The Campus
Whether students commute, live on campus in one of our residence halls or University-owned apartments and houses, or are distance learners, studying at North Park allows students to enjoy all the benefits that our campus location has to offer, including the unique experiences that come with our close-knit community. Our campus is a blend of urban life, open spaces, and modern academic resources. Our newest additions include a new science and community life center, a state-of-the-art recreation facility, and an expansive library.
Opened in Fall 2014, the Johnson Center for Science and Community Life is located in the heart of campus, and serves as a hub of student activity. Students learn in its technology-enhanced science and health professions classrooms and laboratories, and connect with resources in academic departments and the Center of Student Engagement. Offices housed within the Johnson Center include Career Development, University Ministries, International Student Services, and Student Success. Students are also able to recharge and study in the Bickner Bistro, the atrium, lounges, and a prayer room.
Helwig Recreation Center houses a state-of-the-art workout facility; a 200-meter, indoor track; a 35-yard practice turf; a climbing wall; coaches’ offices; athletic training facilities; and classroom space. Two short blocks east of the main campus is Holmgren Athletic Complex, including the Ted Hedstrand softball, baseball, soccer, and football fields, designed for both practice and play for recreational and intercollegiate use.
The Paul and Bernice Brandel Library and Learning Center, anchors the southwest corner of the campus north of the river. The library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with many Chicago-area academic libraries, resulting in direct access to millions of books and periodicals. The Archives of North Park University, the Evangelical Covenant Church, and the Swedish-American Historical Society are also located in the library.