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31 of the Best Things To Do on Lackland AFB
Introduction
Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) is the largest component of Joint Base San Antonio, which is located right in the middle of San Antonio, TX and only an hour away from Austin. With both towns so close there is no shortage of things to do both on and off base.
Suggested Read: Lackland Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center
COVID-19 Notice
Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, many businesses, venues, and parks may be temporarily closed or operating under restricted hours. Many, if not all, of the ones listed here, are likely subject to health restrictions, though new re-openings and closings occur all the time. Check websites and call ahead to learn each listing’s current status.
31 Things to Do on Lackland AFB
With base and two large Texas cities nearby, there are tons of options for things to do both indoors and outdoors. Want to go bowling? Want to explore a national monument? Want to go camping? Click the numbers below to jump to specific activities:
(1-5) Pools
(6) Equestrian Center
(7-9) Bowling
(10-12) Golf Courses
(13-15) Shopping
(16) Museums
(17-27) Gyms
(28-31) Outdoor Recreation
Lackland AFB Pools
Joint Base San Antonio’s bases each have their own aquatic centers with both free swim and lap swim as well.
1. JBSA-Lackland Skylark Aquatic Center
1502 Femoyer St, Bldg 6482
Lackland AFB, TX 78236
Phone: 1 (210) 671-3780
San Antonio
2. JBSA-Lackland Warhawk Pool
2330 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2502
San Antonio, TX 78234
Phone: 1 (210) 221-1211
3. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center
3548 Williams Rd, Bldg 330
San Antonio, TX 78234
Phone: 1 (210) 221-4887
Schertz
4. JBSA-Randolph Schertz Aquatics Center
621 Westchester St, Bldg 980
Schertz TX, 78154
Phone: 1 (210) 619-1900
5. JBSA-Randolph Center Pool
Bldg 502
Schertz TX, 78154
Phone: 1 (210) 652-2060
Equestrian Center
San Antonio
6. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center
Bldg 3550
San Antonio, TX 78234
Phone: 1 (210) 224-7207
The equestrian center provides boarding for horses but also pony rides, trail rides, youth horsemanship camps as well as special events and programs for Warrior Transition.
Lackland AFB Bowling Alley
There are three bowling centers; one each on Lackland, Sam Houston, and Randall. Each has modern facilities with snack bars, leagues, and facilities for parties or events.
San Antonio
7. JBSA-Lackland Skylark Bowling Center
1610 Luke Blvd, Bldg 6476
San Antonio, TX 78236
Phone: 1 (210) 671-1234
8. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center
2521 Schofield Rd, Bldg 2521
San Antonio, TX 78234
Phone: 1 (210) 221-4740
Universal City
9. JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center
870 H St West, Bldg 870
Universal City, TX 78148
Phone: 1 (210) 652-6271
Lackland AFB Golf Course
Each of the three bases on JBSA has a full 18-hole golf course complete with pro-shops for rentals and lessons, putting and practice areas, driving ranges, and cart rentals.
10. JBSA-Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Course
1800 Dimsted Pl
Lackland AFB, TX 78236
Phone: 1 (210) 671-3466
Randolph AFB
11. JBSA-Randolph Oaks Golf Course
Building 1300
Randolph AFB, TX 78154
Phone: 1 (210) 652-4653
San Antonio
12. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Golf Course
1050 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 1 (210) 222-9386
Shopping
Knowing where to shop is vital when you’re moving to a new area. Here are a few options to get you started.
San Marcos
13. San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 S Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 1 (512) 396-2200
About a 30 minute drive from San Antonio, these outlets offer premium shopping for great prices to fill out your wardrobe or prepare for the coming seasons.
San Antonio
14. The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256
Phone: 1 (210) 582-6255
A full, open air regional shopping mall on the northwest part of San Antonio featuring luxury and popular shops as well as numerous restaurants and dining areas.
15. The Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 1 (210) 225-0000
This regional mall is located in the heart of San Antonio and built around a Macy’s and a 38-story Marriott Hotel. Featuring dozens of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options such as a Legoland Discovery Center and two AMC theaters.
Lackland AFB Museums
San Antonio
16. The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 1 (201) 225-1391
Remember the Alamo! A World Heritage Site, visit the historic Spanish Mission San Antonio de Valero, site of the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1863 during the Texas Revolution. The site features mission tours and gift and book shops.
Lackland AFB Gyms
Randolph AFB
17. JBSA-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center
Bldg 999
Randolph AFB, TX 78150
Phone: 1 (210) 652-7263
Randolph’s single gym features sports and fitness classes, massage therapist, and stocks both weight and cardio equipment.
JBSA-Lackland Fitness Centers
Lackland AFB features 6 fitness centers which can be found here:
18. Gateway Fitness Center
Bldg 10330
Phone: 1 (210) 671-1348
19. Gillium Fitness Center
Bldg 2086
Phone: 1 (210) 977-2353
20. Warhawk Fitness Center
Bldg 2418
Phone: 1 (210) 671-2016
21. Chaparral Fitness Center
Bldg 7346
Phone: 1 (210) 671-2401 or 1 (210) 671-2361
22. Medina Fitness Center
Bldg 199
Phone: 1 (210) 671-4477
23. Kelly Fitness Center
Bldg 210
Phone: 1 (210) 925-4848
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fitness Centers
There are three fitness centers on Fort Sam Houston:
24. Jimmy Brought Fitness
Bldg 320
Phone: 1 (210) 221-1234
25. Fitness Center on the METC
Bldg 1369
Phone: 1 (210) 808-5709
26. Central Post Gym
Bldg 961
Phone: 1 (210) 221-3593
27. Camp Bullis Fitness Center
Bldg 5031 Wilkerson Rd
San Antonio, TX 78257
Phone: 1 (210) 295-7898
Lackland Outdoor Rec
Fort Sam Houston
28. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Outdoor Recreation Center
3490 Trooper Rd, Bldg 3538
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
1 (210) 221-5225
For tents to trailers, bikes, boats, fishing equipment and more, this is the spot for all your outdoor adventure and event needs. Here you can also make reservations for camping and RV parks in Salado Park.
San Antonio
29. JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation and Paintball Park
Bldg 871
San Antonio, TX 78234
1 (210) 925-5532
This center covers over 5 kilometers of walking and running trails, plus a paintball course. The shop rents all manner of outdoor recreation equipment as well as off-base trips, skydiving, fishing trips, zipline, challenge courses, motorcycle rides, and more! The center also takes park reservations for Stillman, Upson, Lion, and Stapleton Parks.
Universal City
30. JBSA-Randolph Community Services Mall
371 SW Thruway, Bldg 895
Universal City, TX 78148
1 (210) 652-5142
Reserve your spots at Eberle Park and rent any camping and outdoor equipment you may need. This center also features the ITT office which sells discounted tours and tickets.
San Antonio
31. Camp Bullis Rod-n-Gun Rec Center
4921 New Lewis Valley Rd, Bldg 6215
San Antonio, TX 78257
1 (210) 295-7577
This recreation center rents everything needed for outdoor activities and also features an archery range, sportsmans skeet range, hunting rentals, park passes, and offers license to carry classes.
Conclusion
With two major Texas cities nearby, there is no shortage of things to do at Lackland AFB. Explore the many lakes and parks, enjoy cultural heritage sites, and be sure to check out Austin’s live music scene which has been the start for some of the country’s best musical acts. Have fun exploring!
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