Eglin prides itself on having one of the most complete Services Squadron and Recreational Services in the Air Force.
A variety of exciting leisure activities are available to active duty military members, their family members, and DoD civilians. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the fun and adventure by participating in organized sporting events, aquatics, outdoor recreation, entertainment, crafts and many other high energy and enriching programs.
The Eglin Aero Club is located in Bldg 898. The Aero Club is a recreational activity established to allow its members the opportunity to learn about all aspects of flying and experience the thrills of aviation. Aero Club members can utilize the aircraft for flight training, recreational flying and/or official business. The Club currently has fifteen aircraft. The Aero Club is a Part 141 Flight School, FAA and VA approved. Membership at the Aero Club is open to active duty and retired military, civilian personnel, base contractors and members of the Civil Air Patrol.
There are several organizations that are active with our youth on base such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Also, the youth center staff and the school counselor are good resources for information regarding activities in sports and recreation. You are moving to an area where the sugar-white sands and brilliant green waters are beautiful. This is a vacation paradise and some people get to visit only once a year. You are going to enjoy living around such beauty. At any time, you can head for the beach and have your own happening!
Eglin's Outdoor Recreation offers year round outdoor fun in the sun. Boating safety and children's water safety programs, fishing classes, deep sea fishing, camping facilities and boat slips are just some of the programs. A rental facility offers a wide variety of camping and recreational equipment and a large fleet of rental boats.
Eglin Facilities
- Outdoor Adventure Center
- Two FamCamp Sites
- Postl Point Marina
- Two pools (East pool is heated and has all-weather cover)
- Eglin All Ranks Club
- Ben's Lake Marina
- Bear Creek Marina
- Recreational Vehicle Storage Lot
- Charter Fishing Boat
- Several Picnic Areas and Beach Operations
Boat storage is available with wet and dry slips at Ben's Lake Marina and wet slips at Bear Creek Marina.
Programs include classes, seminars and special trips including ski trips, scenic tours, canoeing, parachuting and the annual cardboard boat regatta and swim with the manatees.
The staff at Outdoor Recreation will be glad to assist you in planning a great outdoor adventure for your group.
The Main Outdoor Recreation Complex is located at Postl Point on Weekly Bayou off Flagler Road.
Postl Point
Building 732
850.882.5058Ben's Lake Marina
850.882.7730Bear Creek Marina
850.882.6581Pools
East: 850.882.4959
West: 850.883.8399Eglin Youth Center
850.882.8212/DSN 872.8212
Contact the Eglin Youth Center, to learn of current special events.Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center
850.882.9060
