Graduating Airmen/Guardians will receive town pass after graduation events.  They MUST return to their TRS by curfew.  Don’t be late!

San Antonio is the most visited city in Texas.  Top sights include the Alamo and other historic missions, the River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo, more than 40 golf courses, historic neighborhoods, stunning architecture, diverse culture, amazing cuisine, vibrant arts community and friendly people.

Things To Do In San Antonio 

Fiesta –  April 18-28, 2024

Fiesta is a HUGE, city-wide event that lasts almost two weeks.  It is full of music, food, fun, parades and more!  If your trainee is set to graduate during Fiesta, please book your hotels and rentals ASAP, as everything will fill up fast.  Also be prepared for more traffic and people, especially in downtown San Antonio.  For more information about Fiesta, click HERE.

 

 

 

Other Town Pass Options:

**Waves of Honor: Active Military Members receive one complimentary admission per year plus 3 free dependents. Plus additional discounted admission for Active Duty Military & families. Restrictions apply.

Great resources:

There are so many more options for family fun, dining and entertainment.
Click here for San Antonio Visitor Center Guide

Lackland ITT (Informations, Tickets & Travel) — You can purchase discounted tickets to area attractions. ITT is located at 1560 Stewart St (Arnold Hall), Bldg. 5506; 210-671-3059.

Things To Do On Base

Community Centers:  Skylark Community Center (next to the Skylark Bowling Center), is open to BMT Families Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  It offers TV, movies, board games, pool tables, video games.

Arnold Hall Community Center welcomes BMT families Thursdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm.  NOTE: Arnold Hall CC is only open to Airmen in Tech School on Saturdays and Sundays).  The Arnold Hall CC boasts game room, cyber cafe with Wi-Fi, movies in the movie room and popcorn for FREE.  The Arnold Hall CC is located in Bldg. 5506, between Nellis St. & Stewart St, near the BMT Reception Center, (210) 671-2619.

For more information on the Community Centers, click HERE.

Southeast Asia Airpark (near the Airman Gate) & Global Airpark Museum (at the Parade Ground) Has outdoor displays of historical aircrafts.

Security Forces Exhibits (210.671.2615) This Museum is in the process of being consolidated with the Airman Heritage Museum which will result in a reduction in its hours of operation. It remains open for training and by appointment only until expanded hours of operation can be achieved.

Airman Heritage Museum https://www.myairmanmuseum.org/  (210.671.3055)

Air Force Enlisted Art Gallery in the Reception Center

Gateway Club – 1650 Kenly Avenue, Bldg. 2490 (210) 645-7034.  Located at JBSA Lackland, 1650 Kenly Avenue, Bldg. 2490.  (210) 645-7034.  For more information, click HERE.

Gateway Hills Golf Course – 1800 Dimsted Place (210) 671-2006. If you have questions or would like to schedule a tee time, please call the Pro Shop.  Looking for a great place to eat while on Base? Check out The Greenside Grill at the Gateway Hills Golf Course.   For more information, click HERE.

Skylark Bowling Alley – Bldg. 6476 (210) 671-1234     Bowling Hours of Operation – Thurs 9 AM – 10 PM.  Holidays – Check with Bowling Center.  Skylark also houses Li’l Mary’s, which offers lunch and dinner as well.  For more information, click HERE.

Lackland Recreation Center – 309 Westover St. Bldg. 871.  Phone (210) 925-5532 or 5533, DSN 945-5532.  Hours of Operation 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Holidays – Closed

You may rent a variety of games and sports equipment for a small fee daily. Lackland has several parks to relax and play a few games.

They also rent a canopy, ice chests, water jugs, tables and chairs, portable grills. Call to check on prices or click HERE.

Picnic on Base – Because the mini mall and places to eat on base are so crowed many people have suggested having a picnic. The parade grounds offer plenty of room for the little ones to run around and look at the planes. The Airmen/Guardians are not allowed to stand and eat so bring a sheet or blanket.  It gets extremely HOT so make sure you have a cooler filled with ice. You can purchase ice at one of the mini malls without having your Airman/Guardian with you. They take Mastercard and Visa. You may use cash at the mini malls.

Stillman Park

A favorite for many!  Stillman has a playground and two barbecue areas. Lots of trees and a covered picnic area.  It’s located off Kelly Dr.

Lion Park

A great location for a picnic. They have tables, as well as trees that provide some shade if you bring along a sheet or blanket in your luggage.

Stapleton Park

Upson Park

Gateway Theater – Bldg. 1288 (210) 671-3985.  Movie Hot Line (210) 673-8077

Main Library – (210) 671-2678.  Mon-Thu 0930-2030.  Fri 0930-1800.  Sat-Sun 1200-1800

FamCamp RV Park – Click HERE for information and rates.

JoyRun Food Delivery/Errand Service

JoyRun is a community delivery/errand app. They deliver from restaurants that normally wouldn’t deliver such as McDonalds, Chiptole, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-Fil-A and several other S.A. restaurants.  The thing that sets them apart from other delivery services is that they typically only deliver on base. That means many of their drivers are military affiliated; spouses, dependents, veterans and retirees.

For more information or to download the app, click HERE

All communication with your runner will be in the chat where you order.  Please specify location drop there.

There is a $30 max order limit per order but no minimum.

Shops on Base:

Lackland Main Exchange (BX) – Places to shop and a food court!  Click HERE for details!

General Store – Located inside the BMT Reception Center Building 7246.  Phone: 671-2028.  Hours of Operation – Thursdays 6:30 AM – 5 PM.  The General Store is open to all personnel, however, it caters to the BMT graduates’ friends and family members who are visiting for graduation.  The General Store offers a wide variety of Lackland, San Antonio and BMT Graduation souvenirs including: Golf shirts, t-shirts, caps, shot glasses, coffee mugs, coins, & plush animals. We also have an on-site Snack Bar available.

Auto Shop – 2120 Carswell Bldg. 7245 Lackland AFB, TX .  Phone 671-3549/2772 – DSN 473-3549  For a list of services please click HERE.