Navy Life Great Lakes

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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.

Thank you to those who came out and braved a chilly evening on the lakefront to have a little fun! We had a great time ...
06/15/2026

Thank you to those who came out and braved a chilly evening on the lakefront to have a little fun! We had a great time with those of you who came to soak each other and enjoyed conversations with those of you who needed some friends to talk to!

Thank you to our sponsors TELEMYND. No Navy endorsement implied..

Register Now!
06/14/2026

Register Now!

TOMORROW!Liberty: Remote Control Street Racing!Mon., June 15th | Remote Control Street Racing | The Loft | 10am-12:00pmR...
06/14/2026

TOMORROW!
Liberty: Remote Control Street Racing!

Mon., June 15th | Remote Control Street Racing | The Loft | 10am-12:00pm
Race the mean streets of the Loft and challenge your friends with our remote control cars.

For further details, call the MWR Liberty Program at 847-688-2214.

Join MWR Community Recreation staff at the beach house (B10) at Nunn Beach at 6:30PM tonight for a fun filled evening of...
06/14/2026

Join MWR Community Recreation staff at the beach house (B10) at Nunn Beach at 6:30PM tonight for a fun filled evening of soaking your partner!

We know it is cloudy and cooler today but bring an extra set of clothes to change into right at the beach house!

Super soakers and water guns provided.

This event is open to All Hands.

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TODAY!Spouse Connection: Adults Only Water Fight!Sun., June 14 | 6:30-8 PMBeach House, B10 - Located Along the Lakefront...
06/14/2026

TODAY!
Spouse Connection: Adults Only Water Fight!

Sun., June 14 | 6:30-8 PM
Beach House, B10 - Located Along the Lakefront
Free! Open to All Hands!

Join us for an evening along Lake Michigan with Water Balloons, Super Soakers, and more!

Registration preferred.

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

🎳BOWLING SPECIALS Roll into the Epicenter Entertainment Complex (Bldg. 525) for savings! Open to All Hands! 🔥TODAY!🍕 SUN...
06/14/2026

🎳BOWLING SPECIALS
Roll into the Epicenter Entertainment Complex (Bldg. 525) for savings! Open to All Hands! 🔥

TODAY!
🍕 SUNDAY FUNDAYS
Every Sunday | 1500-2000
$80 Package includes (4 People):
✅ 2 Hours of Bowling
✅ 4 Pairs of Shoes
✅ 1 Large 14" Pepperoni Pizza
✅ 4 Fountain Drinks

💵 $2 TUESDAYS
Every Tuesday | 1700-2100
$2 Games & $2 Shoe Rental! 🎳

📞 Call 847-688-4641 for info!

Check out the JUNE MWR Newsletter Edition!Stay Informed! Stay Involved! Stay Connected!Subscribe TODAY to our MWR monthl...
06/13/2026

Check out the JUNE MWR Newsletter Edition!
Stay Informed! Stay Involved! Stay Connected!

Subscribe TODAY to our MWR monthly newsletter:
https://www.navylifegl.com/info/newsletter
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Spouse Connection: Adults Only Water Fight!Sun., June 14 | 6:30-8 PMBeach House, B10 - Located Along the LakefrontFree! ...
06/13/2026

Spouse Connection: Adults Only Water Fight!

Sun., June 14 | 6:30-8 PM
Beach House, B10 - Located Along the Lakefront
Free! Open to All Hands!

Join us for an evening along Lake Michigan with Water Balloons, Super Soakers, and more!

Registration preferred.

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

🌊☀️ Jump Into Summer FUN with MWR Aquatics! ☀️🌊Make a splash all summer long with swimming, beach days, and family fun!🏊...
06/13/2026

🌊☀️ Jump Into Summer FUN with MWR Aquatics! ☀️🌊

Make a splash all summer long with swimming, beach days, and family fun!

🏊 World's Largest Swim Lesson
📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 5–6:30 PM
📍 Indoor Pool

Be part of this exciting annual event and help break a world record while learning valuable water safety skills!

💦 Swim Lesson Session
📅 July 7 – August 15 (6 Weeks)

Classes available for all ages and skill levels:
👶 Parent & Child
🧒 Preschool 1 & 2
🏊 Youth 1 & 2
👦 Teen/Adult 1 & 2

🏖️ Nunn Beach is Open for the Summer!
Grab your sunscreen, towel, and beach crew and head to the water!

🕛 Swim Hours:
Friday–Sunday | Noon–6 PM

📲 Follow our social media channels for beach closure notices and updates. If the beach is secured, the B440 Indoor Pool will remain open during regular operating hours.

For further details, call 847-688-3419.

MWR Gear Rental Highlights:Community Rec Office & Marina, Bldg. 13Kayaks, fishing gear, archery equipment, and more!Beac...
06/13/2026

MWR Gear Rental Highlights:
Community Rec Office & Marina, Bldg. 13

Kayaks, fishing gear, archery equipment, and more!

Beach House is open and ready for rent! Host your next command function, wedding, retirement ceremony, party and more!

Test your luck this salmon run season at the MWR Great Lakes Marina. Fishing poles are available for rent. .

Hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Contact us at 847-688-5417.

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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