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A fitness center in the Drill Hall
MWR and the station’s visitor quarters
along with job opportunities at other
region bases. Employment options
range from childcare and customer
service positions to accounting
technicians and facility managers. MWR
also offers a number of part-time jobs
ideal for active-duty enlisted members.
Energy Zone
301-995-3869/
342-3648
The Energy Zone, located behind the
drill hall, features three studios, mirrors
and changing rooms. The center offers
group exercise classes taught by fitness
specialists for a variety of cardiovascular
workouts. Class times vary
depending on the season. The center
also features dance, yoga, tai-chi and
other specialty classes taught by
professional instructors. Group exercise
passes and registration for specialty
classes are conducted in the Recreation
Office located in the Information,
Tickets and Tours office. All active-duty
and retired military, reserves, DoD
employees, family members, and contractors
are eligible to use this facility.
Recreation & Leisure
Drill Hall
301-342-3508/3648
The drill hall is the center of indoor
recreation and athletics at the station.
Located behind McDonald’s on Cedar
Point Road, the drill hall features four
fitness rooms, sporting activities and a
wide range of information about recreational
opportunities. The drill hall is
open to all active-duty, reservist and
retired military, DoD civilians and their
family members for free. Contractors
may purchase a Fitness and Sports
membership to gain access to the facility.
The following facilities are located
in the drill hall:
Bowling Center
301-342-3994
The Bowling Center is a remodeled,
modern entertainment complex
featuring 12 lanes, Café 300 (a fully
stocked snack bar), Strike Zone (bowling
pro shop), 13th Alley (party area),
league play, tournaments and other
special promotions. Cosmic Bowling is
a popular feature at the center.
Fitness and
Cardiovascular Centers
MWR’s fitness centers feature a
complete line of Body Master® and
LifeCircuit® stations, trained fitness
specialists and a state-of-the-art kiosk
system for designing personalized
fitness programs.
Free Weights Room
This room features plates, bars and
specialized equipment for weightlifters
at the station. The free weights room is
located in the drill hall’s basement.
Indoor Pool
The drill hall’s lifeguard-staffed
indoor pool features six lanes for
fitness and recreational swimming all
year long. Swimming lessons and
aqua-aerobics classes also are offered.
Gear Issue
301-342-3519
At Gear Issue, station residents and
employees may rent indoor and
outdoor recreation equipment. This
includes camping gear, picnic and party
supplies, basketballs and racquets.
Racquetball, Basketball
and Volleyball Courts
The facility houses three regulationsized
racquetball courts, three basketball
courts, one full-sized NCAA
regulation basketball court and one
full-sized regulation volleyball court.
Recreation Office
301-342-3648
The drill hall’s Recreation Office
offers information on Civilian
Recreation Association memberships,
the Energy Zone, ticket sales, station
hunting and fishing permits, Beach
House rental, table and chair rental,
camping reservations, the intramural
sports program, TicketMaster and
upcoming athletic events.
Flight Deck
Lounge
301-342-3200
The Flight Deck Lounge is a popular
place to meet after the work day and
for retirement, birthday and promotion
parties. Special nights featuring
comedians, live bands and other entertainers
highlight the club’s calendar of
events. The lounge is located in the
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites building
and is open to officers and civilian
employees who are eligible for membership
in the Officers’ Club.
Contractors may also use this facility.
Garden Plots
301-342-3508/3648
MWR manages garden plots for resi-