NAWS China Lake Community Support Programs

At Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, we have many programs available to active duty, reservists and retired Navy personnel and their families, providing sports and physical fitness activities, child development and youth programs and a variety of food and beverage services. Keep up with your exercise program at MWR's well-equipped fitness centers, swimming pools and exercise classes. Get away from it all at the golf course, an 18-hole golf course featuring chipping and putting greens, a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. MWR Information, Tickets and Tours Office has discount tickets to major leisure and entertainment attractions located throughout California and Nevada.

Relax and refresh in one of MWR's clubs and restaurants. The Paradise Community Center offers numberous hospitality and leisure services. Catch a bite to eat in the Paradise Cafe at our fabulous lunch buffets or enjoy your favorite beverage. The Barefoot Bar, open to all hands, is another favorite spot located next to the Oasis Pool and near Bachelor Housing.

Have some time to spare? Strike out for Hall Memorial Lanes Bowling Center, featuring ten synthetic lanes with high-tech scoring and pin-setting equipment. Grab a quick meal at the snack bar when you are knockng down the pins.

Upcoming Events

  • Happy New Year FREE Aerobics Classes


    January 2-6 • All Day • FREE!

    Free classes all week for all eligible patrons. Limited spaces available.

  • Polar Bear Plunge


    Saturday, January 28 • FREE for military

    T-shirts and breakfast provided. Sign up by January 4. 4-12 teams. Small fee for all other MWR patrons.

  • Super Bowl Golf Tournament


    Sunday, February 5 • 8 am shotgun start

    4 person teams. Call 760-939-2990 for more information.

  • Powerlifting Meet


    Friday, February 10 • 11 am-1 pm • FREE for military

    Bench, deadlift & squat! Prizes will be given for first, second, and third place finishers. Participants must pass a physical activity questionnaire. Small fee for all other MWR patrons.

  • Whale Watching Trip


    Saturday, February 11 • 9 am-8 pm

    Military sign-up: January 16-27. Civilian sign-up: January 23-27

  • City Bowling Championship


    Saturday & Sunday, February 25-26 & March 3-4
    Hall Memorial Lanes

    Mens' and womens' singles and doubles. Open practice February 10-25 for all participants.

  • ITT Shopping Trips 2012


    Ontario Mills: January 3, February 14, March 6
    Barstow Outlets: January 17, February 28
    Palmdale/Lancaster: January 31, March 20

    Bus leaves ITT at 9 am and will return around 6 pm. Price includes transportation and water on the bus. All shopping trips require a minimum of 10 participants. For more info call 760-939-8644. Adults: $20 • Children: $10
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  • ITT Ski Trips 2012 - Mammoth Mountain


    January 6 & 20 • February 3 & 17 • March 2, 16 & 30

    Join ITT on one or more of our fabulous day trips to Mammoth Mountain for some of winter’s best skiing. Bus leaves no later than 4:45 am and will return to China Lake around 9:30 pm. There will be a dinner stop on the way home. All ski trips require a minimum of 6 participants. For more info call 760-939-8644.
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Desert Winds


Desert Winds is a quarterly newsletter informing readers of MWR programs and events in the China Lake area. Enjoy your next visit to MWR!


January-March 2012