- Rent boats, kayaks and more.
- Please take the state-mandated training before renting watercraft (motorized and non-motorized).
- No lifeguards on duty at any JBLM beaches.
- No alcohol permitted on the beaches. The only exception is for unit events when an Exception to Policy is requested through Outdoor Recreation (initiated during the pavilion reservation process).
- Please help keep our parks clean; Pack it in, pack it out.
- Use caution when swimming in American Lake and other local bodies of water. Waters in the area maintain constant temperatures throughout the year, and there’s a risk of hypothermia.
- Stay hydrated.
- Use sunscreen.
- Check on friends and neighbors.
- Please don’t leave children or pets in your vehicle, even for a second. Temps can reach lethal levels very quickly.
Stay cool outdoors with MWR!
Check out one of JBLM’s Splash Parks!
JBLM Splash Park:
Near Bowl Arena Lanes; use 2272 Liggett Ave. for driving directions.
Summer Cove Splash Park:
Near Russell Landing Marina; use 8981 American Lake Ave. for driving directions and take a left from the marina parking lot.
McChord Pool:
Now open Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free
Effective June 16: Open Friday-Sunday & Holidays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Russell Landing Marina
Now open: Friday-Monday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Sept.
Shoreline Park is great for swimming!
Summer safety
Stay cool indoors with MWR!
Bowl Arena Lanes (Friday leagues have ended, Open Bowling all day!), Warrior Zone (ages 18+), Habanero Mexican Grill and McChord Library are air-conditioned. Find addresses and hours throughout this website.