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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.

MWR AQUATICS NOTICE: Indoor Pool Closure, Bldg. 440 | Wednesday, 6 MAY - No Evening Swim-CLOSED | 1600-1900Closure due t...
05/06/2026

MWR AQUATICS NOTICE:
Indoor Pool Closure, Bldg. 440 | Wednesday, 6 MAY - No Evening Swim
-CLOSED | 1600-1900

Closure due to availability of Lifeguards.

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

Military Spouse Appreciation Day!Fri, May 8 from 8-11 AMBuckley’s, Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Bldg. 8400Open to: Mil...
05/06/2026

Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
Fri, May 8 from 8-11 AM
Buckley’s, Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Bldg. 8400

Open to: Military spouses and non-school age children

Registration Required: https://myffr.navyaims.com/navyma/webtrac/web/splash.html
(link in Bio for IG users)

Cost: Free
Create Your Own Flower Bouquet at Our Bloom Bar OR
Try Your Luck With a Bucket of Balls at Our Driving Range!

For further details, call the MWR Community Recreation Division at 847-688-5417.

Lift-Run-Eat!Wed., May 20 from 3-6 PM@ the Fit Pit & Multi-Purpose FieldJoin us for Lift, Run, Eat, a two-part fitness c...
05/05/2026

Lift-Run-Eat!
Wed., May 20 from 3-6 PM
@ the Fit Pit & Multi-Purpose Field

Join us for Lift, Run, Eat, a two-part fitness challenge featuring a one-minute clean and jerk AMRAP and a 300-yard shuttle run for time. Then eat a free hot dog for the first 50 registered participants!

Free and Open to All Hands!

FREE Movie!Don't Miss It!
05/05/2026

FREE Movie!
Don't Miss It!

Join Us for a FREE Dive-in Movie!Fri., May 15 | 5 – 7:45 PM @ Indoor PoolFor further details, call 847-688-3419.
05/05/2026

Join Us for a FREE Dive-in Movie!
Fri., May 15 | 5 – 7:45 PM @ Indoor Pool

For further details, call 847-688-3419.

Liberty's  MAY Programs, Activities & Trips!There is ALWAYS Fun Happening!Trips:This Weekend!May 9: Chicago Day 🏙️Your c...
05/05/2026

Liberty's MAY Programs, Activities & Trips!
There is ALWAYS Fun Happening!

Trips:
This Weekend!
May 9: Chicago Day 🏙️
Your city, your rules. Plan your own adventure from 2pm–11pm.
Register by 5/8.

May 16: Six Flags Shuttle 🎢
Pure adrenaline. We drive; you ride the coasters.
Register by 5/15.

May 31: Medieval Torture Museum ⛓️
History’s "bad, worse, and ugly" side. 10am–6pm.
Register by 5/29.

Register for any of these trip offerings via the QR code on the flyer, or call the MWR Liberty Program at 847-688-2214.

Get moving with MWR Sporting Events!Captain’s Cup Softball-Mandatory Coaches Meeting: May 5th, 5pm, Gym 440 (Fieldhouse)...
05/04/2026

Get moving with MWR Sporting Events!

Captain’s Cup Softball
-Mandatory Coaches Meeting: May 5th, 5pm, Gym 440 (Fieldhouse)
-League Begins-May 12th
-Open to all Base Personnel
-Compete as a Command or Barracks!

Don’t wait—Register today (via the QR code on the flyer), stay active, and be part of a community that plays hard and thrives together!

For further information, call 847-688-7769.

Level up at the MWR Library! 📚🎮Whether you need a quiet place to study, a fresh best-seller, or a spot to recharge, the ...
05/04/2026

Level up at the MWR Library! 📚🎮

Whether you need a quiet place to study, a fresh best-seller, or a spot to recharge, the MWR Library has you covered!

Why stop by?

📖 Huge selection of books & digital resources

💻 Free Wi-Fi and computer access

🤫 The perfect escape from the noise

📍 Visit Us
Location: Bldg. 617

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri | 10 AM – 6 PM

Questions? Call 847-688-4617

Your next great read (or high-speed Wi-Fi session) is waiting!

NOFFS Strength CourseTues., April 28Register Now!
05/03/2026

NOFFS Strength Course
Tues., April 28
Register Now!

FUN IN THE SUN!Family PicnicSat., May 9 from Noon -2pm
05/03/2026

FUN IN THE SUN!
Family Picnic
Sat., May 9 from Noon -2pm

TODAY!Hey parents! Looking for an epic weekend plan? 🚀 Bring your little Jedis to our Jedi Academy on Sunday, May 3rd! ⚔...
05/03/2026

TODAY!
Hey parents! Looking for an epic weekend plan? 🚀
Bring your little Jedis to our Jedi Academy on Sunday, May 3rd! ⚔️
They'll get to:
✅ Train in the ways of the Force
✅ Enjoy family-friendly Star Wars fun!
⏰ 10am-1pm

For further details, call 847-688-5417.

SAVE THE DATE!
05/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

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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