliver Preparatory School opens new sports centre

Gulliver Preparatory School announced the opening of three new buildings on the high school campus — the Athletic Center, Woolworth Family Executive Offices and a multi-story parking garage.

On Saturday, August 17, the school hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, which brought school and community leaders, families, alumni and supporters to campus for a first look at the state-of-the-art facilities.

“The opening of our new Athletic Center, Woolworth Family Executive Offices, and parking garage marks another historic day for Gulliver,” said President Simon Hess. “With the completion of this third phase of our transformational capital campaign, the students, faculty, and staff of the Upper School are now together on one campus, further enriching our experience of community and collaborative spirit.

“We are also thrilled that our exceptional student-athletes and coaches will now practice and compete in the region’s premier sports facility. I look forward to watching our Raiders grow and thrive in these dynamic new spaces — and add exciting new chapters to our championship tradition.”

The new 38,580-square-foot Gulliver Sports Center includes an indoor track, gymnasium, weight room, locker and training rooms, spirits store and more. The facility will be home to several sports teams, including the defending state champion girls volleyball team, as Gulliver’s sports program looks to continue its streak of Miami Herald’s

Winner of the All-Sports Award (5A-1A) for the seventh consecutive time and 23rd time overall in the 2023-24 season.

The addition of a multi-story parking garage to the high school campus not only improves on-campus parking availability, but also provides a new home for Gulliver’s Executive Offices.

The completion of the Sports Centre, Woolworth family offices and multi-storey car park concludes Phase III of Gulliver’s comprehensive investment campaign called “Transformation”.

Together. 2026.” It is also a significant milestone for the school, which has completed its long-term plan to consolidate four academic campuses into two campuses.

“The Board of Trustees continues to be impressed by how our community has come together to create exceptional facilities for current and future generations of Raiders,” said Board Chair Ann Olazabal. “The completion of this phase of our capital campaign represents another significant step in realizing our bold vision and strengthening our legacy. We are deeply grateful to our leadership team, faculty and staff, past and present board members, and our generous financial supporters who have invested in our future.”

As Gulliver campuses grow and expand, student populations will remain the same, ensuring exceptional students and faculty have access to unrivaled, world-class educational opportunities for generations to come.

Key partners who helped deliver the Athletic Center, Woolworth Family Executive Offices and parking garage design include: Zyscovich Architects, NV2A Group, Cumming Group, Bliss & Nyitray Engineers, Louis J. Aguirre & Associates PA, Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates and Chen Moore and Associates.

To learn more about “Transformation. Together. 2026.”, Gulliver’s capital campaign, visit gulliverprep.org/campaign.

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