31 Of the Best Things to Do on Lackland AFB (2020 Edition)

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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