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Fitness, Aquatics, Gym and Sports

MWR at NAWS China Lake Has Much To Offer Military
By Julie Smith, MWR Marketing Director, Naval Air
Weapons Station China Lake

Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offers a
lot of activities for military worldwide, especially
those visiting Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China
Lake, near the northern boundary of California’s Mojave
Desert. From individual attention by MWR fitness
professionals to group exercise classes, from swimming in
the indoor pool to hiking a mountain, there is something for
every age and activity level at China Lake.

Facility: Fitness, Aquatics, Gym and Sports Complex
Bldg. 00022
Base: Naval Air Weapons Station - China Lake -
Phone: (760) 939-2334


This 52-year old multi-purpose complex includes a contemporary weight training room, a cardiovascular fitness room, fitness assessment programs and services, a year round indoor swimming pool and aquatics activities, one basketball court, two volleyball courts, three racquetball courts, aerobics, aquatics and special interest classes.
The Intramural-Recreational Sports Program provides a wide variety of adult individual and team programs featuring intramural-recreational and varsity sports, extramural sports, group exercise classes and fitness competitions. All activities are open to active duty military, their family members and all other authorized MWR patrons. Also provided are special interest events such as biking, running, swimming and weight lifting.

Facility: Fitness Annex
Bldg. 00019
Base: Naval Air Weapons Station - China Lake -
Phone: (760) 939-0756

Outdoor Swimming Pools, Picnic, Parks/Playgrounds and Athletic Fields

Facility: Indoor Pool
Bldg. 00022
Base: Naval Air Weapons Station - China Lake -
Phone: (760) 939-2334,

Facility: The Oasis & Solar Outdoor Swimming Pools
Oasis Pool, Bldg. 02031
Solar Pool, Bldg. 01393
Base: Naval Air Weapons Station - China Lake -
Phone: (760) 939-2334
(located within walking distance of the BH)

"The Oasis Pool" and Solar Pool are both located within walking distance of the BH. Both pools offer an array of recreational water sports, classes, events and activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun of the water slide at The Oasis Pool!

MWR also operates numerous picnic, parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, all open daily. These areas include three parks with picnic and playground equipment, four lighted softball fields, two lighted soccer fields, two (unlighted) soccer/flag football fields and six
lighted tennis courts.