Fort Bliss MWR provides outstanding facilities for sports, fitness, leisure and more. Whether you're looking for a place to work out or a place to relax, we've got you covered. Want to know more about any of the programs below? Contact us at (915) 568-6741 or email blissmwr@gmail.com.
Click here to view the policy regarding use of fitness facilities by youth
Click here to view the physical fitness center SOP
Outdoor play spots in the greater surrounding landscape of Fort Bliss, west Texas and southern New Mexico were born from small bands of outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. Your Fort Bliss outdoor recreation experts at Southwest Adventure continue that tradition. We provide several high and low intensity activities which offer Soldiers, veterans, friends and Family, enlisted or otherwise, the chance to get out and explore, meet new people,learn new skills, challenge themselves and relax. This upcoming season we are offering big multiday trips to Canyonlands National Park, the Chiricahua National Monument, and Colorado area ski destinations.
In addition Southwest Adventure's guided trips and activities, we also have an equipment rental program, Biggs Paintball, Tango Tower, and 9 portable disc golf baskets. If there something you need help with to plan your own adventure, just let us know and we will help you out!
The Southwest Adventure headquarters is located at the Roberto Loeza Soldier Activity Center, Bldg. 20732 Constitution Ave. on East Fort Bliss. To learn more, call (915) 744-1532.
Fort Bliss Family and MWR operates three aquatics centers: one indoor facility, one outdoor facility and one children's splash park.
Replica Aquatic Center Community Pool |
Biggs Splash Park
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The Intramurals program, group fitness classes, Strength and Conditioning/Fitness programs and Mission Essential Fitness offer more ways to have fun, get in shape and test your competitive spirit.
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Group Fitness |
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Strength + Conditioning / Fitness |
Mission Essential Fitness Mission Essential Fitness is training that conditions Soldiers to perform their mission in any operational environment. Tired of the same old programs promising results? Mission Essential Fitness works! |
Whether you're hanging out at the park, looking for a weekend getaway through Leisure Travel or learning to change your oil, you can do it all with the help of Family and MWR..
Biggs Park |
Auto Crafts |
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Framing Bliss |
RV Park |
ITR / Leisure Travel Visitor's Center at Freedom Crossing |
Mickelsen Library |
Recreation News
Kids' fishing tournament at Ascarate Lake
Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services and the Ascarate Fishing Club will conduct a free fishing tournament for youth ages 3-16 Saturday, May 25 at Ascarate Lake.
The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. on the east pavilion of the lake and conclude at noon. On-site registration will run from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Fort Bliss CYSS tent, and will include a free T-shirt while supplies last. All registered youth will be treated to free hot dogs, chips and drinks following the tournament. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories.
The lake will be stocked with 2,400 native fish prior to the event. Bait and 350 rods and reels will be on hand to borrow from the club with a photo ID card as collateral. The tournament will be open to the entire El Paso youth community. Because this is an educational venture with the Ascarate Fishing Club, a "catch and release" policy will be enforced with tournament participants.
An adult may assist a child with bringing in a fish, but may not fish for the child. Adults age 17 and older must have a Texas fishing license to fish in the lake. Texas fishing licenses may be purchased at several local sporting goods stores, including Academy, Big 5 and others.
The tournament is sponsored by the County of El Paso, Price's Dairy, Kohl's Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
While the tournament is free, all guests must pay the $1 per car Ascarate Park admission fee to enter the park. Only cash is accepted. Ascarate Park is located at 6900 Delta Drive in El Paso.
For more information, call (915) 755-0983 or (915) 751-3891.
Southwest Mayhem Paintball Tournament
Grab your markers and your masks and prepare for mayhem ... Southwest Mayhem!
The Southwest Mayhem Paintball Tournament takes over Biggs Paintball Field Saturday, May 25. Display your dominance and win great prizes, including Empire Axe markers, Empire E-Flex goggles and Empire Prophecy 22 loaders.
This three-on-three tournament will be played in a round-robin format. Entry costs $130 per team and include field fees and one case of paint. Register by May 23 at the Soldier Activity Center, 20732 Constitution Ave. on East Fort Bliss.
Biggs Paintball Field is located inside Biggs Park at 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd. on East Fort Bliss. For more information, call (915) 744-1527 or visit blissmwr.com/southwest_adventure. Keep up with Southwest Adventure, Fort Bliss' outdoor recreation experts, on Facebook at facebook.com/blissodr.
2013 Fort Bliss Track Championship
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the 2013 Fort Bliss Track Championship May 28-30, presented by Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics.
The meet is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Entry is free for active-duty and costs $5 per event entered for all other runners.
Races begin at 6 p.m. each day. Registration begins at 4 p.m. each day and must be completed no later than 30 minutes before the race in which you are competing.
May 28 events include the 1500-meter run final, 100-meter dash qualifier, 400-meter dash qualifier, 1600-meter relay (4x400) qualifier and 400-meter relay (4x100) qualifier.
May 29 events include the 5000-meter run final, 400-meter dash final, 100-meter dash semifinal (if necessary), 200-meter dash qualifier and 800-meter dash qualifier.
May 30 events include the 100-meter dash final, 800-meter dash final, 200-meter dash final, 1600-meter relay final and 400-meter relay final.
For more information, visit www.blissmwr.com/intramurals or call (915) 744-5794.
Red Bull King of the Rock tournament
Lace up your shoes and steady your nerves: It’s time to face off for a chance to be crowned King of the Rock. For the third straight year, the Red Bull King of the Rock one-on-one basketball tournament will make a stop at Fort Bliss for a special qualifier. This year's qualifier will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Stout Physical Fitness Center’s outdoor basketball courts.
The event is open to active-duty military, family members 16 years of age and older, retirees, and Department of Defense and Department of the Army civilians from the Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base. Registration is free and requires a DoD/DA-issued identification card.
The local winner will skip the regional qualifier and head directly to the finals on the island of Alcatraz … better known as “The Rock.” The finals will take place September 28. In addition to a trip to "The Rock," the local winner will take home a $1,000 cash prize, which will be paid when the finalist arrives at Alcatraz.
Applications can be picked up at Soto Physical Fitness Center, 20751 Constitution Ave. on East Fort Bliss, or Stout Physical Fitness Center, 2930 Cassidy Road on West Fort Bliss. The field is limited to 64 players and sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Players from the communities of Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range may register via email; call (915) 569-6774 for details.
Players may also register on the day of the tournament, but only as long as there are still slots available. On-site registration begins at 7 p.m.
Learn more about King of the Rock at www.redbull.com/kingoftherock. For more information on the local qualifier, call (915) 569-6774.
Commander's Cup Softball League
The Fort Bliss Commander's Cup Softball League will begin play the week of June 3. The league is open to company-level teams of active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss and is a Commander's Cup league.
A mandatory coaches' meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Soldier Activity Center, 20732 Constitution Ave. on East Fort Bliss. All coaches must attend and bring a letter of intent.
For more information, contact the appropriate command sports coordinator or call (915) 744-5794:
- Independent league: (915) 568-5198
- 1-1 AD and 4-1 AD and CAB: (915) 744-5800
- 2-1 AD, 3-1 AD: (915) 744-5793
- 11th ADA: (915) 568-5995
Biggs Laser Tag
Who's afraid of the dark? Enjoy night laser tag for all ages at Biggs Park. Southwest Adventure has the gear ... you just show up!
BIGG Laser Tag is scheduled for Friday, June 7; and Friday, June 21. The fun starts at 8 p.m. Admission costs $10 per person and includes equipment rental. Don't miss our coupon for buy one, get one free laser tag admission in the spring issue of ¡blissNOW! magazine, on stands April 1.
Biggs Park is located at 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd. on East Fort Bliss. To learn more, call Southwest Adventure at (915) 744-1532.
Women's Softball League
The Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Women's Softball League will begin play Friday, June 7. The league is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss, family members 18 year of age and older, and DoD/DA civilians. All games are played Fridays at the Omar Bradley Softball Complex.
League participation is free for active-duty Soldiers and costs $20 each for all other players.
A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Soldier Activity Center, 20732 Constitution Ave. on East Fort Bliss.
For more information, call (915) 744-5794.
Softball tournament to benefit varsity team
The Fort Bliss men's varsity softball team will host a tournament June 21-23 at the Omar Bradley Complex.
The tournament is open to teams consisting of active-duty military, family members 18 years of age and older, and DoD/Da civilians. Registration costs $250 per team; all proceeds benefit the Fort Bliss men's varsity softball team. All teams are guaranteed three games.
Divisions include Military A, Military B and intramural. Military divisions are open to teams comprised of active-duty military only. The intramural division is open to teams comprised of active-duty military, family members 18 years of age and older, and DoD/Da civilians.
The Omar Bradley Complex is located at 2968 Carter Road on West Fort Bliss. For more information, call (915) 744-5794.
2013 Team Aquathlon
Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics will host the 2013 Team Aquathlon Friday, June 21 at Replica Aquatic Center. The race begins at 6:30 a.m.
The team aquathlon consists of three segments: a five-kilometer run, 400-meter swim and final 5-kilometer run. Teams consist of two-three members. Divisions include men's, women's and co-recreational.
On-site registration runs from 5:30-6:15 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Registration is free for active-duty and costs $5 per person for all other racers.
This is a Commander's Cup event. Teams with civilian members will not place in Commander's Cup standings. View the event memorandum of instruction at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals.
Replica Aquatic Center is located at 5035 Dickman Road on West Fort Bliss. For more information, call (915) 744-5794.
Family camping at White Sands
Load up your family and head out to experience one of nature’s wonders when you join Southwest Adventure for a family camping excursion to White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. The next outing is scheduled for June 22.
For just $10 per person or $35 per family, campers will enjoy games in the sand, camping under the stars, hamburgers and hotdogs and any camping equipment required. Campers will provide their own transportation and meet at the park and pay their own park entrance fees. Active-duty military families are eligible for free annual national park passes. Visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be obtained at the Roberto Loeza Soldier Activity Center, Bldg. 20732 Constitution Blvd. on East Fort Bliss.
To learn more, call (915) 744-1532.
Family and MWR holiday hours: Memorial Day weekend
CLOSED Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27
Financial Management Office (DFMWR Clearing) and Property Book Office
NO SALES Friday, May 24
CLOSED Monday, May 27
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (11am-1am)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (11am-1am)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (noon-6:30pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, Monday, May 27 (2:30-10pm)
Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club
Normal operations Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 (visit blissmwr.com/rodandgun for more information)
OPEN Monday, May 27 for members and active-duty military and family members
Old Fort Bliss Museum
CLOSED Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27
NO MARKET Friday, May 24
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (6am-7pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (6am-7pm)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (6am-7pm)
OPEN WITH HOLIDAY RATES Monday, May 27 (6am-7pm)
Aquatics Training Center
CLOSED Monday, May 27
Automotive Skills Center - Auto Hobby Shop (Do It Yourself)
REDUCED HOURS Friday, May 24 (8am-5pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (8am-5pm)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (8am-5pm)
CLOSED Monday, May 27
REDUCED HOURS Wednesday, May 29 (8am-5pm)
**No group fitness classes Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27**
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 27 (8am-8pm)
Normal operations
Biggs Splash Park
Open for the season Friday, May 24
Open Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
Community Pool
Open for the season Friday, May 25
CLOSED Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (10am-6pm)
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (10am-6pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (8am-8pm)
Normal operations
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (7:30am-6pm)
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
Normal operations (open 24 hours)
RV Park
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (8am-4pm)
Normal operations Saturday, February 16 (8am-3pm)
Normal operations Sunday, February 17 (8am-3pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, February 18 (8am-3pm)
SOLDIER ACTIVITY CENTER
Soldier Activity Center
REDUCED HOURS Friday, May 24 (10am-7pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (10am-midnight)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (10am-9pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 27 (10am-7pm)
Cliffhanger Cafe
Normal operations Friday, May 24 (10am-7pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 24 (10am-7pm)
Normal operations Sunday, May 24 (10am-7pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 24 (10am-5pm)
Library
REDUCED HOURS Friday, May 24 (10am-7pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (10am-9pm)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (10am-9pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 27 (10am-7pm)
Pool
REDUCED HOURS Friday, May 24 (noon-7pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (noon-7pm)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (noon-7pm)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 27 (noon-7pm)
Soto Physical Fitness Center
**No group fitness classes Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27**
REDUCED HOURS Friday, May 24 (8am-8pm)
Normal operations Saturday, May 25 (4am-midnight)
Normal operations Sunday, May 26 (4am-midnight)
REDUCED HOURS Monday, May 27 (8am-8pm)
CLOSED Sunday, May 26 (Tennis courts will remain open for use)
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
Logan CDC
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
Logan School-Age Center
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
NO WEEKEND OPENING
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
NO WEEKEND OPENING
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CLOSED Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27
CHECK WITH INSTRUCTOR FOR CLASSES SATURDAY, May 25
CLOSED Sunday, May 26-Monday, May 27
Baby Bubble Hour
Baby Bubble Hour offers children ages 4 and under a chance to enjoy the water in a peaceful setting. No older children, including older siblings, are allowed in the water during this time. An open swim hour for toddlers, Baby Bubble Hour is held every Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m. at Replica Aquatic Center, Bldg. 5035 Dickman Road on Fort Bliss. For more information, call 568-7431.