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Navy Life Great Lakes We provide quality of life programs and services for military service members (active, reserve and r
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Welcome to the Official MWR Great Lakes' Facebook Fan page sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at Naval Station Great Lakes. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on MWR programs and services. Please visit our official homepage, at www.navymwrgreatlakes.com, for information about upcoming entertainment & events, movie schedules, restaurant menus & hours of operation, fitness schedules, and more! We have something for everyone!

*Neither the Department of Defense nor the U.S. Navy endorse or recommends comments, posts, links or any other listings on this page.

*We as MWR Great Lakes reserve the right to remove any unwanted spam, slanderous posts, or anything we feel that is unappropriate to our page. Thank You. ~ Bupersinst 1710.11c

While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Comments and posts that do not follow these guidelines will be removed: We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

❄️ Our new winter hours are now in effect! We look forward to seeing you soon! ☃️
10/21/2026

❄️ Our new winter hours are now in effect! We look forward to seeing you soon! ☃️

🐈‍⬛ Visit the MWR Library to register for a free account with your military ID and borrow books, movies, television show...
10/21/2026

🐈‍⬛ Visit the MWR Library to register for a free account with your military ID and borrow books, movies, television shows, and video games like these magical new arrivals.
Learn more about the library at https://www.navymwrgreatlakes.com/programs/3a5c7fac-9379-4c71-a399-461c15e90b96.
🕰 Monday-Friday 1000-1800 (closed on holidays)
📙 2221 Mac Donough St., Bldg. 617
📞 (847) 688 - 4617

🎃🎨 SCARY PAINT & SIP! 👻🥤Ready for a frightfully fun night? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR Liberty for a Scary Paint & Sip a...
10/20/2026

🎃🎨 SCARY PAINT & SIP! 👻🥤

Ready for a frightfully fun night? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR Liberty for a Scary Paint & Sip and let your creativity get spooky! 🖌️🕸️

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 The Epicenter

Paint something spooky and sip something tasty while enjoying a fun night with friends!

⚠️ Eligibility: Active-duty service members, E-1 to E-6 only.

📞 Questions? Contact the Liberty Program at 847-688-2214 for more information.

Come get creative… if you dare! 🧛‍♂️🖤14.

⚓ MWR Marina | Building 13As boating season comes to a close, the MWR Marina at Great Lakes is preparing for winter! 🍂❄...
10/20/2026

⚓ MWR Marina | Building 13

As boating season comes to a close, the MWR Marina at Great Lakes is preparing for winter! 🍂❄️

The seasonal boat launch and ramp will close for the winter, but dry storage is available for the off-season. 🚤

Interested in storing your boat? Stop by Building 13 or contact the Marina team for information on availability, pricing, and access requirements.

📞 Phone: 847-688-5417
📧 Email: [email protected]

Plan ahead and get ready for the off-season!

Adaptive Sports Intro Sessions with Navy Wounded WarriorShow Support through SportNavy Wounded Warrior is hosting an Ada...
10/20/2026

Adaptive Sports Intro Sessions with Navy Wounded Warrior

Show Support through Sport
Navy Wounded Warrior is hosting an Adaptive Sports Intro Camp at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., October 16 – 24, 2026. It will be a homecoming for the camp’s participating enlisted Sailors, as NSGL hosts Recruit Training Command (RTC), the fleet’s sole enlisted basic training facility all incoming sailors.

Sports play a major part in Navy Wounded Warrior’s promise that no one sails alone. Learning new ways to stay active and engaged is essential for maintaining a high quality of life after a career-altering diagnosis or condition. From individual goal setting and rebuilding self-esteem to lowering stress levels, these secondary outcomes help Sailors and Coast Guardsmen create healthy ways to navigate to a new normal.

Given the special nature of this adaptive sports camp and it’s setting, Navy Wounded Warrior is hosting info sessions for interested students, staff, and command staff who are currently stationed at NSGL to learn more about adaptive sports. The games’ structures or equipment have been modified to meet the abilities of wounded, ill, or injured individuals so everyone can participate together.

Test your mettle and join us. Participation is limited to students, staff, and leadership triad teams. Spectators are welcomed and encouraged to attend all sessions.

Space is limited. Pre-register via https://www.navywoundedwarrior.com/news-events.

All sessions take place 1700 – 1800 in Building 440. (Schedule is subject to change.)

Monday, 19 October: One-Minute Indoor Rowing Challenge
Tuesday, 20 October: Sitting Volleyball and Archery
Wednesday, 21 October: Wheelchair Basketball and Powerlifting Challenge

For further details, call the MWR Sports and Fitness Division at 847-688-3419.

When a Sailor or Coast Guardsman experiences a serious wound, illness, or injury, they don't have to navigate the journe...
10/20/2026

When a Sailor or Coast Guardsman experiences a serious wound, illness, or injury, they don't have to navigate the journey alone. Navy Wounded Warrior provides lifelong, personalized support to recovering service members and their families - helping them navigate recovery, transition, and a new normal.

Learn more about available resources and support at www.NavyWoundedWarrior.com.

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃 INDOOR TRIATHLON SERIES! Ready to row, bike, and run your way to a stronger you? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR f...
10/19/2026

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃 INDOOR TRIATHLON SERIES!

Ready to row, bike, and run your way to a stronger you? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR for the Alternate PRT Triathlon Series! 🔥

Challenge yourself with three events: 🚴 2-mile stationary bike ride 🚣 700-meter row 🏊 150-meter swim

📅 When: Every Tuesday, November 3 – December 15 ⏰ Time: 5 PM 📍 Where: Pool Deck, Building 440

Stay active, push your limits, and take on the challenge! 💥

📞 For more information or to register, call 847-688-3419.

🍂 Liberty: Leaf Cleanup 🍂TODAY!Ready to get outside and make a difference? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR Liberty for a lea...
10/19/2026

🍂 Liberty: Leaf Cleanup 🍂

TODAY!
Ready to get outside and make a difference? Join NAVSTA Great Lakes MWR Liberty for a leaf cleanup around base!

📅 Date: Monday, October 19
⏰ Time: 6–8 PM
📍 Location: Meet at the Loft, B2A

Eligibility: Active-duty military personnel, E-1 to E-6 only.

🍁 Come lend a hand and help keep the base looking its best!

📞 For more information, call 847-688-2214.

🏈 Football is ALWAYS better at the Epicenter! 🏈Catch all the NFL action with us EVERY SUNDAY & THURSDAY! 🍻🔥Big games. Bi...
10/18/2026

🏈 Football is ALWAYS better at the Epicenter! 🏈

Catch all the NFL action with us EVERY SUNDAY & THURSDAY! 🍻🔥

Big games. Big screens. Big energy. Come cheer on your team and make game day your favorite day of the week! 🙌🏈

For further details, call the Epicenter at 847-688-4641.

Address

2601 Paul Jones Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18476882020

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