OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00am to 5:00pm
ADDRESS
784 Eielson St.
Bldg. 621
PHONE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
What We Offer
Outdoor Recreation is your one-stop shop for all things recreation and fun on Grand Forks Air Force Base! Want to explore the local area on one of our trips? We’ve got you covered! Need to rent a boat or an ATV? We can do that too! Want to buy tickets to Disney? Check ✔️- we got you!
Click a topic below to find out more about all of the awesome things you can do with Outdoor Rec!
Driving Range
Practice your swing or just have some fun at our outdoor driving range!
HOURS & SEASON
Open Daily | 15 May – 15 October (Weather Dependent)
INFORMATION
Golf ball machine on-site is cash only. Golfers may pay for balls with cash at the on-site machine or stop into Outdoor Rec during business hours to pre-purchase tokens.
COST
$3 Small Bucket (~25 balls)
$5 Large Bucket (~50 balls)
LOCATION
Located at the corner of Eielson St. and Alert Ave. (Entrance is located off of Alert Ave.) | Get Directions
Paintball Field
Challenge your friends, family, or coworkers to a game at our paintball field! Whether you want us to set everything up, or you just need some equipment – we’ve got rental packages to fit your needs!
HOURS & SEASON
Open Daily | 15 May – 15 October (Weather Dependent)
RENTAL COST
Group Rental
$15 per person, per hour
Minimum of 8 people required for group rental. Includes field setup, paintballs, air tanks, markers, and safety equipment.
Field Rental Only
$25
Marker Pack Rental
$15 – Includes marker, air tank, 200 paintballs, and safety equipment
LOCATION
Located outside the Main Gate. Take 19th Ave. (road directly across from the main gate) to Meadowlark Ln. and make a left. The paintball field will be on the left side. | Get Directions
Community Garden
Have a green thumb but no space to plant? Rent one of our Community Garden plots! Reserve your plot starting 1 May at Outdoor Rec!
HOURS & SEASON
Open Daily | 15 May – 15 October (Weather Dependent)
INFORMATION
Water hookups are included. Plots must be fully maintained by their owners. Maintenance deposit will be refunded at the end of the season if the plot is maintained throughout and cleaned up by the closing date.
RENTAL COST
$35 for the season + $25 refundable maintenance deposit
LOCATION
Across the street from the water tower on Redwood Dr. | Get Directions
Pavilion Rental
Our enclosed pavilion comes equipped with picnic tables, a kitchen area, and restrooms on site. It’s the perfect indoor/outdoor location for your next birthday or squadron party!
HOURS & SEASON
Open Daily | 15 May – 15 October (Weather Dependent)
INFORMATION
Cleaning deposit will be refunded as long as the pavilion is returned cleaned and in the same condition as it was received
RENTAL COST
$25 per day + $50 refundable cleaning deposit
LOCATION
Bldg. 338. Located on 7th Ave. across the street from Auto Skills. |Get Directions
RV Storage Lot
Need a place to store your RV or camper? Check out our RV Storage Lot! We offer 20ft & 40ft outdoor storage spaces in our fenced-in lot, accessible by automatic gate. Stop in to Outdoor Rec to reserve your spot today!
COST
$20 per month
INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER
- RV/Camper Length
- Year, Make, & Model
- Registration & Insurance Information
LOCATION
Bldg. 680. Located on 3rd Ave. | Get Directions
Directions from ODR: Head south on Eielson St., past the Steen Blvd intersection, past the long LRS building, and make an immediate left onto 3rd Ave. The road will dead-end into the RV Storage Lot.
Resale Lot
Looking to sell your vehicle? Park your car at the resale lot!
LOCATION
Located on 3rd Ave. in front of Bldg. 409 | Get Directions
Directions from ODR: Head south on Eielson St., past the Steen Blvd intersection, past the long LRS building, and make an immediate left onto 3rd Ave. The lot will be on your right.
LISTING COST
$14 per 2 weeks
Horse Stables
Looking for a place to board your horse? We’ve got you covered at our self-care stables! Have the space to connect with your horse, work on goals & training, or simply allow them to graze!
AMENITIES
Our base stables offer:
- 2 Barns with 20 Total Stalls
- 3 Large Pastures
- Indoor Riding Arena
- Outdoor Riding Arena
- Outdoor Round Pen
- Quarantine Pen
BOARDING COST
$50 per horse, per stall, per month
INFORMATION
The base stables are for privately owned horses only. Owners are responsible for all horse care & maintenance, including providing feed, turning out and feeding their horses, as well as maintaining clean stalls.
LOCATION
Bldg. 617 – 619, 624. Located at the corner of Eielson St. and Redwood Dr. | Get Directions
Laundromat
Whether you’re PCS-ing and need somewhere to do a full load of laundry, or you just need machines big enough for that king-size comforter: our 24-hour, self-service laundromat is here for you! All machines are coin operated. A quarter change machine is available on site.
AMENITIES
- 4x Top Load Washers with Agitators
- 4x Front Load Dryers
- 4x Commercial Gas Dryers
- 1x Commercial 30lbs Washer/Extractor
- Quarter Machine On Site
- Soap & Laundry Products Vending Machine ($1/each)
LOCATION
Located at 410 7th Ave. across the street from Auto Skills | Get Directions
North Dakota Game & Fish Licenses
Need help getting a hunting or fishing license in North Dakota? We’re here for you!
Outdoor Rec is an official North Dakota Game & Fish license vendor. We offer assistance with purchasing hunting & fishing licenses, as well help navigating the rules and regulations for military families wishing to hunt or fish in the state. Call or stop in for assistance today!