... all levels of government ... shall take prompt action and coordinate to the extent practicable without diminishing or affecting their respective powers and functions to conserve, develop, and utilize outdoor recreation resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people."

Outdoor Recreation programs provide Soldiers and their Families worldwide with opportunities to participate in, and enjoy, the great outdoors by offering outdoor activities and adventure--from sailing on the Chesapeake Bay to skiing in the Alps. In addition, Outdoor Recreation staff assist commanders in maintaining unit readiness by providing outdoor adventure training upon request.

The emphasis in Outdoor Recreation is on skill development and opportunities for Soldiers and Family members to acquire lifetime leisure skills. Trained, qualified, professional civilian Outdoor Recreation specialists offer ongoing classes at various skill levels in such activities as rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and archery.

In addition, many Outdoor Recreation programs offer paintball, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and other adventure activities. Some installations have fishing lakes, hunting areas, skeet and trap shooting, and picnic areas. Outdoor Recreation staff also plan and run programs to include skiing, hiking, sailing, and fishing trips, both at home and overseas.

Outdoor Recreation staff operate parks, travel camps, marinas, skeet and trap ranges, shooting sports centers, riding stables and trails, ice skating rinks, archery ranges, hiking trails, go cart tracks, and equipment checkout centers. Equipment checkout centers rent bicycles, picnic gear, and trailers, as well as camping, skiing, fishing, and boating equipment at reasonable rates.

All programs and services offered are based on geographic location, availability of natural resources, and customer demand.  

For questions about Outdoor Recreation, please email odr@fmwrc.army.mil