Helwig Recreation Center

Completed in 2006, the Helwig Recreation Center boasts some of the most dynamic practice, strength and conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation, and recreation spaces in the nation.

Two collegiate size basketball courts with 12 adjustable goals support the men’s and women’s basketball program. The area can also provide enough space for three volleyball courts for women’s volleyball practice.

Provides 35 yards of FieldTurf for indoor baseball, football, golf, soccer, and softball practice. FieldTurf mirrors the surface on our outdoor athletic complexes, making North Park the only CCIW school to be able to practice on their game surface during the winter.

A two-lane 200 meter track, with a state of the art Mondo surface, provides indoor practice space for the track and field team.

5,000 square feet comprised of industry leader Hammer Strength brand equipment, both plate loaded and free weight machines. 12 fully equipped power lifting stations with wooden platforms to accommodate 24 athletes simultaneously.

35 pieces of cardio equipment including elliptical trainers, treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, rowing ergometers, and stair climbers. Also, includes 18 pieces of selectorized equipment for circuit training.

Multiple table evaluation and rehabilitation space for athletic care and prevention. This space also includes a hydrotherapy room and private evaluation area for team physician analysis.

90 feet of dividable cage space supports the baseball and softball teams. A fine gauge net allows for indoor golf practice as well.

Indoor cage and throwing curtain designed for indoor throwing practice in field events.

Indoor pit area supports high jump, long jump and the pole vault.

Our state-of-the-art indoor climbing wall and traverse wall adds an athletic and adventurous component to each user’s workout. The 26’ high x 12’ wide climbing wall is equipped with three routes and has 75 holds that can be changed to vary routes and meet all climbing levels.

Multi-use area designed for group fitness classes and university gatherings.

Four wireless classrooms with built in media systems support general education classes. Also provides meeting and video analysis space for athletic teams.

A gathering space on the mezzanine level for used for recruiting, athletic staff meetings, and SAAC meetings. This area showcases collages of all North Park sports as well as highlighting the five National Championship trophies for men’s basketball.

The Helwig Recreation Center is a secured facility for the use of North Park students, faculty, and staff. Patrons must present a current NPU ID card to gain admittance.