Activities
Fort Sill's Directorate of Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MWR), and Family Programs, offers many activities. There is always something to do, and special events are scheduled throughout the year. Our mission is taking care of service members and their families. We're committed to making your stay here the best experience that you will have in and around the Army.
MWR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
RECPLEX: ARCADE AND CYBER CAFE - This activity is located in building 2502, in Sheridan Road, accross from the Car Wash and on the north side of the Car Sales Lot . Large screen surround sound TVs, watch free movies and enjoy free popcorn; Party rooms, and meeting rooms are available by reservation.
ARCADE: Monday - Friday: 7:30am-8pm
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 11am-8pm
CYBER CAFE: Daily: 11am - 8pm
INFORMATION, TICKETS & RECREATION (ITR)OFFICE: Our Fort Sill ITR Office, located inside the PX, in Macomb Road, offers a variety of discount tickets on everything from upcoming concerts to attractions! ITR also offers tickets for professional sporting events such as the Football, Baseball, Basketball, Rodeos, car races and many more events in the area or out of state. Check our military discount tickets to out-of-state attractions, as well as discounts for lodging in locations throughout the United States. Stop by for the latest at our local ITR Office! Winter Hours: November through April: Monday-Friday: 10am - 6pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
Summer Hours: May - October: Monday-Friday: 10am - 6pm, Saturday: 9am - 3pm, Closed Sunday and Holidays.
FORT SILL GOLF COURSE -- The Fort Sill Golf Course located in 1275 Quinnette Road, is undergoing total renovation and it will soon be a state of the art Golf Course, which will include a clubhouse and a pro shop. Year round golf is available at one of the lowest rates in the area. Tournaments are held frequently and a handicapping service is available at the pro shop. Private and group lessons are available at the driving range and the pro shop provides expert sales assistance offering a full line of clubs and accessories for those wishing to buy or rent.
CEDAR LAKES GOLF COURSE -- Year round golf is available at one of the lowest rates in the area. Tournaments are held frequently and a handicapping service is available at the pro shop. Private and group lessons are available at the driving range and the pro shop provides expert sales assistance offering a full line of clubs and accessories for those wishing to buy or rent.
Phone: 442-3875
Hours of operations: Wednesday - Monday: 8am until dusk, Closed on Tuesday.
TWING OAKS BOWLING CENTER -- Our Twin Oaks Bowling Center, located in 935 Macomb Road, is the premier bowling center in the Fort Sill/Lawton area. We far outpace our competitors with innovative programming, event solutions and customer service. The bowling center staff excel in serving customers with attention to detail and a personal touch. The Twin Oaks Bowling Center at Fort Sill is a state of the art facility encompassing 36 synthetic lanes and scoring systems. The interior decor includes tables, chairs and dining seating that demonstrates our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Nowhere in the Lawton area will you find a more comprehensive and professional bowling experience. To add even more fun to a night of bowling, come out for the Saturday COSMIC LIGHT show, and bowl under cosmic lights from 8pm - midnight. The Twin Oaks Bowling Center is equipped with the area's largest bowling supply "Pro Shop" -- sporting every type of bowling product, service and supply necessary for the avid bowler -- from novice to professional, we have it all! The A&W fast food and snack bar is great too! Hours of operation: Monday - Wednesday: 11am - 10pm, Thursday: 9am - 10pm, Saturday: 9am - 1am, and Sunday and Holidays: Noon - 8pm. Phone: 442-2882
MWR Annual Concert -- The Fort Sill MWR concert series has featured nationally recognized entertainers from a variety of music formats. In the country and western music we've hosted Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw, Alabama and Lonestar, Rock concerts have featured newer groups such as Tonic as well as classic rock performers including Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Night Ranger, the Edgar Winters Band and the Outfield. In the R&B field, Fort Sill has hosted such bands as The O'Jays, Silk and Destiny's Child. The concert is offered every year on the 4th of July.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER --The Outdoor Adventure Center is located in Building 2502 on Sheridan Road, accross from the Car Wash, and on the north-west of the Car Sales Lot. Lots of outdoor recreational equipment for rent; Jet skis, campers, boats, Canoes, tents, fishing poles, camping gear, water skis, moon bounce, grills, tables and chairs, horseshoes, volleyballs, dunk tanks, concession trailers and more. Hours of operations: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm
Saturday: 8am - Noon
Closed Sunday & Holidays
LAKE ELMER THOMAS RECREATION AREA (LETRA)--LAKE ELMER THOMAS RECREATION AREA (LETRA) Get out your beachwear and your sun block and plan on taking your family to Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area this summer season.
The entry fee at LETRA is $4 per vehicle for authorized users and $5 for all others. A family season pass can be purchased for MWR patrons and the public.
Admission to the park includes use of the beach area, playgrounds, hiking trails and the double flume water slide. The lake itself is stocked with fish waiting for anglers to try their luck.
LETRA also features a miniature golf course, 62 RV campsites with full service hookups, a restaurant grille, a convenience store with bait shop, a multipurpose lodge for special events and much more.
Season passes for LETRA are on sale now at the RecPlex, on Sheridan Road, at the ITR Office, located at the PX, and at LETRA. For more information call 442-5541.
Stress Release Walk -- This is an annual event hosted by Army Community Service (ACS). The stress release walk consists of a 3-mile walk around the 3 miles walk tracks in the Cedar Lakes Golf Course area. Begin the warm weather season with a good walk to release stress and envigorate your spirits! The stress release walk is usually offered in a week-day during the first week of the Spring season.
Contact ACS, Family Advocacy Program (FAP)580-442-5018 for additional information.
NYE LIBRARY
Nye Library has over 85,000 volumes of fiction, non-fiction and research materials - and an extensive information service program that includes Internet/e-mail access computers, computer games, audio cassettes, DVD, and CD-ROM resources. The library's services are provided free of charge. Nye Library also offers meeting rooms available to be reserved one for your group.
The library also offers children's activities which include story hours, play groups and our famous Summer Reading Program. In addition, Nye Library provides many opportunities for volunteers.
Hours of operations: Saturday - Sunday: 10am -5pm, and
Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Closed: Thursday, Friday, and Holidays
Phone: 580-442-3806
AUTOCRAFT CENTER
33 Work Bays -- Our Autocraft Center offers 33 work bays, with affordable fees. Whether you need to rebuild an engine, change tires, do an oil change, work on your motorcycle, or touch up your car with a little body work and paint, you can do it here and have a certified instructor for any questions or assistance.
Hours of Operation: Wed-Fri 1300-2030; Sat-Sun 0900-1630; Closed Mon, Tue, and Holidays.
Used Car Sales Facility -- Our Used Car Sales Facility located in the corner of Miner Road and Sheridan Road, may have just the car you're looking for! If you're interested in selling your vehicle and looking for a great place to show it, this is it! Permits to place your auto in this parking area can be obtained at the Autocraft Center, building 2503, Phone 580-442-5152.
CAR WASH: Open 24-hours, is located in building 2445 sheridan Road.
SWIMMING POOLS -- The outdoor swimming pools are open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Ever wanted to have a party for just you and your friends? Now it is possible. Holidays you ask? Yes, the indoor and outdoor pools are open on holidays and training holidays, look for announced schedules, and ongoing activities for all. Also check out our 25m indoor swimming pool located in the Rinehart Fitness Center.
Adults laps adn PT: Monday-Friday: 5am - 8:30am; Tuesday-Thursday: 3:30pm - 6pm
Recreational swimming: Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 3:30pm
and Tuesday - Thursday: 6pm - 9pm:
FITNESS CENTERS --Fitness centers are our most popular MWR service allowing you to work out seven days a week in either our 60,000 square foot, $6 million Rinehart Fitness Center, or at two of our other fitness centers - Goldner or Honeycutt Gyms. Rinehart includes a Nautilus room, an electronic circuit room, three cardio areas with Life Cycles, stair-steppers and treadmills, 6 racquetball courts, locker rooms, saunas and an indoor 25-meter swimming pool. All fitness centers are open free of charge to valid ID-card holders.
RINEHART FITNESS CENTER --Building 2730 Bragg Road, Phone: 442-6652. Three Cardio Fitness Areas with Life Cycles, Stair Steppers, and Treadmills; Electronic Circuit Room, Siz Racketball courts, Locker rooms, and Saunas. Let's not forget our 25m indoor swimming pool.
Adults laps adn PT: Monday - Frida: 5am - 8:30am; Tuesday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 6pm
Recreational swimming: Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 3:30pm
and Tuesday - Thursday: 6pm - 9pm:
se stop by and speak with one of our friendly fitness center staff to start your training program today! Classes in Aerobics, Cycling, and Kickboxing. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 0500-2200; Sat 0800-1700; Sun 1000-1700.
GOLDNER FITNESS CENTER -- located in building 3444 Crane Road, phone: 442-2740.
Hours of operations:
Monday-Friday: 5:30am - 10pm
Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Sunday and Holidays: Noon - 8pm
HONEYCUTT FITNESS CENTER -- Fitlinxx Interactive Workout Software. Location is in building 921 Randolph Road, phone: 442-4670.
Hours of operations:
Monday - Friday: 5:30am - 10pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday and Holidays: Noon-8pm