Harper College

Welcome to Campus Recreation

The Rec Center is OPEN!

The Health and Recreation Center is scheduled to remain open through Saturday, March 30 (closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter).  All classes, programs and facility rentals will continue as normal. The remainder of the campus is closed due to low internal temperatures caused by construction. Due to the low temperatures the pool will be closed on Thursday, March 28 and will tentatively reopen on Friday, March 29. We will continue to monitor our internal temperatures over the next two days, so check our webpage for updates.

Closures and Maintenance

  • March 18 to 31: Court A in the fieldhouse and the Dance Studio will be closed through Sunday, March 31 and will reopen Monday, April 1.
  • March 25 to 29: Limited hot water and towel service due to a scheduled steam shutdown for maintenance.
  • March 25 to 29: The Egaming Room will be closed this week (Spring Break) and will reopen on Monday, April 1.
  • March 28: The pool will be closed and will tentatively reopen in Friday, March 29. Please check this webpage for updates.

The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to enriching the quality of life for Harper students and the surrounding community by providing innovative, educational and recreational opportunities and programs. Sign up for our newsletter. 

The Health and Recreation Center (Building M)

Membership to the Health and Recreation Center is available to Harper students, employees, and the surrounding community. The Health and Recreation Center is a new state-of-the-art 135,000 square foot facility and is managed by the Department of Campus Recreation.

Hours of Operation

Monday thru Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Annual Closures:

Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Tuesday after Christmas: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Year's Eve: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Year’s Day: Closed 
Easter Sunday: Closed
Memorial Day: Closed 
July 3: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Independence Day: Closed
Friday August 11 to Sunday, August 13: Closed for Annual Cleaning
Labor Day: Closed 
Thanksgiving Day: Closed 
Friday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harper Student Access Dates

  • Spring 2024 Term: January 15 - May 19

Our Partners

The Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center (a partnership between Harper College, Northwest Community Healthcare and Palatine Park District) is open. 

For inquiries regarding the Health and Recreation Center, please contact Julie Bearden at 847.925.6801 or jbearden@harpercollege.edu. For membership questions please contact Frank Wawrzyniak at 847.925.6889 or wf29716@harpercollege.edu. Please visit our FAQ page for more information.

Upcoming Events

Contact Us

Map of Building M, Health and Recreation Center

Campus Recreation
Building M
847.925.6825

1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last Updated: 3/28/24