JRC, located at 172 S. Circle Ave., in Bloomingdale, was renovated as part of a $9.9 million referendum passed in the 2016 election. The entire facility was modernized to include committed space for active older adult programming, improved early childhood/ preschool space, and enhanced security throughout. Enhancements to the building include:
- Secure preschool wing on upper level
- Programing space for seniors/active adults
- Improved registration/front desk access
- Interactive play addition for preschool, rental use and birthday parties
- Fitness room and fitness equipment
- Multi-purpose/arts and crafts/kindergarten room(s)
- Multi-purpose room for 125+ people with adjacent covered patio
- Updated teaching/concessions kitchen
- Gymnastic Junior Gym improvements
- Gymnastics ventilation improvements
- Improved gymnastics lobby/viewing area
- Restroom in gymnastics area
- Gymnasium motorized divider curtain and basketball hoops
- Gymnasium lobby/waiting area
- Additional viewing opportunities from upper level into gymnasium
- Infrastructure improvements including plumbing, mechanical, electrical (with added efficiencies) and fire sprinkler system
- Family toilet rooms
- Toilet room in every preschool room
- Improved, modernized finishes
- Additional natural light and skylights
- Exterior façade improvements
