Community celebrates completion of major renovations at Luxton Recreation Center

Posted on 8 October, 2025

A group of people stand in front of the new Spark'd Studios location in Luxton Recreation Center. They are just about to cut a red ribbon.

Project includes a new Spark’d Studios location, which offers free, top-of-the-line multimedia equipment, programs, and mentorship for youth

Yesterday, October 7, 2025, local students and neighborhood residents joined Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff and officials to celebrate the completion of a major building renovation project at Luxton Recreation Center that includes a new Spark’d Studios location.

Spark’d Studios are dedicated spaces where young people can access technology, build creative multimedia skills and explore creative careers. In addition to open studio time, each location offers free programs, projects and mentorship from full-time creative professional staff.

Luxton is the fifth Spark’d Studios location to open in the Minneapolis park system. Others are operating at Powderhorn, Harrison and Whittier recreation centers and the River Hub at Graco Park; a sixth location is planned to open in 2026 at Phillips Community Center.

Luxton Spark’d Studio Equipment

Spark’d Studios feature top-of-the-line multimedia equipment and staff who help youth, teens and young adults to explore their interests. The Luxton Spark’d Studio offers:

  • Mac computers and laptops with design software
  • Audio recording station with podcasting microphones and sound editing software
  • Photo/video cameras, lighting kits, backdrops and tripods
  • Green screen technology and video editing software
  • Gaming station with Nintendo Switch
  • 3D printer, color printer, and vinyl printer
  • Crafting materials and art supplies

As part of the Spark’d Studio construction project, a new meeting room was added to Luxton Recreation Center, and its restrooms, kitchen and craft room were renovated.

Hours and Information

The studio is open Monday-Friday after school starting at 3 pm and open as late as 8 pm. Drop-in open studio time is offered to access the equipment as well as structured classes. Ask the front desk or call Luxton Recreation Center at 612-370-4925 for current information.

You can use this link to browse programs across all Spark’d Studios: Current and upcoming Spark’d Studios programs

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Spark’d Studios website

Follow @sparkdmpls on Instagram or YouTube for updates straight from the Studios.

Questions? Email sparkd@minneapolisparks.org.

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