Harper College

Welcome to Campus Recreation

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.

Closures

Court A in the fieldhouse will be closed from Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 31 and will reopen Monday, April 1.

Winter 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.

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: 3/18/24