army + air force · tacoma, washington
Find base services, local businesses and practical resources around Lewis Main, Lewis North and McChord Field.
recreation
Cowan Stadium, 2170 Bitar Avenue · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 520-942-6947
JBLM MWR Intramural Sports lists soccer and flag football. Contact the office at Cowan Stadium for field locations and current schedules.
Multiple locations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-5200
JBLM MWR describes family recreation areas including Freedom Park, Shoreline Park and Summer Cove. The phone is JBLM MWR general information; ask about the specific park before visiting.
American Lake, JBLM · Tacoma, Washington
(253) 966-4751
Annual Polar Bear Plunge at American Lake raises funds for MWR programs while brave participants take the chilly dip.
Multiple locations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
JBLM offers the Northwest Adventure Center Travel Camp on American Lake and Holiday Park FamCamp on McChord Field. The primary phone is for Northwest Adventure Center reservations; the alternate is Holiday Park.
Cowan Stadium, 2170 Bitar Avenue · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 520-942-6947
Cowan Stadium is a JBLM football stadium with a track. Contact Intramural Sports for access and information on other training fields.
LeMay - America's Car Museum, 2702, East D Street, Dome District, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98421, United States · Tacoma, Washington State
253-779-8490
LeMay - America’s Car Museum-JB Lewis-McChord — RECREATION near Tacoma, Washington State
4320 Main Street and Constitution Drive · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7206
The Lewis Army Museum preserves the history of the Army in the Pacific Northwest and occupies the historic Red Shield Inn. Visitors without base access need a sponsor; contact the JBLM Visitor Center at 253-967-4794 for entry information.
Bldg 758, McChord Field, JBLM · Tacoma, Washington
253-982-6719
McChord Arts & Crafts Center offers custom framing, engraving, ceramics, and craft classes for military hobbyists.
Palouse Falls Road · LaCrosse, WA
+1 509-646-3229
Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site is in eastern Washington near LaCrosse, far from JBLM. It is a day-use park with waterfall viewpoints; trails into the canyon and to the base of the falls are permanently closed. Check Washington…
5400 North Pearl Street · Tacoma, WA
+1 253-305-1030
Point Defiance Park is a Parks Tacoma park with trails, beaches, gardens and attractions. Individual attraction hours vary. The listed number is Parks Tacoma general information.
5005 Ruston Way · Tacoma, WA
+1 253 752 2185
Point Ruston is a waterfront district with shopping, dining and recreation. The listed number reaches its main office. The photo shows Point Ruston in 2016.
State Route 16, Tacoma Narrows · Tacoma, WA
866-936-8246
The Tacoma Narrows bridges carry State Route 16 between Tacoma and Gig Harbor. Tolls apply eastbound toward Tacoma. The listed phone is Good To Go! toll customer service. The photo shows the bridges in 2025.
6500 South Sheridan Avenue · Tacoma, WA
+1 253-305-1030
Wapato Park in Tacoma has a lake trail, playground, picnic shelters and an off-leash dog park. On August 20, 2026, Parks Tacoma reported a toxic algae advisory: people and pets should avoid visible algae. Check the park website for current…
Whispering Firs Golf Course, 895 Lincoln Blvd. · JBLM-McChord Field, Washington
+12539822124
18-hole golf course at McChord Field with a well-stocked pro shop, driving range, and snack bar. Beautiful fairways with Pacific Northwest scenery. Open to all ranks and DoD civilians.
Whispering Firs Golf Course, 895 Lincoln Blvd. · JBLM-McChord Field, Washington
+12539822124
Official Army MWR contact information for Whispering Firs Golf Course. Check current services, registration requirements and visitor access with the facility before visiting.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-477-5756
This named center and its location could not be independently confirmed. The phone is for a separate alternative, the Warrior Zone, an MWR recreation facility for ages 18 and over at 11592 17th and D Streets, Lewis North.
6397 Garcia Boulevard, Lewis Main · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-4441
Hillside Youth Center provides youth programs on Lewis Main. The previously listed name “The Wall” was not independently confirmed. Contact the center for program eligibility, registration and current activities.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
MWR lists community garden plots at Lewis North and McChord Field. The phone is for the Northwest Adventure Center, which handles rental details; call for exact plot locations, eligibility and availability.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
The named site, its exact location and previously described amenities could not be independently confirmed. The phone is for the Northwest Adventure Center; call it for current JBLM outdoor recreation and park information.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
A JBLM club by this name and its location could not be independently confirmed. The phone is for the Northwest Adventure Center, which can advise on outdoor recreation; the Army directs hunting and fishing permit inquiries to JBLM…
8050 NCO Beach Road, Lewis North · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-3405
An earlier Army MWR directory listed a Scuba Diving Center at the Northwest Adventure Center, and a dive equipment provider lists this scuba number. Current classes and operation are not confirmed. Call the listed scuba number or Northwest…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
A JBLM cabin by this name and its location could not be independently confirmed. MWR separately lists lakeside cabins; the phone is for the Northwest Adventure Center and can be used to ask about current cabin availability.
8050 NCO Beach Road, Lewis North · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-967-7744
The earlier listing referred to a Kayak Education Center, whose current status could not be confirmed. The Northwest Adventure Center offers outdoor recreation and equipment rentals; call to ask about current kayaking opportunities.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
+1 253-477-5756
This named center and its location could not be independently confirmed. The phone is for a separate alternative, the Warrior Zone, an MWR recreation facility for ages 18 and over at 11592 17th and D Streets, Lewis North.
joint base lewis-mcchord
Joint Base Lewis-McChord sits along the Interstate 5 corridor near Tacoma and brings together Lewis Main, Lewis North and McChord Field. It is home to I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing, with a community that includes soldiers, airmen, military families, civilian employees and visitors.
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quick answers
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a joint Army and Air Force installation near Tacoma, Washington. Its major organizations include I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing, and its primary areas include Lewis Main, Lewis North and McChord Field.
JBLM is in Pierce County near Tacoma, Washington, along Interstate 5. Lewis Main is commonly reached from I-5 Exit 120, while McChord Field is commonly reached from Exit 125. Check the official gate page before traveling because access routes and hours can change.
JBLM is a controlled-access installation. Visitors without an accepted Department of Defense ID generally need to stop at a Visitor Control Center for a temporary pass and meet sponsorship and identification requirements. Confirm current rules with the official JBLM visitor and gate information page.
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No. DutyStation.ai is an independent directory and is not an official Department of Defense, Army or Air Force website. Use the linked official JBLM resources to confirm access, hours, eligibility and other time-sensitive information.