Outdoor Recreation

The Army Outdoor Recreation program offers diverse, healthful, vigorous, and comprehensive outdoor recreation activities and instruction for active duty, family members, DoD civilians and other authorized patrons. The Army ODR programs build a sense of community, promote skill development, and provide for stress relief and enjoyment while conserving and protecting wildlife, forests, wetlands, and other natural resources.

The program contributes to military mission readiness through adventure and challenge-type activities that test functional fitness and motor skills, and enhance unit cohesion. Soldiers and family members enjoy an enhanced quality of life through participation in new and/or ongoing lifetime leisure outdoor pursuits, introduced and/or facilitated by their local ODR program.

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Program Elements:

• Skill Instruction
• Activities & Trips
• Equipment Checkout centers
• ODR Facilities
• Natural resource sites
• Activity operation centers
• Travel and leisure destinations
• Boat & RV storage lots, pet kennel operations, horse boarding, boat berthing, etc.
• Outdoor equipment pro-shop or retail operations
• Outdoor equipment maintenance services Access point for hunting/fishing licenses

Outdoor Recreation programs vary by location and natural surroundings. Contact your local ODR to find out which of the following programs and services are offered at your garrison:

 

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Camping & RV Parks

The Army and other DOD Service Departments operate camp grounds and RV sites throughout the U.S. on military installations and Recreation Areas. Pitch a tent or pull up your camper at U.S. Army MWR campsites and RV Parks made just for you.

Warrior Adventure Quest

Some Soldiers need specialized coping outlets. Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) combines high-adventure activities like rock climbing or zip lining, with leader-led after-action debriefs to help Soldiers move on after deployment.

Equestrian Services

Saddle up with U.S. Army MWR. Many garrisons offer horse stables, trail and pony rides, stall and pasture boarding, and clinics.

Adaptive/Inclusive Recreation

U.S. Army MWR programs are accessible, regardless of your ability. You’ll find adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities that help people with different challenges enjoy more sports and activities.

Services

Find all the possibilities that Outdoor Rec has to offer.

Cycling Challenge

The yearly Outdoor Recreation Cycling Challenge invites participants to push their limits on their chosen cycling routes, offering a chance to test endurance and skill. With each milestone completed, participants can earn prizes, making it a fun, rewarding, and challenging way to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors.