Authorized users include active duty military and their dependents, retired military and their dependents, civilian employees of the Coast Guard and their dependents, and others as authorized by TRACEN Petaluma Command. The general rule: if you have a military ID you should be able to get yourself through the security gate. If you can get through security you also have the ability to bring guests onto base by sponsoring them. The image below is not an all-inclusive list. Please give us a call to see if you are eligible: 707.765.7248.

The best way to make sure you don't miss any of our announcements is to subscribe to our e-newsletter at the bottom of our website. We send out a detailed email about our events and program updates as often as the news is ready to publish. We also post most of our updates on our Facebook page @MWRPetaluma. Most of our important updates are also in the MWR Corner section of the Daily News email for base residents.

Yes! You can hold your parties or events at the Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, Community/Teen Center, and Lake Recreation Area. The Pool is available to bring your parties to during Open Swim as well. Please check each facilities page for contact information. To reserve an MWR facility, please fill out and submit an MWR Facilities Use Request Form.

We welcome all ideas and input! Please feel free to contact us at

707-765-7248 or MWR@uscg.mil.