Family & MWR at Yakima Training Center provides childcare, fitness and recreation services to active duty Service members, spouses, retirees and DOD civilians. MWR services include the Blanchard Physical Fitness Center, Child and Youth Services, Pacific Rim Café, YTC Recreation Center, RV and Vehicle Storage Lot, seasonal RV dry camp, juvenile fishing pond, archery range, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and access to YTC “public lands” for hunting and recreating.

Outreach Program Overview

The Outreach Program offers briefings, classes and information on Directorate of Personnel & Family Readiness (DPFR) programs.  It is a proactive preventive program that informs, educates and assists all Department of Defense (DoD) military personnel (Active Duty, Retired, Reserve and National Guard), DoD Civilians and their Families.  This involves developing and implementing methods to actively inform eligible members and their Families of available social and related support services, and linking these services with target populations.

Service delivery methods include exported outreach services, network delivery, and off-base community venues.

Outreach Program Locations

• Waller Hall, 2140 Liggett Ave., JBLM Main
  +1(253)967-7166
• Bldg. 100 (The Castle), 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd., Suite 1001, JBLM McChord
  +1(253)982-2695

Family & MWR at Yakima Training Center provides childcare, fitness and recreation services to active duty Service members, spouses, retirees and DOD civilians. MWR services include the Blanchard Physical Fitness Center, Child and Youth Services, Pacific Rim Café, YTC Recreation Center, RV and Vehicle Storage Lot, seasonal RV dry camp, juvenile fishing pond, archery range, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and access to YTC “public lands” for hunting and recreating.

JBLM Paintball is open 7 days a week by reservation! Call us to set up a time for your unit or group today! 

In a limited capacity, all Child Development Centers, School Age Centers and Family Child Care homes are open. In an effort to maintain the health and safety of children in care and CYS team members, safety protocols will continue. Please visit https://jblm.armymwr.com/promos/covid for program and facility updates.

Shoreline Park Pavilion rentals, Russell Landing Marina rentals

Boating Requirements
You must have a Washington State Boater Education ID card or equivalent in order to rent a pontoon, jet ski or motorboat. All boats come with appropriate safety equipment — life jackets, flotation cushion, oars or paddles, anchor, motor shut-off key and instructions on boating operations. You must return all equipment at the completion of your rental. To obtain a Washington State Boater Education ID card, visit boatus.org/washington, register and complete the exam. Upon completion, print out the certificate and bring it or your permanent boater card to the office when you rent a watercraft. All patrons renting a motorized boat or jet ski are required to purchase fuel consumed upon the return of the boat/jet ski.

Paddling
For paddling (canoe, kayak and SUPS), please take the required free paddle sports safety course at https://www.boaterexam.com/paddling/

Shoreline Park Pavilion rentals, Russell Landing Marina rentals

Boating Requirements
You must have a Washington State Boater Education ID card or equivalent in order to rent a pontoon, jet ski or motorboat. All boats come with appropriate safety equipment — life jackets, flotation cushion, oars or paddles, anchor, motor shut-off key and instructions on boating operations. You must return all equipment at the completion of your rental. To obtain a Washington State Boater Education ID card, visit boatus.org/washington, register and complete the exam. Upon completion, print out the certificate and bring it or your permanent boater card to the office when you rent a watercraft. All patrons renting a motorized boat or jet ski are required to purchase fuel consumed upon the return of the boat/jet ski.

Paddling
For paddling (canoe, kayak and SUPS), please take the required free paddle sports safety course at https://www.boaterexam.com/paddling/

Shoreline Park Pavilion rentals, Russell Landing Marina rentals

Boating Requirements
You must have a Washington State Boater Education ID card or equivalent in order to rent a pontoon, jet ski or motorboat. All boats come with appropriate safety equipment — life jackets, flotation cushion, oars or paddles, anchor, motor shut-off key and instructions on boating operations. You must return all equipment at the completion of your rental. To obtain a Washington State Boater Education ID card, visit boatus.org/washington, register and complete the exam. Upon completion, print out the certificate and bring it or your permanent boater card to the office when you rent a watercraft. All patrons renting a motorized boat or jet ski are required to purchase fuel consumed upon the return of the boat/jet ski.

Paddling
For paddling (canoe, kayak and SUPS), please take the required free paddle sports safety course at https://www.boaterexam.com/paddling/

All fundraising activities at JBLM require prior written approval by the Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The DFMWR establishes the authority and determines the location, time, and parameters for all fundraising events at JBLM. 

Private Organizations, Family Readiness Groups, and Squadron Booster Clubs may conduct fundraising events that abide by the established policies and regulations.

Requests for permission to fundraise must be submitted by email at least fifteen (15) business days in advance of requested date(s) to kelly.k.wetzel.naf@mail.mil or hand-carried to Bldg 2013, room 320, Lewis Main. 

Questions about establishing a Private Organization? Please call +1(253)967-5356  or visit the program page linked below.

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