NAS Patuxent River

Name

NAS Patuxent River

Legal name

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Website

https://navymwrpaxriver.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Family Support Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Support Systems (IMABAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities (IMAJABAN)

Keywords

• Military recreation programs
• Family support services
• Military fitness facilities
• Child youth programs
• Military lodging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Patuxent River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NAS Patuxent River operates Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) programs and Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) services for active duty service members, retirees, DoD civilians, and their families stationed at or affiliated with the installation. Offerings include fitness and aquatics centers, accredited child development and youth programs, family counseling and employment assistance, golf, bowling, theater, marina, food and beverage outlets, housing, and special events. Programs are funded through Navy allocation and user fees, and delivered primarily on-base to authorized patrons.

Product overview

NAS Patuxent River MWR operates a comprehensive suite of quality-of-life programs and services for military personnel, families, and retirees. The portfolio includes MWR recreation facilities (Fitness & Sports, Community Recreation, Cedar Point Golf Course, Strike Zone Bowling Center, Center Stage Theater, West Basin Marina, Liberty Program), Food & Beverage operations (Mulligans Grill, Cafe 300, Coffee Shop/Starbucks, Flight Deck Lounge), Child & Youth Programs (Child Development Centers, Youth Center with Teen Programs), Family Support services (Fleet & Family Support Center with counseling, employment, deployment support, relocation), and Housing services (Family Housing, Unaccompanied Housing). These programs are coordinated through NDW (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic) to support military readiness and community well-being.

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Products and services

• Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Support services for military families including counseling, employment assistance, deployment support, and relocation services.
• Fitness & Sports Program Fitness facilities including two aquatics centers, Drill Hall, Energy Zone, and intramural sports programs for authorized patrons.
• Community Recreation Office One-stop shop for discounted tickets, leisure travel bookings, and recreational activities.
• Cedar Point Golf Course PAR 72 championship golf course offering 18 holes of golf in a waterfront setting.
• Strike Zone Bowling Center 12-lane bowling center with cosmic bowling and food options at Cafe 300.
• Center Stage Theater Movie theater venue with free summer matinee screenings.
• West Basin Marina Marina facility offering outdoor movie screenings and boat access.
• Child Development Centers (CDC 2030 & CDC 2813) Childcare facilities for children of military personnel.
• Patuxent River Youth Center Youth center offering Boys & Girls Clubs, 4-H programs, before/after school care, and teen programs.
• Liberty Program Recreation program for single/unaccompanied sailors featuring gaming, events, and activities.
• Family Housing Military family housing managed through Liberty Military Housing.
• Unaccompanied Housing Barracks and dormitory housing for E1-E3 and E4 personnel with amenities.
• Mulligans Grill Restaurant at Cedar Point Golf Course serving breakfast and lunch with golf course views.
• Cafe 300 Quick dining at the Drill Hall bowling center offering meals and snacks.
• Coffee Shop (Starbucks) Starbucks coffee shop located inside Center Stage Movie Theater lobby.
• Flight Deck Lounge Bar and entertainment venue with 8 TVs, free game room, karaoke, and historic aviation memorabilia.
• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Program providing resources for families with special needs including medical, educational, and housing services.
• Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Employment and education preparation program for service members leaving active duty.
• Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Program providing 24/7 confidential support, reporting options, and resources for sexual assault victims.
• Navy Wounded Warrior Program coordinating non-medical care for wounded service members and their families.
• NRC Solomons Recreation Facility Navy's largest outdoor recreation facility with beach, pools, lodging, and camping at Solomons, Maryland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 hours of respite care per month provided to families with special needs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• What to Expect ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 'Welcome Aboard Baby!' baby shower event featuring Heidi Murkoff, author of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting.' Event provides gifts, prizes, lunch, and resources for new and expectant parents at NAS Patuxent River.
• American Legion Post 255minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of the 'Welcome Aboard Baby!' baby shower event supporting military families.
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 255minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of the 'Welcome Aboard Baby!' baby shower event supporting military families.
• USAAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 'Down to the Last Buck' free food event at Liberty Center providing Chipotle meals for E1-E6 single or unaccompanied Sailors.
• First Command Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for monthly Bingo Night at Flight Deck Lounge. No Navy endorsement implied.
• Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 0% interest loans and grants for Navy families experiencing financial difficulty at NAS Patuxent River. Phone: 301-342-4739.
• American Red CrosscoreGTM or Marketing Partner24/7 financial assistance partner providing emergency travel, burial assistance, food and shelter. Phone: 1-877-272-7337. Also provides aquatic instruction for swim lessons.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation for Patuxent River Youth Center providing structured youth development programs.
• 4-HcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation for Patuxent River Youth Center providing youth education and leadership programs.
• NAWCADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division partnering for Teen Center summer camps including Computer Coding Camp (C3) and Engineering Exploration Experience (E3).
• Military OneSourcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartment of Defense program providing military families with information and resources including spouse education and career opportunities.
• USAJOBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal Government's official jobs site recommended for military spouse employment and federal career opportunities.
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram connecting military spouses with employers posting job openings and actively recruiting military spouses.
• Hiring Our HeroesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJob fair and networking program for military spouses hosted on or near military installations.
• MyCAAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce development program providing up to $4,000 financial assistance for military spouses pursuing licenses, certifications, or associate degrees in portable career fields.
• Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body for financial counselors; NAS Patuxent River has an AFCPE Accredited Financial Counselor on staff for personal financial management services.
• Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports military children transferring between school districts across state lines, ensuring educational continuity.
• Council on AccreditationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational accreditation organization for Patuxent River Youth Center and child development programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• JEB Little Creek-Fort Story MWR: Adjacent Mid-Atlantic Navy joint expeditionary base MWR within the same Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, offering comparable marina, beach, lodging, and family support programming to authorized patrons.
• NAS Oceana MWR: Sister Mid-Atlantic Navy aviation base MWR serving an East Coast strike-fighter community with the same MWR portfolio. Operates Dam Neck Annex recreation facilities comparable in scale and mission to Pax River's NRC Solomons.
• Naval Base San Diego MWR: Largest West Coast Navy installation MWR with extensive waterfront marina, recreation, and family support services. Operates under the same CNIC framework with comparable programming and pricing models.
• NAS Jacksonville MWR: Major Navy aviation base MWR in the Southeast Region offering nearly identical program categories—fitness, bowling, golf, marina, child & youth, family support—under the same CNIC governance structure.
• NSA Annapolis MWR: Sister NDW installation MWR providing the same Navy MWR service portfolio to the U.S. Naval Academy community, including MWR Recreational Lodging that cross-markets to Pax River patrons.
• Naval Station Norfolk MWR: The Navy's largest installation MWR program, providing the same comprehensive recreation, F&B, family support, and lodging services as NAS Pax River MWR. Directly comparable as the flagship Mid-Atlantic sister installation within the same Navy MWR system.
• NAS Pensacola MWR: Navy aviation training base MWR operating a near-identical service portfolio including marina, golf, bowling, child development, and Fleet & Family Support Center—all under the same Navy MWR standards.
• NAS Lemoore MWR: Strike-fighter aviation base MWR in the Southwest Region offering comparable recreation, F&B, and family support programming under the same Navy MWR system to a similar naval aviator population.
• NAS Whiting Field MWR: Navy aviation training base MWR in the Southeast Region offering the same core MWR services—fitness, recreation, child & youth, and family support—serving a comparable helicopter-training community.

Broad incumbents

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam MWR: Joint-service MWR operation at a major Pacific installation offering a broader multi-service (Navy/Air Force) recreation portfolio. Larger and more diversified than Pax River MWR but directly comparable in service categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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