MWR Pax River

MWR Pax River Welcome to the official page for quality-of-life programs at Naval Air Station Patuxent River!

OUR VISION
Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors
and Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle. OUR CORE ATTRIBUTES
Service, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Dedication

OUR MISSION
Fleet and Family Readiness Programs at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) are responsible for policy development, resourcin

g, and oversight of quality-of-
life programs for Sailors and their families. The Navy Quality of Life (QOL) mission is to
strengthen the warfighting capability of the Fleet, Fighter, and Family by providing
essential services that enhance well-being, resilience, and retention through the delivery of Child and Youth, Fleet and Family Support, Fitness, Food Services, Housing, Recreation, Casualty Support, and Wounded Warrior programs.

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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
Welcome to the official U.S. Navy page for Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, managed by the Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Marketing Department supporting Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River and Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons. This page provides information and discussion about FFR programs at NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons. For official program details, visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com. While this is an open forum, please keep your comments family-friendly and respectful, including free from profanity, hate speech, personal attacks, or content that violates operational security (OPSEC). Comments or posts that violate the platformโ€™s terms of service (www.facebook.com/terms) may be reported for review or removal by the platform. Navy FFR social media channels adhere to the Department of Warโ€™s (DoW) official use of social media principles. For more information, visit www.defense.gov/social-media-policy and www.dodig.mil/Disclaimers/Social-Media-User-Agreement. Disclaimer: The appearance of external links or comments does not constitute
endorsement on behalf of the DoW, US Navy, CNIC, or FFR.

FREE EVENT | If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ชGather your squad (or complete the race solo!) and get r...
08/04/2026

FREE EVENT | If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ช

Gather your squad (or complete the race solo!) and get ready for the Pax River Team Triathlon, returning to the Pax River Outdoor Pool on Aug. 29 at 8am.

Each team member will complete a leg of the race, including:

๐Ÿ’ฆ 1/2 mile swim
๐Ÿšฒ 13.1 mile bike ride
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 5K run

Registration is FREE for all with base access! Sign up in person at the Drill Hall or by calling 301-757-3943.

LAST CALL | This is the last week to take advantage of summer bowling specials at the Strike Zone ๐ŸŽณ Check out the detail...
08/04/2026

LAST CALL | This is the last week to take advantage of summer bowling specials at the Strike Zone ๐ŸŽณ Check out the details ๐Ÿ‘‡then call 301-342-3994 for reservations ๐Ÿ“ฑ Open to all with base access!

โšซSummer Break Bowling Special
Through Aug. 7, Tue-Fri, 12-4pm
$30 per hour per lane, shoe rental included (2 hours max); 6 people max per lane


โšซFun Fridays
Through Aug. 7, 4-8pm
$85 for two hours of bowling (with shoes), 1 large cheese pizza & 1 pitcher of soda

Navy football season is here & MWR is HERE for it with discount tix โš“๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ  USNA home football games are available through ...
08/04/2026

Navy football season is here & MWR is HERE for it with discount tix โš“๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ

USNA home football games are available through MWR Community Recreation for only $49.50 each - no additional taxes or fees ๐ŸŽŸ

Visit the Community Recreation Office today at their Cedar Point Road location! The office will be closed Wed, Aug 5 & reopens at its new location at 46983 Hinkle Circle (next to the outdoor pool) on Aug. 6!

Available to all with base access ๐Ÿ˜Š

The 2026 Navy Football Media Guide is available online here:https://navysports.com/documents/2026/8/3/FB_Guide_-_Full_Guide.pdf

FFR WEEKLY ENEWS | View news, events and more for Fleet & Family Readiness programs at NAS Patuxent River / NRC Solomons...
08/03/2026

FFR WEEKLY ENEWS | View news, events and more for Fleet & Family Readiness programs at NAS Patuxent River / NRC Solomons.

Click here to read this weekโ€™s edition: https://ow.ly/hyTK50ZvV1P

Click here to sign up: https://ow.ly/Splg50ZvV1R

Military life is full of challenging transitions, but the Fleet & Family Support Center is here to help with workshops j...
08/02/2026

Military life is full of challenging transitions, but the Fleet & Family Support Center is here to help with workshops just for you ๐Ÿคโš“

๐Ÿ”ตDEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
๐Ÿ—“๏ธAug 6
๐Ÿ•™10-11am

๐Ÿ”ตNEW SPOUSE ORIENTATION
๐Ÿ—“๏ธAug 7
๐Ÿ•˜9-10:30am

Registration is required - call 301-342-4911!

The Barracks Bash is BACK ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆโš“E1-E6 Active Duty members are invited to join MWR Liberty at the Barracks on Aug. 12 from 5...
08/02/2026

The Barracks Bash is BACK ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆโš“

E1-E6 Active Duty members are invited to join MWR Liberty at the Barracks on Aug. 12 from 5-7pm for an awesome outdoor party with:
๐ŸŒฏFREE food
๐Ÿ’ฆInflatables - including a slip & slide and gravity ball!
๐ŸŽDoor prizes
๐ŸŽถMusic

Thank you to USAA for sponsoring this event! No Navy endorsement implied.

Pax homeschool families! Join the School Liaison to discover, connect & share on Thursday, Aug. 27  from 11am-12:30pm at...
08/02/2026

Pax homeschool families! Join the School Liaison to discover, connect & share on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 11am-12:30pm at the Patuxent River Youth Center ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ“š

Explore resources, swap materials & ideas, enjoy fun activities & gather with other homeschool families ๐Ÿ˜Š

Registration is requested but not required! Sign up at https://ow.ly/5jvT50Zvb7B.

The Pax River Teen Center's own Oliviah B., the Pax River and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Maryland State Military Yo...
08/01/2026

The Pax River Teen Center's own Oliviah B., the Pax River and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Maryland State Military Youth of the Year, recently met with Gov. Wes Moore to discuss her MYOY journey & receive an official Governorโ€™s Citation for her leadership, service & dedication to her community ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ˜Š

โญ The Military Youth of the Year honor recognizes military-connected teens who have demonstrated exceptional character & accomplishments at their BGCA-affiliated youth centers, including the Pax River Teen Center.

๐Ÿ“ข Want to get your teen involved? The Teen Center is a FREE program open to students grades 7-12 with base access! Learn more at navymwrpaxriver.com/teencenter.

Just a heads up that Group Fitness Classes at the Drill Hall & Energy Zone will be taking a break Tuesday, Aug. 4-Monday...
08/01/2026

Just a heads up that Group Fitness Classes at the Drill Hall & Energy Zone will be taking a break Tuesday, Aug. 4-Monday, Sept. 7.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

For more info, visit navymwrpaxriver.com/drillhall.

MOVIE NIGHT | The Center Stage Theater has TWO awesome movies tonight, including a SAME-WEEKEND release - watch them on ...
08/01/2026

MOVIE NIGHT | The Center Stage Theater has TWO awesome movies tonight, including a SAME-WEEKEND release - watch them on base and SAVE ๐Ÿค‘ Check out the details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽฌ MINIONS & MONSTERS
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sat, Aug 1 | 4pm | Rated PG | 90 minutes
๐Ÿ“– Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature & must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
โญ Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Christoph Waltz
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $5 for ages 12+, $4 for kids ages 6-11 & FREE for ages 5 & under and Liberty Card holders

View the schedule online at navymwrpaxriver.com/showtimes.

๐ŸŽฌ SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sat, Aug 1 | 6:30pm | Rated PG-13 | 145 minutes
๐Ÿ“– A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.
โญ Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $5 for ages 12+, $4 for kids ages 6-11 & FREE for ages 5 & under and Liberty Card holders

Address

47402 Buse Road
Patuxent River, MD
20670

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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