COVID-19
Naval Station Great Lakes COVID-19 Update
This is your one stop for current operating information for MWR and other Base Organizations.
For the most current information on COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Last Updated on July 29, 2021
Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
All MWR facilities have detailed reset/recovery plans in place and upon approval from higher authority, we will open back up again when it is safe for both our staff & customers. The following MWR programs and services are open back up, at least on a limited basis. Please continue to check back for frequent updates.
VETERANS MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
Hours and availability may vary based on weather and course condition.
Golf Course Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 6:30am-8pm; Sat. & Sun.: 6am-8pm
Driving Range Hours: Daily: 7am-7pm
Buckley's Restaurant Hours: Mon. & Fri.: 10am-7:30pm; Tues.: 10am-5pm; Wed. & Thurs.: 10am-9pm; Sat. & Sun.: 9am-5:30pm. Our full lunch menu is available Mon.-Fri.: 11am-2pm
To Book Your Tee Time: 847-688-4593 ext 1 or find us on the Golf Now App
2021 Rate Card
Click Here for all the details. (Updated 29 JUL)
SPORTS & FITNESS
FIELDHOUSE - BLDG 440 GYM
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm
Click here for all the details. (Updated 29 JUL)
SPORTS & FITNESS EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Walk-up or Email Reservations: Contact Sports and Fitness via Email: grlkmwrsportsand.fct@navy.mil for a reservation, or stop in Bldg. 440 during the hours listed above. All equipment is checked out for a maximum of 24 hours except on weekends, which has a max of 72 hours. For more details and a list of what is available, click here.
BLDG 440 INDOOR POOL
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon & Wed: 4:30-7:30pm; Tues-Thurs: 10am-1pm
If Nunn Beach is closed on Fridays, the Indoor Pool will open 10am-4pm.
Click here for all the details. (Updated 29 JUL)
NUNN BEACH
Open to All Hands
Hours: Fri-Sun: Noon-6pm. Weather and water quality permitting.
If Nunn Beach is closed on Fridays, the Indoor Pool will open 10am-4pm.
BLDG 4 Gym
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm; Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm
Click here for all the details. (Updated 29 JUL)
BLDG 2A FITNESS CENTER
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon-Fri: 5am-1pm
Click here for all the details. (Updated 29 JUL)
MWR LED OUTDOOR COMMAND FITNESS TRAINING
Click here for all the details. (Updated 26 MAY)
THE EPICENTER
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4:30-9:30pm, Fri: 4:30-11:30pm, Sat: 3-11:30pm, Sun: 3-9:30pm
Expanded Operations: Click Here for all the details. (Updated 28 JUL)
BOWLING
Open forAll Hands
Hours: Weds/Thurs: 4:30-9:30pm, Fri: 4:30-11:30pm, Sat: 3-10:30pm, Sun: 3-9:30pm
MOVIES
Open forAll Hands
Show times: Mon.-Thurs.: 5:30pm, Fri.: 7pm, Sat. & Sun.: 3:30pm & 7pm
Theater capacity reduced to accommodate physical distancing. Families will be allowed to sit together. Only pre-packaged concession items for sale. For movies currently showing
SPINZ RESTAURANT
Delivery and Pick-up Full Menu Available!
To order: Call 847-688-7898 or Download our “Dine On The Go - Midlant” App by texting DOTGMA to 33733.
For menu and details: Click Here
LEGENDS SPORTS CLUB
Serving a full SPINZ menu
Come relax and grab a refreshment or bite to eat with your friends while physically distancing!
LIBERTY CENTER (The Loft)
Open to all E1-E6 Active Duty Personnel
Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 4:30-9:30pm
Click Here for all the details. (Updated 21 JUL)
LIBRARY
Open to All Hands
Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-8pm; Fri.: 9am-4pm; Sat.: 10am-2pm
Click Here for all the details. (Updated 28 JUL)
Curbside Pickup
Open to all eligible library users: active duty, dependents, DoD civilians and contractors, reservists and retirees. Click here for all the details.
Our online catalog: https://eosfcweb01.eosfc-intl.net/N30012/OPAC/Index.aspx
TICKETS & TRAVEL OFFICE
Open By Appointment Only
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Click here for full details. (Updated 21 JUL)
Click here for current E-Ticket Pricing.
Click here for Disney/Universal Ticket FAQ’s.
MARINA & OUTDOOR RENTALS
Hours: Daily: 8:30am-4:30pm
Click here for the services and rentals that are available. (Updated 21 JUL)
MWR RECREATIONAL GREEN SPACES
(parks, beach, sports fields, playgrounds)
For a full listing of all the recreation and green spaces opening, click here - May 2021
ZAPPERS 236, 616 & 621 (Updated 29 JUL)
621 Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 7:45am-2pm; Fri.: 7:45-11am. Click here for all the details.
236 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 7:45am-3pm. Click here for all the details.
616 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 7:45-11:30am. Click here for all the details.
MWR will continue with our local virtual recreation programming and other Navy wide virtual programming via our Facebook page. To see what's going on, go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NavyLifeGL/
Child & Youth Programs (CYP) and
School Liaison Program (SLO)
CYP Operations are OPEN and at Level 2:
Providing care for mission essential personnel
All CDC operations are consolidated into Building 2700 and School Age Care is in Bldg. 8190. Hours of Care: Mon-Fri: 6am-6pm
Non-medical counseling for youth now available by video, click here for more information.
CYP-CYES Online Resources Elementary-Secondary
CYP-CYES Online Resources Secondary
Great Lakes School Liaison Program
Great Lakes Community School Updates
Fleet & Family Service Center (FFSC)
Open Mon.-Fri. from 7:30am-4pm
For more information call 847-688-3603 x100
For assistance with an urgent situation, please use the following phone numbers:
For a full list of FFSC Resources: Click Here
Navy Exchange (NEX) & The Commissary
The Navy Exchange is OPEN
Currently providing modified services throughout the base.
NEX Complex Hours (Updated May 7, 2021)
The Commissary is OPEN
**EFFECTIVE 18MAY2021 Vaccinated individuals may enter with Commissary unmasked. Unvaccinated individuals are still required to wear a mask to enter the building.**
Regular Hours of Operation
NO EARLY BIRD HOURS
Sun: 10am-6pm
Mon: CLOSED
Tues-Fri: 10am-7pm
Sat: 8am-7pm
Extra precautions being taken at the Defense Commissary Agency
* Sneeze guards installed at all registers to protect customers and employees
* Additional patrons added by installation command - First Responders/Emergency Personnel
* Continually sanitizing all surfaces customers touch (door handles/pin pads/etc.)
* 100% ID checks
* Sanitizing carts between each use available outside
* Location: Great Lakes Commisary
Galley
The Galley is OPEN
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 5-7am; 10:30am-12:45pm; 4:45-630pm & 11:30pm-1:30am
Sat, Sun & Holiday's: 6:30-8am; 9am-Noon & 4-5:30pm
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) / Family Housing
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites and Family Housing are OPEN
Navy Gateway Inn & Suites
24-Hour Operation - Front Desk: 847-688-6675
Note: We are currently not accepting leisure travel until further notice.
Family Housing
Housing Office closed to walk-in customers. Call: 847-688-3440
Only urgent/emergency maintenance service requests are being performed, all routine maintenance is suspended.
Call: 847-689-4312.
Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Great Lakes and the Thrift Store are open with limited hours.
See flyer for More Details.
Blood Drive
Did you know there are two ways to combat Covid? Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is now testing all qualified donations (whether through a donor center or at a mobile blood drive) for COVID19 antibodies as a public health service for blood donors. If you are positive for the antibodies, you will be notified and the plasma from your donation can be used to treat a patient battling COVID-19.
Find a drive now at www.militarydonor.com Zip Code: 60088
