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Great Lakes - Park & Picnic Areas
Enjoy the great outdoors at the MWR Park and Picnic areas on base. Several shaded picnic sites are available for private parties, as well as command functions. Tables, tents, chairs, grills and yard games available for rent via the Community Recreation Rental Center in Bldg 13. Please call for reservations and current pricing. 847-688-5417
Disc Golf Course
The over five acre disc golf course is located in the open green space across the road from Galley 535. It is bordered by the following streets on base: Fullam, Sampson, Luce and Cluverius. The 9-hole course begins and ends at the intersection of Cluverius Ave. and Luce Blvd. The course and equipment are provided free of charge and open to all hands to use. The seasonal course is available from April to October. Course hours are from 6am to 7pm daily during the season. Score cards/maps, and discs are available for check out at Gym 440/The Fieldhouse, located one block away.
Lakefront Picnic Areas
This picnic area spans the length of the waterfront on base and includes seven covered pavilions. This area is in close proximity to Nunn Beach, the Launch Ramp and the Ship Store/Rental Center (Bldg 13) which sells ice, propane, bait, tackle, snacks and beverages, fishing licenses, firewood and other misc. equipment and supplies. Restroom buildings are available less than a 5-minute walk in either direction at the BeachHouse or the Marina/Rental Center (Bldg. 13). Each pavilion includes a standalone post charcoal grill. Pavilions can accommodate groups of approximately 20- 60 in size. Picnic pavilions are available at no cost, but must be reserved in advance to guarantee the space. Contact the Community Recreation Rental Center/Marina to make a reservation. The Rental Center also has, for a fee, additional tables, chairs, grills, coolers, and outdoor game equipment for your group picnics.
Sea Bee Park
Located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, south of the Marina boathouse, this wooded park area offers a great view of the water, an archery range, fishing and primitive tent camping. Archery kits and targets are available for rent for all age groups, at the Community Recreation Rental Center/ Marina (Bldg 13). The space offers both short and long ranges to match every skill level. All participants must check in at Bldg 13 before using the Archery Range. The primitive tent camping area is located right on the waterfront and includes individual sites and a group site. Individual sites accommodate up to 2 tents and 8 people. The group site accommodates up to 10 tents and 45 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit. An overnight camping permit is available for a fee. All campers must check in at Bldg 13. This area is located less than 1 mile from the Ship Store, which sells ice, propane, bait, tackle, snacks and beverages, fishing license, firewood and other misc equipment and supplies, as well as showers, laundromat and restrooms. The Rental Center also rents tents, sleeping bags, cots, and a wide range of other camping equipment to accommodate you during your stay. Contact 847-688-5417 for more details.