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Mort Harris Recreational Center
The Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center (MHRFC) is an athletic facility conveniently located in the center of Wayne State University. The facility is named after philanthropist and alumni Mort Harris, for his continued support and special interest in the productivity of Wayne State University. MHRFC was constructed in 1999-2000 as a technique to encourage physical fitness, and to motivate commuting students to spend more time on campus. Built at a cost of $15 million, the 78,000 square foot (7,250m2) building opened September 12, 2000 joining Wayne State’s recent additions to the economic vitality of Detroit. MHRFC includes 10,000 square foot fitness area with cardiovascular equipment and free weights (1). Additionally, it contains a full-sized gymnasium with 2 basketball courts, an aerobic/group fitness area, a 3-lane walking track, and a 30- foot indoor climbing wall with multiple changing paths.

MHRFC supervises many recreational and wellness programs, and provides services such as fitness evaluation, a personal training, and Nutritional Services. This Facility also administers many activities for instance kickboxing, Tai Chi, Yoga, golf, and boot camp. After four years of operations, MHRFC changed management to Wayne State University from Stay Well Corp. of Minneapolis. This change resulted in Wayne State University Students being assessed a $25 maintenance fee. In 2007, the recreational facility went through a $3 million renovation that removed the pool area, which in turn added extensions to several other areas such as cardio, weight training, and group fitness.