FORT BUCHANAN ACTIVITIES: 14 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO

Introduction

Welcome to Fort Buchanan, the only federal military installation in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Fort Buchanan offers a number of recreational activities to enjoy during your time here: bowling, golfing, swimming, and more. Off post, there's even more to explore. Read on to learn about 14 activities and things to do at and near Fort Buchanan. Know what you are looking for? Click the number(s) to go right to where you want to go: (1) Events (2-4) Gyms (5) Pools (6) Bowling (7) Movies (8-9) Outdoor Recreation (10-11) Golfing (12-13) Museums (14) Nearby Attractions

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Fort Buchanan Activities and Things To Do

Fort Buchanan Events

1. Post Events and Programs

Fort Buchanan offers the military community a number of special events and programs throughout the year. Events include holiday celebrations, live entertainment, and more. For a full list of upcoming post events and other Fort Buchanan Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation offerings, visit the Fort Buchanan MWR website.

Fort Buchanan Gyms and Sports

Fort Buchanan provides an array of fitness and recreational activities. Visit the Fort Buchanan MWR website for more information on Fort Buchanan gyms, intramural sports programs, and more.

2. Fort Buchanan Fitness Center

Building 167, Patriot Boulevard Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3767 or 1 (787) 707-3763 The post's 17,000-square-foot fitness center has strength, cardio, and weight training equipment. The center features a basketball court and tennis court, as well. Visit the center's website for more information on exercise classes and other center amenities.

3. PFC Roberto E. Clemente Walker Annex

Building 170 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3281 The post's brand-new exercise facility is the PFC Roberto E. Clemente Walker Annex. This facility has functional fitness exercise equipment, including Kettlebells, battle ropes, TRX equipment, medicine balls, power racks, rowers, and non-motorized cardio equipment. Visit the annex's website for more information on its amenities.

San Juan

4. Eco's Sports Park

Stadium Street San Juan, PR 00936

Phone

: 1 (787) 600-4991 Eco's Sports Park has a variety of sport courts, including soccer fields; tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts; and padel courts (a sport that is a mix between tennis and racquetball). The park also has concession stands, a rooftop bar, a sports store, an activity room with video gaming systems, an outdoor movie cinema, and much more.

Fort Buchanan Pools

5. Water Spout

Building 161, Patriot Boulevard Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3550 The Fort Buchanan Water Spout outdoor aquatic facility is open year-round. The pool has lanes for lap swimming, two giant slides, a zero-entry ramp into the shallow "beach" end of the pool, lily pads, a net crossing, and umbrellas. The 15,000-square-foot deck has shaded areas, lounges, and picnic tables. Visit the facility's website for more information on annual and seasonal memberships.

Fort Buchanan Bowling Alley

6. Bowling Center

Building 168, Bailey Road Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-2695 or 1 (787)707-2568 Strike up family-friendly fun at the bowling center on post. The center has bowling leagues, special events, and more. If you get hungry, grab a snack at the center's snack bar.

Fort Buchanan Movies

7. Community Club & Conference Center

Building 660, Depot and South Terminal Road Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3515, 1 (787) 707-3516, or 1 (787) 707-3535 Catch drive-in movies at Fort Buchanan's Community Club parking lot. For more information on upcoming movie events, visit Fort Buchanan's MWR Facebook page.

Fort Buchanan Outdoor Recreation

8. Fort Buchanan Outdoor Recreation

Building 608, South Terminal Road Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3734 or 1 (787) 707-3138 Fort Buchanan's Outdoor Recreation provides opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in Puerto Rico. Join a sightseeing trip, kayak adventure, or other planned trip. Outdoor Recreation also offers equipment rentals. Equipment rentals include sporting goods, water sports equipment, camping equipment, party equipment, inflatables, and other recreational gear.

Rio Grande

9. El Yunque National Forest

Km 4.4, Road 191 Rio Grande, PR 00745

Phone

: 1 (787) 888-1880 The nearly 29,000-acre El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the national forest system. This biologically diverse area among the Luquillo Mountains is home to thousands of native plants and hundreds of smaller animals. This gentle forest has 24 miles of recreational trails, making it an ideal place for hiking in Puerto Rico. If you'd rather take in the forest from above, there are several El Yunque National Forest zipline adventure tour companies in the region. For more information on the forest’s hiking trails, campsites, and recreation areas, visit the forest's website.

Fort Buchanan Golf Courses

10. Fort Buchanan Golf Course

Building 171, Depot Road East Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-3980 or 1 (787) 707-3852 Fort Buchanan's nine-hole golf course features dual tees, a driving range, a pro shop, and a snack bar. For more information on Fort Buchanan Golf Club membership and events, visit the course's website.

Bayamón

11. Río Bayamón Golf Course

214 Avenida Laurel Bayamón, PR 00959

Phone

: 1 (787) 780-4303 The 18-hole Río Bayamón Golf Course has 113 acres of beautiful tees, with narrow fairways, and river, lake, and stream crossings. The facility features a club house, putting green, chipping green, driving range, pro shop, and restaurant.

Puerto Rico Museums

San Juan

12. Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

299 Avenida de Diego San Juan, PR 00909

Phone

: 1 (787) 977-6277 The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico exhibits Puerto Rican art from the 17th century to the present. Be sure to check out the museum's 2.5-acre botanical sculpture garden as well, which showcases thousands of native plants as well as a 50,000-gallon koi pond with three waterfalls. Visit the museum's website for more information on current exhibits and events.

13. Museo De Las Américas

Cuartel de Ballajá San Juan, PR 00901

Phone

: 1 (787) 724-5052 The diverse exhibition programs and cultural activities of Museo De Las Américas explores the history and culture of the American continent, with an emphasis on Puerto Rico. The museum is inside the historic Cuartel de Ballajá, which was used as military barracks in Spanish colonial times.

Nearby Attractions

14. Leisure Travel Services

Building 608, South Terminal Road Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

Phone

: 1 (787) 707-4343 or 1 (787) 707-4344 For more information on things to do around Fort Buchanan, visit the post's Leisure Travel Services office. The Fort Buchanan Leisure Travel Services office offers special military discount tickets to local attractions, as well as national favorites like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Whatever travel destinations you seek, Leisure Travel Services staff can help you plan your trips and make sure your vacation is a memorable one.

Conclusion

If you're looking for more fun things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and other nearby locales, check out Discover Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico's official tourism website. Here you can find information on everything from the top area beaches and booking your Puerto Rico fishing charter to the best places to grab a bite to eat after a day of sightseeing. Puerto Rico and Fort Buchanan are full of fun opportunities, and you're sure to make plenty of new memories here.