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Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation Center
, Tyndall AFB, Panama City Florida. Our outdoor center affords patrons the opportunity to picnic or have special events along the beachfront. From squadron functions to private parties, we offer two parks to choose from, with various sized pavilions to reserve.

 

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Tyndall AFB Services Outdoor Recreation

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Water sports of all types can be enjoyed within the confines of beautiful St Andrew Bay. Our sailing annex comes complete with instructors ready to teach the basics of sailing. Those already qualified, may select from four types of smaller sailing vessels to include Sunfish and Catamarans. For the more daring, we offer wakeboard, kayak and wind board lessons.

Practice your aim at our archery range (w/shooting tower) or marksmanship at the Skeet and trap range. Weekend commandos will enjoy five acres of wooded paintball playing fields for use at no charge. Rental equipment and supplies are available on site during the weekend, or arrangements can be made for special events. Team building and self-challenge can be achieved at our ropes course.

Though our pool is seasonal, we offer free daily fitness swims, youth swimming lesson, family fun days, movie nights, dorm events, water aerobics and squadron challenge swim meets.

Do you own a horse? We offer beautiful equestrian facilities for your boarding needs. Private horse back lessons can be arranged. Store that extra vehicle or RV in our 180 space storage lot.

The free Environmental Explorers Kids Club, meets monthly with field trips, hands-on projects and guest speakers highlighting a different aspect of the environment, to instill appreciation and stewardship in our youth.

Do you enjoy camping? We have 91 campsites, 56 of which are full-service to include cable-ready. Our 3200 sq ft log cabin offers an array of social activities for all ages. You don’t have your own RV? You can still enjoy our beautiful campgrounds by staying in one of our lovely two-bedroom, sleeps six cabins overlooking our beautiful waterway.

Round out your visit to our facility by taking part in trips from high adventure whitewater rafting to leisurely tubing down a crystal clear spring fed creek. Is fishing your forte? Both in-shore and off-shore fishing charters are available with discounts offered to our military. We welcome you to divers’ paradise. Learn to scuba dive and explore sunken ships while photographing our beautiful tropical fish. Our family programs include holiday light extravaganzas and a swim with the manatees, while historical jaunts, cultural, historical and even sporting events are held throughout the year.

For information on our program or to make reservations, stop by our main office, just across the Tyndall Bridge. COMM: 850-283-3199 E-mail:

Equipment Rental:
Bonita Bay Outdoor RecreationComplex, Tyndall AFB, offers a variety of equipment to meet your needs from lawn & garden to bounce houses for the kids.

Hours are seasonal:
May-Sep open seven days a week, M-Th 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; F-Sun 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Oct-Apr 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Th-M; closed Tu/W.

Located just east of Panama City on US Hwy 98, at the foot of the Tyndall bridge

COMM: 850-283-3199
FAX COMM: 850-286-5869
E-mail:

FAMCAMP:
The Tyndall AFB FamCamp has 91 RV sites, 56 of which are full-service (water, electric, sewer, and cable) 36 partial service (no sewer). 3200 sq ft Recreational Building equipped with game room, wide screen TV and DVD. This facility comes equipped with Internet connection for your lap top convenience. We offer social events: Bingo, movie nights, card tournaments, ice cream socials, pancake breakfasts, Christmas and New Years parties, and pot luck gatherings just to name a few. We offer a beautiful screened in Gazebo equipped with an open fire for hot dog roasts and newcomers “get to know your neighbor” gatherings. Children can enjoy outdoor activities in our playground equipped with swings, slide and sandbox fun located adjacent to the Recreation Building. We have three beautiful two- bedroom cabins with living room equipped with a queen size pull out sofa bed (cabins sleep six). The cabins are fully equipped with full kitchen and bath, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. Remember to bring your own linens. Enjoy daily walks through our 1.5 miles interpretive trail. Learn about the habitats of the surrounding area, while enjoying a leisurely walk through an ecosystem paradise. We also offer a “doggie” walk area. Remember that all pets must be on a leash at all times.

Hours/Days of Operation: Campgrounds open seven days a week, M-Sat 0800-1700; Sun and holidays 9 a..m.-4 p.m. Located just east of Panama City on US Hwy 98, ¼ mile from the foot of the Tyndall bridge

COMM: 850-283-2798
E-mail:

Base Parks:
Assortments of picnic pavilions along the bay are available for use at Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation Complex, Tyndall AFB. In addition, we offer two parks, Heritage Park located by the base hospital and Felix Lake in base housing. Each area houses playgrounds, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits for your leisure activities. In addition to picnic fun at Felix Lake, you can enjoy a hike through our 1.5 mile interpretive trail, fish from the dock of this beautiful fresh water lake, and perhaps sneak a glimpse of our 13 foot alligator known as “Billy Bob.” For our cyclists, you will enjoy several miles of bike trails along the Felix Lake area. To make reservations:

Located just east of Panama City on US Hwy 98, at the foot of the Tyndall bridge
COMM: 850-283-3199
FAX COMM: 850-286-5869
E-mail:


Marina:
7 Center console boats can accommodate up to 5 passengers and 11 passenger pontoon boats can be reserved along with skis, wake or knee boards, and inflatable tubes. For private boat owners, we offer a rental slip area large enough to host 6 boats at a nominal monthly rate at Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation Complex, Tyndall AFB.

Located just east of Panama City on US Hwy 98, found at the foot of the Tyndall bridge.

Tyndall also has a private Marina Club offering service to members.

COMM: 850-283-3199;
FAX COMM: 850-286-5869
E-mail:

Pools:
Free fitness swim is offered three times per day, seven days a week from May-Sept. Swimming lessons and water aerobics are also available.

Location is adjacent to the Enlisted Club on the support side of Tyndall AFB

COMM: 850-283-3199
FAX COMM: 850-286-5869
E-mail:

ETC: (Vehicle storage, etc.)
Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation Complex, Tyndall AFB, offers storage in the RV storage lot, and housing for your horses at the Tyndall Riding Stables. Practice target shooting at the Skeet & Trap range or with your bow at the archery range. Dry storage for small sailboats is located right on the bay at Bonita Bay Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Located just east of Panama City on US Hwy 98, at the foot of the Tyndall bridge

COMM: 850-283-3199
FAX COMM: 850-286-5869
E-mail:

Adventure Links:

Florida State Park - Deerlake
Florida State Park - John Gorrie Museum
National Park Service - Gulf Islands
Or explore the Apalachicola National Forest

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