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National Naval Medical Center Base Guide

MWR Serves You!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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MWR InfoCenter
Located just around the corner from Main Street, the MWR InfoCenter answers all your recreational needs. You can learn about the interesting classes, exciting fun runs, and adventurous trips offered by MWR. You may also purchase discount tickets for local amusement parks; movie theaters; special events; and area attractions; nearby ski resorts; and popular parks in the U.S., including Disney theme parks; Universal Studios; and Colonial Williamsburg. Brochures, maps and flyers are also available for quick reference and trip planning. The MWR InfoCenter is an authorized Ticketmaster outlet. Be sure to check the electronic marquee outside the Center to find out about current MWR happenings.

Bethesda Naval Bowling Center
The Bethesda Naval Bowling Center houses 20 bowling lanes with automatic scoring, a snack bar with a large outside deck, a game room with pool tables, video games and a pro shop. Both open play and league bowling are offered year round for all ages. You can bring the whole family - there are even some lanes with automatic bumpers for young or inexperienced bowlers. Various party packages are available for your special events. Packages include bowling, shoe rental, food, drink and a private party room. Call the BowlingCenter to schedule.

Comfort Zone Complex
All military personnel, active duty, retired, reservists and their families are required to present their military ID to use the facilities. Defense Department civilians and non-Defense Department federal employees must purchase a membership to use the facilities.

Indoor Facilities:

  • 25-yd. indoor swimming pool with two saunas, locker rooms
  • Cardio Zone exercise center with theater entertainment
  • Weight Zone strength conditioning area
  • Stretching and abdominal training area
  • Full gymnasium
  • Fitness Studio
  • Liberty Zone Center
Outdoor facilities:
  • Four tennis courts
  • Basketball court
  • Softball field
  • Running track
  • Two picnic pavilions for spring and summer rental
USU Café
The USU Café, located in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, serves breakfast and lunch, and offers catering and banquet services seven days a week for both small and large occasions.

Liberty Zone
The Liberty Zone, a recreational center for fun and relaxation, is located in the Comfort Zone Complex and is home to the Liberty program, which meets the recreational needs of our single and unaccompanied enlisted Sailors who are stationed at NNMC. Join them for a wide variety of trips, sporting events, cultural activities. Watch a movie in the mini movie theater, access the Internet, win prizes in a tournament, play pool, ping pong, foosball, at no cost. You can also snack on some free freshly popped popcorn, enjoy a smoothie or satisfy your appetite at the snack bar.

Child Development Center
The Child Development Center, located at Bldg. 26 on Stokes Road behind the Bowling Center, is a full-time childcare facility for active duty military personnel assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, its tenant commands and the National Capital Area. Defense Department civilians of NNMC and its tenant commands are also eligible to use the facility on a space-available basis. Care is provided for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Navy Child Development Programs. Fees are based on total family income and will not be pro-rated, including weeks with a Federal holiday. A $35 registration fee must be paid in advance and is credited towards first weekly payment. For waiting list or application information, call the Child Development Center at (301) 295-0167.

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