Recreation

JBLM Intramural Sports offers seasonal leagues in softball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball for unit and individual participation.

Kayak Education Center offers rentals, lessons, and guided trips on American Lake and Pacific Northwest waters.

JBLM MST Program provides after-school activities, homework help, STEM projects, and social events for grades 6-12.

JBLM Obstacle Course offers confidence and obstacle training lanes for unit PT, team building, and individual fitness.

Annual JBLM Oktoberfest features German beer, bratwurst, live music, and family activities at the American Lake Conference Center.

JBLM outdoor courts offer basketball pickup games, tennis matches, and league play.

Outdoor Recreation Education offers hiking trips, camping clinics, rock climbing, and wilderness skills classes.

MWR Party Rental provides tents, tables, chairs, bounce houses, and event equipment for military functions.

JBLM Photo Studio offers portrait sessions, passport photos, and a darkroom for film photography enthusiasts.

JBLM PT fields and tracks are available for unit physical training, individual workouts, and organized runs across multiple locations on base.

JBLM has reservable picnic pavilions with BBQ grills and tables throughout the installation for unit events and family gatherings.

Multiple playgrounds and family parks throughout JBLM housing areas and Main Post offer safe outdoor play spaces for military children.

Annual Polar Bear Plunge at American Lake raises funds for MWR programs while brave participants take the chilly dip.

Indoor racquetball courts available at JBLM fitness centers for reservation. Equipment available for checkout.

JBLM RC Flyers Field provides a designated area for flying remote control aircraft and drones for hobbyists on the installation.

JBLM Rod & Gun Club organizes fishing derbies, hunting trips, and outdoor recreation events for military members and families.

JBLM rugby and lacrosse fields support club sports, intramural competition, and open play.

JBLM running trails cover multiple routes through the installation for PT, jogging, and unit runs.

RV park and campground on Lewis Main offering full hook-up sites (water, electric, sewer), tent camping areas, fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. Close to base amenities and local attractions. Reservations recommended during summer.

Outdoor Recreation rents skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and winter sports equipment at military discount prices.

JBLM Softball Complex hosts intramural leagues, unit tournaments, and open play on lighted fields.

The Wall Teen Center provides a safe hangout with gaming, snacks, homework help, and social activities for military teens 13-18.

JBLM Tennis Courts offer multiple well-maintained courts for recreational and competitive play, available by reservation or walk-on.

JBLM hosts an annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring all who served with speeches, wreath laying, and community gathering.