Naval Station Great Lakes Fleet & Family Readiness

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News, Information & Highlights

MWR Newsletter

Stay informed, stay involved, and stay connected with the monthly Great Lakes MWR Newsletter. View our December edition!

Date Posted: 01 Dec 2022

MWR Shuttle Ticket Information - Mass Exodus

MWR is offering discounted shuttle tickets for student Sailors to Milwaukee, Midway and O’hare airports on December 16. Click here for all the details!

Date Posted: 03 Nov 2022

Free Wolves Hockey Tickets

MWR is giving away FREE Chicago Wolves Hockey tickets to ANY regular season home game during the 2022-23 season (October 21, 2022 - April 16, 2023). Click for all the details!

Date Posted: 18 Oct 2022

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf

There's a HOLE new game at the Epicenter! Glow-in-the-Dark mini golf is now open: Wednesday-Sunday. Only $2.50 per person.

Date Posted: 08 Sep 2022

Room Rental Program

Are You Looking for a Space to Host Team Meetings, Training Presentations, Special Events, or Ceremonies? Think MWR! MWR Port O’ Call rooms are available for rent. Rooms offer fantastic lakeside views and customizable set up for groups as small as 10 or as large as 300. Rates dependent on room size. Private rentals of the Great Lakes Brew Club are also available!

Date Posted: 07 Sep 2022

Great Lakes Brew Club

Great Lakes Brew Club features a rotating variety of local Lake County and regional craft beers. We’re certain you’ll find your favorites alongside something new. Ciders, wine, seltzers, and sodas are available as well as small bites. Take advantage of Epicenter’s Spinz delivery and order pizza and wings to pair with you brew!

Date Posted: 07 Sep 2022

MWR Facility Operating Information for Covid-19

The Great Lakes MWR facilities are currently open in accordance with guidance from the NAVSTA Command and HPCON Alpha mitigation measures, click for details.

Date Posted: 15 Aug 2022

Looking For A Job? We are Hiring!

MWR is a worldwide organization offering quality of life services in the fields of recreation, fitness & sports and hospitality to the military and their families. We have permanent, part-time and seasonal jobs available - JOIN OUR TEAM!

Date Posted: 06 Jun 2022

Tickets & Travel

Before hitting the area's theme parks or planning your next vacation check with the Tickets & Travel for the latest pricing.

Date Posted: 01 May 2022

Join the CYP Team Today!

Make a difference and build a career with Navy Child & Youth Programs. Great jobs, benefits, and tuition assistance. Join our team today!

Date Posted: 15 Jan 2022

Request For Childcare

MilitaryChildCare.com gives you access to search the full range of military child care options that meet your specific care needs in your preferred location.

Date Posted: 01 Jan 2022

Fleet & Family Support Centers

FFSC offers free parenting and life skill programs, financial programs, deployment support, transition and employment assistance, relocation assistance, counseling and victim assistance, exceptional family member support, information and referral, and many more programs to promote quality of life for military personnel and their families.

Date Posted: 01 Jan 2022

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MWR, CYP, & FFSC Program & Facility Directory

FFSC @ NAVSTA Great Lakes

Phone:847-688-3603

Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30am-4pm

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Aquatics

Phone:847-688-3419

Hours: Pool & Beach
Temporarily closed
due to short staffing.

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Bowling

Phone:847-688-4641

Hours:

Wednesday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday,
4:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday,
3 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday,
3 to 9:30 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 29 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Buckley's

Phone:847-688-4593

Hours: Closed for the Season

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Last Updated On: 17 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - Child Development Center 2700

Phone:847-688-4470

Hours:

Monday to Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Child Development Center 3110

Phone:847-688-5662

Hours:

Monday to Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Child Development Homes

Phone:847-688-5662

Hours:

Monday to Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Great Lakes - Community Recreation

Phone:847-688-5417

Hours: Tues.-Sat.:
8:30 am-4:30 pm

Sun., Mon., & Holidays:
Closed

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Last Updated On: 31 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - EPICENTER

Phone:847-688-4641

Hours:

Wednesday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday,
4:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday,
3 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday,
3 to 9:30 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 07 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Fieldhouse

Phone:847-688-3419

Hours:

Open to All Hands

Gym
Monday to Friday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pool
Temporarily closed
due to short staffing.

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Fields & Courts

Phone:847-688-3419

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Fit Pit

Phone:847-688-5649

Hours:

Closed for the season

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Fitness Center

Phone:847-688-5649

Hours: Monday to Friday,
5 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Galley

Phone:847-688-2894

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Great Lakes - Great Lakes Brew Club

Phone:847-688-6946

Hours:

Wed., Thurs. & Fri.: 4:30-9 pm

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Gym 4

Phone:847-688-7769

Hours:

Open to All Hands
Monday to Friday,
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 30 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Housing

Phone:847-688-3440

Hours:

Housing Service Center
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
847-688-3440

Family Privatized Housing
Hunt Military Communities
Neighborhood Management Office
1710 Cavin Drive, Bldg. 8100
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-689-4312
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Unaccompanied Housing2221 MacDonough St.
Building 617, Room 217
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-2590 x218
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 04 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - Intramurals

Phone:847-688-3419

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Great Lakes - Kids World Glenview

Phone:847-688-9580

Hours:

Monday to Friday,
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Great Lakes - Legends Sports Club

Phone:847-688-4641

Hours:

Wednesday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday,
4:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday,
4:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday,
3 to 9:30 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 07 Nov 2022

Great Lakes - Liberty/Single Sailor

Phone:847-688-2214

Hours:

E-1 to E-6 Active Duty Personnel

Friday:
4:30 to 9:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday:
1:30 to 9:30 pm

Monday:
4:30 to 9:30 pm

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Last Updated On: 06 Sep 2022

Great Lakes - Library

Phone:847-688-4617

Hours:

Mon.-Thurs: 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Federal Holidays

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Live @ 525

Phone:847-688-4641

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Last Updated On: 09 Sep 2022

Great Lakes - Marina

Phone:

Hours:

Tues.-Sat.:
8:30 am-4:30 pm

Sun., Mon., & Holidays:
?Closed

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Last Updated On: 31 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - Park & Picnic Areas

Phone:847-688-5417

Hours: Sunday to Saturday,
Sunrise to Sunset

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Last Updated On: 03 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Port O' Call Room Rental

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Last Updated On: 22 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Recreational Lodging

Phone:

Hours:

Thursday to Monday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday,
Closed

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Last Updated On: 03 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Rental Center

Phone:847-688-5417

Hours:

Tues.-Sat.:
8:30 am-4:30 pm

Sun., Mon., & Holidays:
?Closed

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Last Updated On: 31 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - School Liaison

Phone:847-688-3440

Hours:

Monday to Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Great Lakes - Spinz

Phone:847-688-7898

Hours:

Wednesday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday,
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday,
4:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday,
3 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday,
3 to 9:30 p.m.

The kitchen closes 1/2 hour earlier.
Grab 'n Go items are available.

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Last Updated On: 29 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Storage Lots

Phone:847-688-5417

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Last Updated On: 31 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - Student Care Package

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Last Updated On: 19 May 2022

Great Lakes - Theater

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Tickets & Travel

Phone:847-688-5417

Hours:

By Appointment Only

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Last Updated On: 02 Dec 2022

Great Lakes - Veterans Memorial Golf Course

Phone:847-688-4593

Hours:

Closed for the Season

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Last Updated On: 17 Oct 2022

Great Lakes - Youth Center

Phone:847-688-5581

Hours:

Administration:
Monday to Friday,
5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Youth Center:
Monday to Friday,
Morning, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday,
Afternoon, 3 to 7 p.m.

Monday to Friday,
Youth: 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday to Friday,
Teen: 3 to 7 p.m.

1st Friday of the Month,
Youth: 5 to 10 p.m.

< 1st Friday of the Month Teen,
3 to 10 p.m.

Saturday,
Rec Center: Noon to 5 p.m.

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

Great Lakes - Zapper's

Phone:847-688-5858

Hours:

Zapper's Bldg. 621
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:45-11:45 am & 12:45-4 pm
Fri.: - 7:45-11 am

Zapper's Bldg. 236

Mon.-Fri.: 7:45 am- 12:30 pm & 1-3 pm

Zapper's Bldg. 616

Mon.-Fri.: 7:45-11:30 am

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Last Updated On: 21 Oct 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Buckley's Catering

Phone:847-688-4593

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm

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Last Updated On: 05 Aug 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Care Packages

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Last Updated On: 03 Aug 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Internships

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Last Updated On: 22 Jul 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Port O' Call Room Rental

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Last Updated On: 22 Aug 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Recruit Care Package

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Last Updated On: 03 Aug 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Recruit Division Apparel

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - RTC Graduation

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Last Updated On: 08 Nov 2022

NAVSTA Great Lakes - Veterinary Clinic

Phone:847-688-5740

Hours: Follow us on Facebook for current hours,
clinic updates and important information.

facebook.com/greatlakesvtf

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Navy Voting - NAVSTA Great Lakes

Phone:847-688-7600

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

NRMA - Navy Wounded Warrior

Phone:757-444-6989

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Last Updated On: 17 Jun 2022

Sponsorship & Advertising - NAVSTA Great Lakes

Phone:847-688-2020 ext 316

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Last Updated On: 22 Jul 2022

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