Hours and Facilities
Helwig Recreation Center is located on North Park’s campus at the corner of Kedzie and Carmen avenues. The building’s physical address is 3205 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. The front desk of the building can be reached at (773) 244-5700.
Spring 2020
Helwig Recreation Center will be closed for Easter Break April 10- April 12
| Monday – Thursday | 7:00 am- 11:00pm |
| Friday | 7:00am- 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am- 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 2:00pm- 8:00pm |
North Park University and Helwig Recreation Center management may modify hours and close early under certain conditions without prior notice.
You must have a current and valid North Park ID to access Helwig Recreation Center.
First Floor
Donna and Jim Blair Fitness Area
- Upright Bikes
- Recumbent Bikes
- Rowing Machines
- Stairclimbers
- Stairmill
- Adaptive Motion Trainers
- Treadmills
- Elliptical Cross Trainers
- Selectorized Weight Machines
- Adjustable Multipurpose Cable Machines
- Free weights, kettle bells, and body bars
- Fitness mats
- Stability and Bosu balls
- Stretching area
- Jon and Linda Brorson Climbing Wall
- 200-meter, 2-lane indoor track
- 2 basketball and 3 volleyball courts
- 35-yard practice turf
Second Floor
Fitness class floor
- Spinning bikes
- Free weights
- Yoga mats
- Pilates rings
- Punching bag
Lower Level
John and Bev Schwan Weight Room
- Adjustable Multipurpose Cable Machines
- Plate Loaded Hammer Strength Machines
- Adjustable Cable Cross Over Machine
- Free Weights: Dumbbells, Plates, and Olympic Bars
- Flat and Adjustable Benches
- Smith Machine
- Lifting Platforms
- Abdominal Work Station
- Back Extension Bench
- Leg Raise
Swimming at Northeastern Illinois University
All North Park students, faculty and staff have access to NEIU’s pool and recreation center during the school year. You must have a valid North Park ID to gain access. Please contact Ericka Adams with questions.