An official army family and MWR Site

Due to the recent drowning of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord service member, all JBLM beaches are closed for recreational swimming until further notice, while a safety investigation is conducted. The safety of our service members and their families is our first and foremost concern. We will reassess the closure at the end of July and follow-up accordingly. 

McChord Pool is open Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Fees for Lap & Recreation swim effective Aug. 1. Active Duty will remain free. Kimbro Pool is closed for repairs. 

Aquatics

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Rec Swim Fee Information effective Aug. 1, 2024. FREE for Active Duty

  SINGLE FAMILY OF 3+
DAY DROP: $2 $5
WEEKLY PASS: $8 $20
MONTHLY PASS:  $24 $60


Card only payments, pay at any open aquatics center.

Kimbro Pool – Indoor

Located inside McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center. This facility is used for recreational and fitness swimming, as well as swim lessons.​​​​​​
Pool Rules

McChord Outdoor Pool

McChord Pool is located between the McChord Fitness Center and McChord Fitness Annex

Open: Thursday-Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day

McChord Pool Rules

Soldiers Field House Pool – Indoor

Located inside the Soldiers Field House. The Soldiers Field House Indoor Pool is used for lap swim, unit training and physical therapy.

Unit PT

  • To schedule unit PT, fill complete our Military Training Reservation form and a risk assessment. Bring them to the Soldier Field House Indoor Pool weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pool Rules

Parties at the Pool

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Pool parties can be conducted at Soldiers Field House Pools outside of operational hours. The cost is $50 for every 30 minutes (one hour=$100, etc). Please fill out the reservation form and hold harmless agreement, then email to JBLMsfa@army.mil

Parent & Tot, Preschool Aquatics & Learn-to-Swim Lessons

Instructions to enroll for Youth Swim Lessons via ‘Recreation’ WebTrac:

Parent & Toddler (6 months to 3 years) 
Youth Swim Lesson Calendar
These sessions are a great way to introduce your little one to the joy of swimming. The cost for 6 lessons (twice a week for 3 weeks) is $10 per child. 

Register Here

Learn-to-Swim
Sign up for our Learn-to-Swim levels 1-4 classes! We also have Preschool Aquatics now for ages 4-5. 

Call Soldiers Field House Pool at +1(253)967-5390, for any questions regarding Youth Swim Lessons or to schedule a Swim Assessment.* Once the assessment is completed, we will ensure your WebTrac account can be used to register your child for the appropriate level through our online system.

*Swim Assessments are only necessary for children that are non-beginners, those that are comfortable swimming without assistance from an adult or any flotation devices

Youth Swim Lessons Calendar

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Rock N' Glow Bowling

Jul 26 4 pm - 9 pm
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Friday Night Fighting Games

Jul 26 7 pm

The Marvels

Join us for this free movie at Memorial Stadium!

Jul 26 7 pm - 9 pm
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The Marvels

Join us for this free movie at Memorial Stadium!

Jul 26 7 pm - 9 pm
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Seahawks Ticket Registration

Register for your chance to buy home game tickets!

Jul 27
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UFC 304

Jul 27 5 pm - 8 pm
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Anime Night

Jul 27 7 pm - 11:30 pm
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PlayStation VR gaming

Jul 28 10 am - 9 pm
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Pizza & Bowling

Jul 28 12 pm - 6 pm
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Basketball Tournament Registration

Jul 30
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Sounders

Jul 30 12:30 pm - 3 pm
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Trivia Night

Jul 31 7 pm - 9 pm
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Thursday Pool Tournaments

Aug 1 7 pm
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Mount Baker Summit

Aug 2
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Crawford vs Madrimov Boxing

Aug 3 4 pm - 6 pm
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Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band Concert

Join us for this free concert Saturday, Aug. 3!

Aug 3 6 pm
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Job Fair

No base access required. Bring your resume and transcripts or applicable certifications. On-the-spot interviews! Selections made the same day!

Aug 6 8 am - 2 pm
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Aug 10 2 pm - 4 pm
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The Boys in the Boat

Free movie at McChord Club!

Aug 10 7 pm - 9 pm
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Eagle's Pride Bird Walk

Aug 15 8 am - 12 pm
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CG Scramble

Aug 16 1 pm
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Dinner & Music on the Patio

Aug 17 5 pm - 8 pm