NAVSTA 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
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). A playground project is in progress, with an estimated completion timeframe of summer 2019. 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.
Camp Barry Picnic Area and Playground
Located in the Camp Barry district of base near Bldg. 154, this location is a perfect place to relax and picnic with lots of green space. The park offers two covered pavilions with picnic tables, restrooms, plenty of nearby parking and a playground for children. The larger pavilion can accommodate groups of 100-150 in size, and the smaller pavilion groups of approximately 25-30 in size. A large group primitive tent campground is also available in this area at a nightly rate, a permit and advanced reservations are required. Picnic pavilions are available at no cost, but must be reserved in advance to guarantee the space for your group. Contact the Community Recreation Rental Center/Marina to make a reservation.
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.
Beach House
The beach house is the perfect location to host your next group picnic, command function, wedding, birthday party or retirement ceremony. This location offers a fantastic view of Nunn Beach and Lake Michigan. The Beach House is a large indoor space that includes picnic tables, fireplace, restrooms/showers, potable water, charcoal grill, cement patio and nearby parking. The beach house can accommodate groups of 200-250 in size. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Rental rates include pricing for civilians, military and command picnics. Contact the Community Recreation Rental Center/Marina at 847-688-5417 for availability and current pricing.
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