Community Activities
There are numerous recreational facilities and quality of life programs offered at Redstone Arsenal for the military (including guard and reservists), DoD/DA civilian employees, Marshall Space Flight Center employees, those with Redstone Arsenal and MSFC contracts, as well as their family members. One of the great benefits of working on Redstone Arsenal, or working for a company doing business with the Arsenal, is that you are granted access to Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) services and facilities. Contact the Family and MWR, Membership Department for information at (256) 830-9175, and also visit the website at www.redstonemwr.com.
Post Library
The Family and MWR Post Library is for everyone in the Redstone Community, including active/retired/reserve military personnel, civilians and contractors. Come and check out the best sellers, CD audio books, DVD movies or TV series, children’s materials, study guides and military collections. Computers are available with Internet access, word processing and research databases. Additionally, story time is offered every Wednesday morning. The friendly staff will assist you with selection and searches. The library catalog can be accessed at www.redstonemwr.com. Come in and visit your neighborhood library at Building 3323, Redeye Road, across from Army Community Service. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (256) 876-4741.
The Links at Redstone
The Links at Redstone Family and MWR Golf Course is one of the best golfing values in the region. It is open seven days a week, except for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. This beautifully landscaped facility offers 36 challenging and scenic holes. Our staff is working hard to bring you the most enjoyable golf experience possible. The Links at Redstone provides a modern club house, pro shop and the Weeden Mountain Grill, a short order restaurant for your convenience.
We also have an excellent driving range for putting, chipping, and sand play. Lessons from a PGA-certified golf instructor are also available. Whether you golf daily or only as time permits, take advantage of the course that’s just around the corner. If you golf frequently, becoming an annual fee user can save you money. If you only golf on occasion, ‘The Links’ is still the best value in town. ‘The Links’ staff hosts many seasonal golf tournaments throughout the year. For more information, call (256) 883-7977.
Redstone Lanes Bowling Center
Redstone Lanes Bowling Center is the most modern bowling center in North Alabama. It is also the only smoke free bowling center in the area.
Redstone Lanes is the home of the Strike Zone Snack Bar, featuring great pizza and the most popular hamburger on Redstone Arsenal, the “Betty Burger.”
Redstone Lanes also boasts “Brooklyn’s”, a Sports Bar with satellite television, billiard tables and an electronic dart machine. We have three rooms available for party rental or conferences. Additionally, a separate arcade room is available for the kids to enjoy.
Come visit Redstone Lanes at Building 3424, Hercules Road, just off Patton Road inside Gate 10. For more information, call (256) 876-6634/ (256) 842-BOWL(2695).
Outdoor Recreation
If you prefer outdoor leisure or sports activities, Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation can provide you with BBQ grills, camping equipment, recreational vehicles, fishing boats or pontoon boats. Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation boasts three picnic areas, campgrounds, fishing lakes, skeet and trap shooting, hiking trails, private boarding stables, and archery ranges.
You can obtain a fishing license through Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation for Redstone Arsenal’s private ponds or for fishing on the Tennessee River. Hunting for waterfowl, small game and deer could not be any more rewarding anywhere else. To brush up on your hunting skills, there are ranges for skeet, trap and archery (complete with an archery tower). A meat storage locker is also available for harvested game! For more information, call (256) 876-0901.
Flying Activity
Always wanted to fly? The Family and MWR Flying Activity can take you to new heights. Fulfill your dream by learning to fly and obtaining your pilot’s license. Persons of any age can learn to fly, though you must be at least 17 to obtain a private pilot license.
Redstone Arsenal is the largest of the three remaining Family and MWR flying activities on Army installations. The Family and MWR Flying Activity is an authorized FAA Computer Test Station. Courses include Private Pilot Ground School, Instrument Pilot Ground School, Commercial training and/or Certification as a Flight Instructor. We provide safe, low cost, light aircraft flying opportunities, flight instruction, equipment and related services at minimal fees.
The Family and MWR Flying Activity can help you develop
skills in aeronautics and provide you with information on
aviation requirements, safety and techniques, affording you a great experience in the process. For more information, call (256) 881-3980.
Redstone Officers’ and Civilians’ Club
Rich in heritage and tradition, the Redstone Officers’ and Civilians’ Club offers cozy yet elegant dining. The ROCC manager and staff are at your service for lunch and dinner. Lunch is open to the entire Redstone Community Tuesday through Friday. Evening dining is limited to ROCC members and their guests. Reservations are not required but are highly recommended. The ROCC has various rooms for meetings or parties, and offers an extensive selection of services, foods, wines and music arrangement, as well as wedding packages. For more information, call (256) 830-2582.
Firehouse Pub
Conveniently located near the guesthouses and visitor quarters on Hawkins Road, The Firehouse Pub is Redstone Arsenal’s casual bar. The Firehouse Pub offers a great place to go after work hours to relax and socialize with friends. In addition to the free snacks and multiple LCD TV’s, you can enjoy billiard tables and dart boards. The Firehouse Pub offers “cook your own” hotdogs and hamburgers for a nominal charge. Join your friends for Social Hour every Friday afternoon. For more information, call (256) 842-0748.
Soldatenstube German Restaurant
The Soldatenstube serves up great German plate dishes including particular favorites: jaeger schnitzel the size of a manhole cover, tasty bratwurst, knockwurst, red cabbage and sauerkraut. The Soldatenstube offers authentic German meals in a European atmosphere that is truly a cultural dining experience to remember. The Soldatenstube German Restaurant is located inside the Redstone Officers’ and Civilians’ Club at Building 130 Golf Course Road and is open to the entire Redstone Arsenal community. For more information, call (256) 830-2582.
Challenger BINGO!
Playing BINGO! at the Challenger Community Activity Center is high stakes fun for everyone! We offer the latest in computer bingo technology and feature electronic bingo machines. For the comfort of our players, we offer separate smoking and non-smoking areas. We also have two $10,000 jackpots and two progressive jackpots. The center also has a snack bar on site. Come try your luck with our estimated $6,000 nightly payout. For more information, call (256) 837-0750.
Fitness Facilities
If you happen to be a fitness enthusiast, or just looking for a quick exercise regimen, Redstone Arsenal offers four fantastic gym facilities. Redstone Fitness Center, Pagano Gymnasium, the Sparkman Fitness Center, and the Colonel Scott Fitness Center provide a full range of fitness opportunities, including weight training, strength machines and a variety of cardiovascular workouts. Our facilities offer a full aerobic program to include step, toning, interval and yoga. Pagano Gym also includes a steam room and dry sauna, while Redstone Fitness Center offers just dry saunas. To reach individual facilities call Pagano Gym (256) 876-6701 or 876-2943, Sparkman Fitness Center (256) 313-6091 or (256) 313-6096, Wellness Center (256) 955-6844 or 955-7508, Redstone Fitness Center (256) 313-1201 or (256) 313-1202. You may also reach the FMWR Sports & Fitness Director at (256) 842-2574 for more information.
Child, Youth and School Services
Child, Youth and School Services have a number of programs. The Child Development Centers (6 weeks old to kindergarten), School Age Services (first to fifth grade), and the Youth Services (sixth to twelfth grades-18 years old), encourage children to grow and develop to their highest potential.
CYSS Sports and Fitness serves children ages 3 to 18 with individual and group sports including golf, bowling, soccer, swimming, flag football, baseball, basketball and Start Smart Sports Development.
SKIES Unlimited offers lessons in Tae Kwon Do, tennis, dance, gymnastics, music and more to children ages 5 to 18.
School Liaison Services is available to assist the family with education transition, academic success, scholarship opportunities and other issues related to education.
Contact CYSS Central Enrollment at (256) 876-3704 to register family members for all Child, Youth and School Services programs.
ITR Discount Tickets/Leisure Travel
You can purchase tax free discount tickets for popular area attractions at or below gate prices at the Diane Campbell Community Activity Center/ITR Office in Building 3711, which is located at the northeast corner of the Patton and Aerobee Roads intersection. You’ll never pay tax at the ITR Office. We have discounted tickets to Disney World, Busch Gardens, Dollywood, Point Mallard, Sea World, Six Flags-Georgia, the US Space and Rocket Center, and more! Call (256) 876-4531 for your ticketing needs.
Also located in Building 3711 is the Leisure Travel office that offers discounted opportunities for extended travel on cruises, vacation air packages to both conus and non-conus locations, rail packages, or a combination of all modes of travel. Tell us what you want and we will make it happen for you. For all your travel needs contact our travel office at (256) 313-0090.
Arts and Crafts/ Auto Skills Center
Specialized facilities for the hobbyist include the Family and MWR Arts and Crafts Center, which offers classes for both the beginner and the experienced in matting and framing, stained glass, pottery and ceramics, digital photography, drawing and painting, and traditional and modern day woodworking. Specialty classes, such as holiday crafts, are held frequently. For more information on classes, and operational hours, call (256) 876-7951 or come by Building 3615 just two blocks west of Patton Road, at the corner of Vincent and Gray Roads.
For the car enthusiast, we offer the multi-bay Auto Skills Center. Auto Skills is equipped with a Mitchell On-Demand computer system, welding shop, paint booth, and body shop tools. Our qualified staff is on hand to assist you with everything from a simple oil change to a total engine overhaul. The Auto Skills Center also offers a car wash and 24/7 towing services. For more information, call (256) 955-7728.
Rustic Lodge
The Rustic Lodge has a spectacular view overlooking the Tennessee River and features a large stone fireplace, making it the perfect facility for any occasion. Reservations are accepted for business functions, weddings, family reunions, etc. Plan your function overlooking the river by calling today. For more information, call (256) 955-6739.
Lodging
Hotel Redstone offers the official and leisure traveler a variety of quarters and suites. It also has units available for families with pets. All units have queen-size beds. Some rooms have kitchenettes, while many have full-sized kitchens. Our guest accommodations also have full amenities and maid service. Hotel Redstone is available to the leisure traveler on a space available basis. No matter what your need is for lodging, we can accommodate you. For reservations, call (256) 837-4130-(0), (256) 876-8028, or (256) 876-5713.
Community Activity Center
The Community Activity Center is located in building 3711 at the northeast corner of the Patton and Aerobee roads intersections. The center offers a wide variety of indoor games and leisure activities. You can play pool, air hockey, and shuffleboard, watch TV, and DVDs on widescreen HD TVs, play XBOX or PS3 games, and surf or research study material on the internet.
The Game Room activities are available to civilian and contract employees from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Active and Retired military 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.
One of the newest additions to the Community Activity Center is the Family and MWR Java Café, which proudly brews STARBUCKS Coffee, and is all about convenience and quick service. Along with STARBUCKS Coffee, Java Café offers an array of healthy, fresh, handmade salads, sandwiches, soups, and more. Java Café hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reach Java Café, call (256) 830-8256.
The Community Activity Center is also home to Family and MWR’s ITR Ticketing Office and Leisure Travel. In addition, Redstone Arsenal’s parade field, home to the annual summer concert series, Oktoberfest and other activities, is adjacent to the Community Activity Center. For more information, call (256) 876-4531.
The Overlook Conference & Special Event Facility
Family and MWR is your one-stop shop for conferencing and special events. Whether you are planning a conference, retirement party, wedding, family reunion, anniversary, church social, reception or military function, celebrate the important events in your life at the brand new Overlook Conference & Special Event Facility!
The Overlook offers a magnificent new 3,000-square-foot A-frame that will meet all of your entertainment needs, overlooking the beautiful Links at Redstone Golf Club greens. This facility offers inside seating for 200 guests theater-style, 150 classroom-style or 125 banquet-style.
It also has all the amenities you’ll need to hold your next conference with two flat screen TV’s with hookups for your laptop, a 90-inch electric drop down screen, projector, wireless microphones and wireless network available. Access to XM Satellite radio will also be available soon.
Rental options for the Overlook are eight hours for $495. (Rental cost can also be determined on a sliding scale when done in conjunction with catering from the Redstone Officers’ & Civilians’ Club). A $200 deposit will secure your reservation with the balance due when you pick up the keys. A clean/secure deposit is also required on the day of the event.
Call for an appointment today to see if the new Overlook Conference & Special Event Facility will meet your needs. The Overlook can be reached at (256) 830-9227 or (256) 842-0449. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If catering service is desired, call the Redstone Officers’ and Civilians’ Club, (256) 842-0449.
Family & MWR looks forward to making your next special event an outstanding success!
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Facility Phone List
At Family and MWR, it is our privilege to serve you. For additional information and upcoming events, log on to the Family and MWR website at www.redstonemwr.com.
Facilities (Area Code 256)
Advertising Sales .....................................955-7399
Army Community Services ........................876-5397
Army Emergency Relief ............................876-5397
Auto Skills Center/Car Wash .....................955-7728
Business Development / System Analyst ....842-9182
Catering Office .........................................842-0249
Challenger Bingo ......................................837-0750
Child & Youth Services/Registration ............876-3704
Child Development Center .........................876-7952
ChildWise ................................................876-2798
Commercial Sponsorship ..........................955-7250
Family Child Care .....................................876-3704
Firehouse Pub ..........................................842-0748
Fitness Centers
Pagano Gymnasium ................................876-6701
Redstone Fitness Center ..........................313-1201
Sparkman Fitness Center ........................313-6096
Colonel Scott Fitness Center ....................955-6844
Flying Activity ..........................................881-3980
Golf Course .............................................883-7977
Information Technology ............................842-7366
Library ....................................................876-4741
Marketing ................................................876-5232
Membership .............................................830-9175
Multi-Crafts ..............................................876-7951
Nonappropriated Fund Employment ................................................876-7772/842-0967
Online Conferencing Coordinator ...............842-9182
Outdoor Recreation ..................................876-4868
Private Organization Coordinator ...............955-7399
Post Restaurant Fund .................876-8741/883-7383
Recreation Center/ITR Office .....................876-4531
Redstone Lanes .......................876-6634/842-BOWL
Redstone Lodging .....................................876-5713
Redstone Officers’ and Civilians’ Club .........830-2582
Redstone Weather Hotline ................(877) 863-1462
Rustic Lodge ............................................955-6739
Saddle Activity .........................................876-0883
School Age Services .................................876-6595
SKIESUnlimited ........................................842-9642
Soldatenstube German Restaurant .............830-2582
Sponsorship Coordinator ...........................955-7250
Towing .....................................955-7728/603-9818
Unit Funds ...............................................876-2501
Vet Services ............................................876-2441
Youth Center ...........................................876-KIDS
Youth Sports ...........................................313-3699