Foglia Foundation Health & Recreation Center
- Foglia Foundation Health & Recreation Center
- Location: Palatine, IL
- Opened: August 2018
- Term: 2018–Present
- Size: 135,000 SF
- Cost: $40 M
CENTERS at Harper College
Overview
In January 2016, CENTERS was selected to manage the $40 million Health and Recreation Center (HRC) upon the completion of a renovation and addition to the Harper athletic and recreation building. During the construction phase, CENTERS served as the owner’s representative with additional responsibilities that included developing the business plan and coordinating FF&E procurement. The HRC is a partnership between Harper College, Palatine Park District, and Northwest Community Healthcare and also home to Harper Hawks Athletics, Kinesiology and Health Education. Thanks to this unique partnership, Harper College has transformed what was once called “the loneliest building on campus” to an inviting and engaging hub for wellness, recreation, health education, and athletics.
Facility Facts
- 135,000 GSF
- 4-Court Fieldhouse
- 3-lane indoor track
- 10,000 SF Weight and Fitness
- 3 Group Fitness Studios
- 6-lane indoor pool
- Harper Hawks Athletics headquarters
- Esports / game room
- Locker rooms
- Northwest Community Healthcare Outpatient Care Center
Julie Bearden, Director
Serving as the Director of Campus Recreation at Harper College, Ms. Bearden is responsible for the operations of a 135,000 SF Health and Recreation Center. She and her team created quality programs and services for the campus community and developed partnerships with Palatine Park District and Northwest Community Healthcare. Previously, she was the Senior Associate Director for CENTERS at Moraine Valley Community College where she led a professional work team in the areas of fitness/wellness including group fitness, personal training, and instructional programs and facilitated the Risk Management Team. Before joining CENTERS, Ms. Beardon worked for 15 years in medically-based wellness centers. She holds many certifications including Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and she graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
