Whether it’s a day off, hanging out with friends in town, or you’re simply looking for adventure, Eglin offers a wide variety of activities for your leisure time. Few bases can match the size and quality of Eglin’s facilities and activities.
Fitness Center
Bldg. 810 • 850-882-2302
The Base Fitness and Sports Center is located near the east gate and enlisted club. The 54,000- square-foot center serves an average of 1,500 valued customers each day. It has six racquetball courts, four basketball courts, four volleyball courts, newly renovated men and women’s saunas and three exercise rooms, one complete with Nautilus equipment. Outdoors, there are five softball fields and one football field as well as a soccer area. In addition, there are eight lighted tennis courts. The Fitness Center sells nutritional bars, soft drinks, water and nutritional workout drinks, in addition to having a smoothie vendor in the main entrance.
Frequently named “Best in Air Force Materiel Command,” the Fitness Center operates the largest intramural sports program in AFMC and one of the largest in the Air Force, encompassing 10 different intramural sports. Special events are frequently held including the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, May Fitness Month events, Sports Day and fitness challenges, and the Southeastern Military Athletic basketball tournaments as well as Air Force training camps, tournaments and championships. The Annual Gate-to-Gate Run, My First Tritriathlon, and regular fun runs like the Valentines Day 5K Run/Walk are also hosted by the Fitness Center.
The Fitness Center also manages the Ladies’ Field House located in Building 720, next to Foster Stadium. During the week, there are free aerobic classes available, including


Tai-Kick, Step Circuit Aerobics, Abs and Back Class, Muscle Max, and even professionallyled spinning classes.Co-ed classes are taught at the Ladies Field House, Fitness Center, and Health and Wellness Center. The Men’s Field House, Building 719, features a multi-workout system, lockers, and showers. The fitness annex, known as the HAWC is an up-to-date, attractive facility with a “health club” atmosphere, staffed by fitness trainers who help develop personal fitness programs. Massage therapy is available by appointment. All base personnel are eligible to use the Fitness Center facilities.
Information on facilities and intramural and varsity sports can be obtained by calling the Fitness Center at 882-2302. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness Center
The Eglin HAWC is a special blend of the Medical & Services Squadrons. The Health Promotion Program is a flight of the Aerospace Medical Squadron and the Fitness Annex is a member of the 96th Services Squadron, Combat Support Flight. Building 843 is located behind the fitness center and the east gate pool. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Health Promotion Program, educational and administrative areas are located on the second floor.

Outdoor Recreation
Bldg. 732 Post’l Point • 882-6581
Center at Post’l Point is open Sun - Sat
Winter: 8 am - 5 PM • Summer 8 am - 8 PM
Ben’s Lake Marina 882-7730
Bear Creek Marina 882-5058
East Pool: 882-4959
West Pool: 582-6922
Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation program is one of the largest in the world. Boating safety and children’s water safety programs, diving classes, deep sea fishing and dive charters, camping facilities, boat slips and boat repairs are just some of the programs. A rental facility offers a wide variety of camping and recreational equipment and a large fleet of rental boats. More than 15,000 customers are served per month. Outdoor Recreation is located in Building 732.
Facilities include: Outdoor Adventure Center, FamCamp, Post’l Point Marina, Yacht and Dive Club, two pools, Ben’s Lake


Marina, Bear Creek Marina, a recreational vehicle storage lot, garden plots, a charter fishing and diving boat, several picnic areas with pavilions, and beach operations. Boat storage is available with wet and dry slips at Ben’s Lake Marina and wet slips at Bear Creek Marina. Programs include classes, seminars, and special trips including ski trips, scenic tours, canoeing, parachuting, and the annual swim with the manatees. The staff at Outdoor Recreation will be glad to assist personnel in planning a great outdoor adventure for any group.
The Post’l Point office is open every day in the winter from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the summer from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for boating and outdoor activity rentals.
To contact the Ben’s Lake Marina call 882-7730. To contact the east pool, call 882-4959.
Beach Center
Bldg. 8100 • 244-5378
The Eglin Beach Community Center is located on Okaloosa Island next to the Destin Bridge and is open to all military ranks, retirees, family members, guests, civilian personnel (including all federal employees regardless of duty station), and federal facility contractors. During the summer months, full-time lifeguards are on duty. The original beach center was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, but has been rebuilt and is scheduled to open in 2006.

For anything from a casual beach party or office off-site to an elaborate wedding on the sparkling white sands, you may reserve one of the deck pavilions for your special occasion or rent the indoor facility when closed for parties, meetings, seminars or any special event. They serve an excellent variety of foods for lunch and dinner.
Yacht Club & Dive Flight
Bldg. 2816 • 651-3122
Friday 6 PM - closing, Saturday as scheduled
Eglin’s Yacht & Dive Club is organized to provide a social outlet for members of the Eglin community who share a common interest in boating and/or scuba diving. Owning a boat or having scuba gear is not a condition of membership. Boating functions such as regattas, sailing, power boating, weekend club cruises, scuba diving, dive trips to local and worldwide locations, and many social events/outings are on the regular agenda at the Yacht Club. Year-round scuba diving lessons are offered. Membership is offered to all active-duty and retired military personnel, TDY to Eglin, Hurlburt Field or the surrounding area, civilian personnel, and employees of organizations working under valid base contracts. Dues are $5 per month, payable in October of each year and are pro-rated


for new members who join after October. There is an initiation fee of $15 for new members. The Yacht Club is located in Building 2816. Hours of operation are Friday from 6 p.m. to closing, and Saturday as scheduled.
For more information visit the Eglin Yacht Club Web page at http://members.cox.net/eyc/main.htm.
Eglin AFB Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation Program
The Eglin Natural Resources Branch, locally known as Jackson Guard, is tasked with management of the vast natural resources found throughout the 464,000 acre Eglin reservation. Approximately 280,000 acres of the reservation are open to public use and enjoyment and specific information regarding hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities can be obtained by contacting or visiting the Natural Resources Branch office at 107 Hwy. 85 North, Niceville, Fla. A permit is required to recreate on the reservation; and in addition to providing maps, regulations and permit fee information, the Natural Resources office has educational displays that promote Eglin’s rare and sensitive natural communities and management efforts.
The Natural Resources Branch hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday

7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sundays and Federal holidays closed.
Additional information may be obtained by calling Jackson Guard at 882-4164. Jackson Guard is closed on Sundays and Federal holidays.
Golf Course
Phone: 882-2949
For tee times call 729-FORE
The Eglin Golf Course is 36-holes of championship golf. Open year-round, it’s ranked first in Air Force Materiel Command, third in U.S. military courses and 61st among the thousands of great Florida courses. The course is located four miles east of the east gate in Niceville. The Golf Course complex consists of 450 acres with 250 acres of fairways and greens and two separate courses - the Eagle and Falcon. An astounding 100,000 rounds of golf are played per year. The facility offers a wide range of services, including a pro shop, 144 automated carts, locker storage, rental equipment, lighted driving range, a chipping green and two practice putting greens, one of which is lighted. There are rain shelters on both courses and a lightning warning system has been installed for the golfers’ safety.
There is an Intramural Golf Program with 35 teams, and a PGA Teaching Professional who heads the Eglin Golf School, as well as gives clinics, private lessons, and provides a club repair service. Junior golf programs, a personal handicap system, and an automated tee time system are also offered.
Food services include the Club House Snack Bar, cocktail bar, beverage and snack carts on the course, and catering for special

functions for up to 125 people. Breakfast is served seven days a week. An extensive snack bar menu is available daily with hot lunch specials offered on weekdays.
The Pro Shop carries a great selection of golfing equipment and apparel. Choose from names like Ping, Calloway, Cobra and many more. Professional assistance is available to help. Show an Eglin club card for a 10 percent discount on purchases in the pro-shop and snack bar – golf clubs, group and catering purchases excluded.
Aero Club
Phone: 882-5148
Emerald Coast Flyers Aero Club is one of the largest military flying aero clubs in the nation. The club offers an FAA/VA approved part 141 certified flight school with the following certificates and ratings: private pilot, commercial, instrument, flight instructor, multi-engine and airline transportation pilot. For those individuals who already hold a private pilot’s certificate and want advanced training, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs will pay 60 percent of the cost for students who are VA eligible. A pinch-hitter course is available for those interested in flying, but who do not want to apply for a license at this time.


The Emerald Coast Flyers boast 200 members, an outstanding safety record, and the most modern aircraft fleet of any Aero Club. Eligibility to join extends to active-duty military, retirees, family members, civilian personnel, base contractors, and Civil Air Patrol members.
An open house is held the first Sunday afternoon of each month in Building 898 for interested persons. Plane rides over the local area are offered during open house hours for $15 per person. Visit the club in Building 898 for information on classes. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information Tickets & Travel
882-5930
Information, Tickets & Travel provides discount tickets and organizes tours to a variety of destinations – everything from a trip to the local zoo to a vacation in Hawaii. Tours often visit popular recreational areas, festivals, shopping spots, sporting events, amusement parks and casinos. A touring motor coach is also available for charter by base organizations. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, weekend getaway, a cruise, or a trip to an exotic destination, ITT can get you there.
Customers may obtain packages on hotel reservations, maps, brochures on their areas of interest, and discount cards for events and venues. ITT is now a full-service travel agency. Whether planning a flight or cruise, around the corner or around the world, visit them for all leisure travel arrangements. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Building 54.
Skills Center
Bldg. 721 • 882-5467
Car Wash open 24 hours
The Skills Development Center is one of the finest and largest skills development programs in the Air Force. The center offers an auto skills shop, crafts store, ceramics, wood shop, frame shop, plaque plus, silkscreen printing services, and 24-hour car wash.
For safety reasons, there are age limits in certain sections of the facility, and equipment qualification cards must be issued for certain programs. Department of Defense civilians and base contractors are eligible to use all shops on a space available basis.
Auto Skills Shop - (882-2484) In our twenty-bay Auto Crafts Center patrons can do minor and major engine repairs and body work. There are four lifts, welding, a paint booth, spin balancing, tire changing, and alignment are also offered. For do-it-yourselfers, they have mechanics to assist patrons and the latest up-to-date equipment to help diagnose your car’s problems. Special parts can be ordered. Watch for our automotive classes.
Crafts Store - The Sales Store has a wide variety of arts and crafts material. They carry supplies for all types of popular crafts from cross-stitch and stamping to T-shirt painting and scrap booking. Art supplies for oil, acrylic and watercolor painting and instruction books are also available for all ages and all skill levels. A variety of arts and crafts classes are offered monthly.
Frame Shop - The Frame Shop staff is available to assist in selecting and completing any framing project. They have in stock and special order frame molding, matting, glass and a line of (^top of section)


ready-made frames at outstanding prices. Framing classes are taught, and there is a work area for “do-it yourselfers.”
Ceramics - The Ceramics Shop has the latest green ware, a full line of ceramic supplies and classes on all the latest techniques. They also offer “make-it-and-take-it” sessions in Ceramics and host Family Night for ceramics painting.
Wood Shop - The Wood Shop staff helps create more storage space; helps repair furniture, or design and plan a project for the home or office. Furniture kits are also available. Safety orientation is required before using shop equipment. The Wood Shop carries oak and walnut. Woodworking classes are also available.
Plaques Plus - The Plaques Plus is the award, gifts and apparel shop. Personalize or design awards, plaques, PCS or retirement gifts, shadowbox, mug, T-shirt, hat, desk nameplate or other gift ideas. A professional silk-screening service is also offered for larger orders. This is a great place to go for squadron awards and personalized gifts. Violin, guitar and piano classes are offered at the center as well as a dog obedience class.
Sand & Spur
Located down the street from the
Main Base Exchange • 882-5504
The Sand & Spur Riding Club is a membership organization with about 60 members. Members may stable their horses on base and use the pastures and training facilities, all of which are maintained by club members through workdays and self-help projects. The club sponsors horse shows, socials and equestrian events. Club membership is open to the entire Eglin community, military and civilian. They are located down the street from the Base Exchange.

Bowling Center
Bldg. 51 • 882-3352
The Eglin Bowling Center, Building 51, is one of the largest military bowling centers in the United States with 32 lanes equipped with automatic scorers. A variety of bowling programs for all ages are available with men’s, women’s, and mixed leagues as well as bumper bowling and special youth programs. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. depending on the season, Friday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to midnight (summer), 10 a.m. to midnight (winter), and Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The pro shop carries a wide variety of bowling accessories, and offers custom ball drilling. A quality snack bar offers an extensive selection of food including a hot lunch buffet, drinks, and snacks at reasonable prices. The center offers several youth party packages and the staff is experienced at designing successful tournaments, fund raisers or parties for the office, squadron, or private organization. Call 882-8109 for information on parties.
For a great new form of entertainment, try LaserStorm bowling from 9 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday. It’s the hottest trend and Eglin does it best with lights, lasers, strobes, fog and a 12,000 watt sound system which thumps out music live via satellite. Combine this techno-entertainment with pins and balls that glow in the dark and you’ve got futuristic bowling the Eglin way.
Call 882-3352 for information on planning a


LaserStorm party, forming a bowling league or planning a great squadron party, sports day, or tournament. Don’t forget to show an Eglin club card for a 10 percent discount on purchases, group purchases excluded.
Bowling Center Snack Bar • 882-8109
The Snack Bar is open the same time as the Bowling Center, except the grill opens at
7 a.m., Monday through Friday for breakfast, and closes each night 30 minutes prior to the facility closing time. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Air Force Armament Museum
882-4063 • 100 Museum Drive
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542
FREE ADMISSION
Open From 9:30 am to 4:30 PM
Closed all federal holidays
Beginning Oct. 1, 2006 the museum will be closed on Sundays.
The outdoor area, which contains 25 aircraft will remain open during daylight hours and is also free to the public.
The museum offers many attractions, including a theater, Air Commando – Special Operations exhibit, a weapons vault, and a gift shop. Inside the museum, visitors can see vintage aircraft, a P-51 Mustang, a P-47, a F-80 Shooting Star, and a F-105 Thunder chief. On the outside exhibits visitors can view a variation of attractions such as the SR-71 Black Bird, B-17, B-25, T-33 trainer, F-84, F-86, F-89, F-100, F-101, F-104, RB-47, B-52, B-57, C-131, F-15, F-16, F-111, A-10, O-2, AC- 130 Gunship, F-4, helicopter, missiles, and more. The theater offers a video on the

history of Eglin and its role in the development of armaments. The Special Operations exhibit includes a collection of historical memorabilia tracing the heritage of the Air Commandos and Special Operations forces from World War II to the present. The gun vault displays small arms and guns developed for use by the Air Force.
The gift shop contains a varied line of gift items that are moderately priced. For museum information, call 882-4063 or visit the Web site at: www.eglin.af.mil/museum.
All Conflicts' Memorial
A memorial dedicated to all veterans of all branches of the service proudly stands overlooking Memorial Lake on Eglin Boulevard. The All Conflicts’ Memorial was built with private donations and volunteer labor. The All Conflicts’ Memorial Council presented the memorial to Eglin Air Force Base on August 15, 1995, displaying plaques depicting World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and other conflicts. Stained glass arches feature veterans from different eras and branches of service such as prisoners of war, soldiers wounded in action and military members killed in action.
People throughout the area sponsored the bricks that serve as the base of the memorial. Inscribed bricks can be sponsored in the name of any veteran, living or deceased, by contacting the Air


Force Armament Museum Foundation at 651-1808.
Take the time to visit the All Conflicts’ Memorial and share in the tribute to this country’s veterans.