MWR

Aquatics

FRP Indoor Pool, 444-2134
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0600-0800, 1100-1800
Sat – 0800-1200
Closed Sundays & Holidays.
This indoor pool is one of the few 50-meter pools in the Hampton Roads area. The FRP Indoor Pool is open for lap swim only.

Q-80, 444-1268
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0500-2000
Sat & Sun – 1300-1800
Holidays – 1200-1830

Located inside the Waterfront Athletic Complex, this pool is a 6 lane, 25-meter pool. The pool is open for lap swim only from 0500- 1400, Monday thru Friday. The pool is open for lap/open swim Monday thru Friday, from 1400-2000. During the weekend hours of operation the pool is open for lap/open swim.

FRP Outdoor Pool, 444-2134
Hours of Operation:
Weekends – 1100-1800,
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend Wed-Sun – 1100-1800,
June-Labor Day Holidays 1100-1800
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

FRP outdoor pool is a 5-lane, 33 meter pool located outdoors adjacent to the FRP indoor pool. There is a double chute slide, 1 lap lane and large kiddie pool that is 14 inches deep. Swim lessons are held during the summer at this pool.

Marina & Sailing Center, 444-2918
Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours (May 1-September 30)
Mon-Sun- 0900-1800
Winter Hours (October 1-April 30)
Mon-Fri- 0830-1700

The Marina & Sailing Center is located at the bend of Tow Way and Massey Hughes Drive. A wide variety of watercraft are available for rent including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and thirty-four foot keelboats. Sailing classes are available year round. Wet slips on floating and fixed piers are available for boat owners.

Park & Picnic Reservations
For reservations, call 444-7220
Naval Station Norfolk MWR operates two parks on the installation: Breezy Point Park is available by reservation. Both facilities offer facilities for picnics, softball, volleyball and horseshoes. Salt Marsh Park has facilities for picnics, volleyball and nature observation. Use of Salt Marsh Park is on a first-come, first-served basis, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

Pierside Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. CEP-127, 445-0646
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs – 1000-2200
Fri & Sat- 1000-2400
Sun – 1300-1900
Holidays – Call Center for Availability

Pierside Lanes is located just inside Gate 5 on the left side of B Aveue. This center offers both league bowling and open play. The SPINZ snack bar offers lunch specials Monday-Friday 1000-1300. Amenities include a pro shop, Free WiFi and Extreme Bowling Fridays and Saturdays from 2000 to close. Rent the bowling facility for just about any occasion including, children’s birthday parties, re-enlistments, command functions and/or private parties. Reservations can be made for large groups.

Child & Youth Programs

Youth Center, 444-8259
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0530-1800
Weekends & Holidays: Not Open
Building U-40, 1st Ave & Bellinger Blvd.
The Child and Youth Department offers a wide variety of sports and recreational activities, school-age care, day camps, teen programs and special family events. The summer program features the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program sponsored and funded by the Department of Justice and the Drug Reduction Task Force. School-age care and day camps focus on a variety of age appropriate activities.

Childcare Resource & Referral
Toll free 1-866-NAVY CDC (628-9232).
Childcare R&R will assist you with selecting your child care needs to include, yet not limited to, providing care in a CDC or 24/7 Center setting.

Willoughby Child Development Center, 444-3007
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0530-1800
Weekends & Holidays: Not Open
The NSN Willoughby Child Development Center offers a quality child development program provided for children ages six weeks through five years. A center-based program allows opportunities for your child to socialize with other children his/her age in a setting designed for young children in a classroom environment.

Naval Station Norfolk 24/7 Center, 445-8815
The NSN 24/7 Center offers child-care for children of watch standers and shift workers. This Center is specifically designed to incorporate features of both a home and CDC. They focus on a variety of age appropriate activities. Contact the Childcare R&R Department for more information on these child care options or other child care programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Hampton Blvd 24/7 Center, 444-7270
The Hampton Blvd 24/7 Center offers child-care for children of watch standers and shift workers. This Center is specifically designed to incorporate features of both a home and CDC. They focus on a variety of age appropriate activities. Contact the Childcare R&R Department for more information on these child care options or other child care programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Clubs & Restaurants

Thimble Shoals Pub, 444-1111
Friendly atmosphere to relax and unwind. Open to all hands, located in Bldg. A-52 Truxtun Hall.Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri -1530-2100

Bellissimo Café, Bldg. C-9, 444-4033
Featuring Starbucks coffee.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri – 0700-1600 Sat-Sun – 1200-1600

Vista Point Catering & Conference Center, 489-2890
Vista Point Center is a full catering facility located right on the Willoughby Bay. Whether you are planning a wedding, retirement, conference or social gathering, MWR’s professional staff is eager to assist you to create the perfect event. Call 489-2890 for more details.

Gymnasiums

N-24, 444-2276
Gear Issue 444-0629
Sports Medicine Clinic (Operated by Branch Medical Clinic) 445-1394
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0500-2000
Sat-Sun – 0900-1300
Located on Gilbert Street, this gymnasium/ fitness center includes two basketball courts, a group exercise room as well as weight training and cardiovascular equipment. Intramural sports are played throughout the year at the N-24 Gym and McClure Stadium located directly behind the gym. Racquetball courts are also located directly behind the gym.

McCormick Sports Center CEP-58, 444-4016
Gear Issue 445-4691
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0500-2000
Not open on weekends and holidays.
Located just inside of Gate 5, McCormick Sports Center includes two basketball courts and a fitness center, which includes numerous weight training and cardiovascular equipment. Intramural Sports are played year round at the Center and at the Softball fields located adjacent to the facility. The McCormick Sports Center also shares the building with the Sports Medicine Clinic operated by Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

Waterfront Athletic Complex, Q-80, 444-1267
Gear Issue 444-1292
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 0500-2100
Sat-Sun – 1300-1800
Holidays – 1200-1900
The facility is the largest of all the fitness center/gymnasium complexes. The facility houses an indoor track, basketball court, two racquet-ball courts, group exercise room, swimming pool and a 7500 square foot fitness center. Over 50 pieces of cardiovascular equipment are available for use in the fitness center area. Included in the building is a Single Sailor Recreation Center as well as a Laundromat.

Liberty Recreation Centers

Wind & Surf Internet Café, 444-2888
Located on the second deck of Bldg. C-9
Hours of Operation:
Sun-Thurs – 1200-2200
Fri & Sat – 1200-2300
Holidays – 1200-2000
– 42 internet PC’s with CAC readers
– Printer
– WiFi lounge

Wind & Sea Recreation Center, Bldg. C-9, 444-4033
Hours of Operation:
Sun-Thurs – 1200-2200
Fri & Sat – 1200-2300
Holidays – 1200-2000

Pierside Wind & Sea Recreation Center Bldg. Q-80, 444-1216
Located across from the carrier piers.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs – 1200-2000
Friday – 1200-2100
Sat & Sun – 1300-2100
Closed Holidays

Amenities:

• FREE WiFi
• Theme Parties
• Trips (Day & Overnight)
• Professional Pool Tables
• Ping Pong
• Individual TV viewing area
• PS3/PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox 1, and Wii with large game library.
• UFC, Boxing, WWE, NFL, March Madness programs.
• Large Screen Theater with over 800 movies to choose from.
• Tournaments held weekly.
• Sound Room with drums, keyboard and guitars. (Q-80 Only)

Auto Hobby

Automotive Skills Center, 444-1130
Hours of Operation: Auto Skills Center
Mon-Fri – 1000-1800
Sat – 0800-1600
Sun – Holidays Closed
The Auto Skills Do-it yourself garage is com-plete with five bays, four lifts, tire changer, wheel balancer, and other related capabilities. The center is co-located with a Full-Service NEX Autoport. More bays open during week-end hours. Call for more information.

Impound/RV Lot, SP-314, 444-2631
Hours of operation:
Mon-Fri – 0900-1700
MWR holds abandoned vehicle auctions and provides contracted long/short term storage of RV/Boats. Call the Impound Lot for details.

Main Gate Movies 10
Information Line – 440-1500
Box Office – 440-5304
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 1330-2210
Sat & Sun – 1100-2220

ITT Information, Tickets & Travel Office, 445-6663
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri – 1000-1800
Sat – 0900-1700
Not Open Sundays & Holidays
The ITT Office is located in the NEX, building CD-13 on Mall Drive. ITT is an Authorized Ticketmaster location, providing tickets for many local and out-of-state venues. ITT also offers information and assistance booking lodging throughout the country as well as through the Armed Forces Vacation Club.