Sports Facilities & Courts Information
Youth Access Policy
Effective May 5
Access is restricted during unmanned hours and on weekdays from 6-8 AM and 11 AM – 1 PM. There are no restrictions on weekends or Federal Holidays.
Access by Age
Ages 11 and Under
- Access to sports courts only with direct supervision by an adult aged 18 or older.
Ages 12–15
- Unrestricted access when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Access without direct supervision is allowed only after completing required orientation(s).
Basic Orientation
- Available during manned hours at IronWorks North and South
- Parent or legal guardian must attend
- Orientation packet includes:
- Emergency contact and medical info
- PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
- Release of liability
- Statement of understanding
- General facility rules
- Tour and demonstration of proper equipment use
- Red-coded youth access card is issued upon completion
Advanced Orientation (Available Starting August 5)
- Available by appointment at IronWorks North and South
- Must possess red-coded youth access card for at least 3 months
- No more than one verbal correction within the previous 3 months
- Parent or legal guardian must attend
- Includes a pass/fail assessment of:
- Equipment setup
- Strength using 45 lb. bar
- Form for deadlift, squat, and bench press
- No instruction is provided during the evaluation
- Yellow-coded youth access card is issued upon successful completion
Upcoming Events
Jun
9

Youth Sports Summer Soccer Camp
09:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Atago Sports Complex
Aug
22

Neon Night Run
06:30pm - 08:15pm
Location: Atago Sports Complex
The Atago Sports Complex is a world-class facility complete with tennis courts, volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields, the Kizuna Baseball Stadium, a track & field called "Go! Go! Field", and the Lotus Cultural Center, and is registered and operated as an official Iwakuni City Park and jointly used by Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni and Iwakuni City. All authorized patrons must follow the Sports Complex rules and guidelines and respect cultures to foster a good relationship between the local community and MCAS Iwakuni.
Notice: As of March 17, Atago Cultural Center will no longer accept cash payments. Credit card only.
Use of Facility
MCAS Iwakuni departments, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, tenant organizations, and private organizations are required to submit the Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet to the Station Safety Office 30 days prior to their officially sponsored events.
Private organizations must have installation approval to hold official functions in Atago Sports Complex facilities; the Station Judge Advocate is the delegated approval authority.
Notice: All eligible patrons are required to access IronWorks Atago and group fitness classes with keycards. Register for keycards at Atago Lotus Cultural Center.
Scheduling & Reservations:
- Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis
- Open reservations for non-officially sponsored events are normally for two-hour blocks of time, with the option to extend an extra two hours or a full day upon request.
- Any individual or group can make same-day walk-in and up to 30-day advanced reservations for facilities or spaces not already reserved.
- Iwakuni City is responsible for all reservations and reservation databases. Reservations can be requested by visiting the Atago Sports Complex Administrative Office or by calling 0827-35-5089. Submission of a Reservation Request Form to the office prior to the time of use is required. Reservation Request Forms are available at the Atago Sports Complex Administrative Office, the S-7 Government and External Affairs Office (GEAO), or at the link posted below.
- Running track is available for anyone's use at any time unless already reserved.
*Authorized patrons of ALL abilities are welcome. Please contact program staff if reasonable accommodations are necessary.
Atago Sports Complex
Phone: 0827-79-2779
DSN: 253-2779
OCONUS Base Phone: 0827355089
MCCS Programs & Events: 253-2779
Reservation Service: 0827-35-5089
Hours of operation:
Gates Open | 6:30 AM - 10:15 PM Daily |
Reservation Service | 8 AM - 9 PM Daily |
Outdoor Facilities | 9 AM - 9 PM Daily |
Indoor Facilities | 9 AM - 10 PM Daily |
Semper Fit manages playing fields for baseball, soccer and football at several locations around MCAS Iwakuni. The Intramural Sports and Youth Sports departments host dozens of tournaments and regular season competitive sports for athletes ranging 3 years and up on these fields and coordinates playing times with the MC Perry schools and station units. Please call for inquiries on availability.
Atago Sports Complex
Gates Open | 6:30 AM - 10:15 PM Daily |
Reservation Service | 8 AM - 9 PM Daily |
Outdoor Facilities | 9 AM - 9 PM Daily |
Indoor Facilities | 9 AM - 10 PM Daily |
The Atago Sports Complex is a world-class facility complete with tennis courts, volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields, the Kizuna Baseball Stadium, a track & field called "Go! Go! Field", and the Lotus Cultural Center, and is registered and operated as an official Iwakuni City Park and jointly used by Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni and Iwakuni City. All authorized patrons must follow the Sports Complex rules and guidelines and respect cultures to foster a good relationship between the local community and MCAS Iwakuni.
Notice: As of March 17, Atago Cultural Center will no longer accept cash payments. Credit card only.
Use of Facility
MCAS Iwakuni departments, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, tenant organizations, and private organizations are required to submit the Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet to the Station Safety Office 30 days prior to their officially sponsored events.
Private organizations must have installation approval to hold official functions in Atago Sports Complex facilities; the Station Judge Advocate is the delegated approval authority.
Notice: All eligible patrons are required to access IronWorks Atago and group fitness classes with keycards. Register for keycards at Atago Lotus Cultural Center.
Scheduling & Reservations:
- Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis
- Open reservations for non-officially sponsored events are normally for two-hour blocks of time, with the option to extend an extra two hours or a full day upon request.
- Any individual or group can make same-day walk-in and up to 30-day advanced reservations for facilities or spaces not already reserved.
- Iwakuni City is responsible for all reservations and reservation databases. Reservations can be requested by visiting the Atago Sports Complex Administrative Office or by calling 0827-35-5089. Submission of a Reservation Request Form to the office prior to the time of use is required. Reservation Request Forms are available at the Atago Sports Complex Administrative Office, the S-7 Government and External Affairs Office (GEAO), or at the link posted below.
- Running track is available for anyone's use at any time unless already reserved.
*Authorized patrons of ALL abilities are welcome. Please contact program staff if reasonable accommodations are necessary.
IronWorks Indoor Pool
Closed | Due to renovations |
MON - FRI | 5 AM - 8 PM |
SAT, SUN, & HOL | 11 AM - 5 PM |
With a heated indoor Olympic-sized pool operating year round the Semper Fit Aquatics program has options available for all skill levels. Take private lessons to brush up on your basic strokes, challenge yourself with an AMP-IT class, or even train to become a lifeguard!
Our pools offer recreational swimming, unit PT sessions, private and group swim lessons, and more. We have underwater workout equipment for adults. For children we offer PFDs, tot docks, and a kiddy pool. Be sure to check out our inflatable obstacle course at special events!
IronWorks North
Staffed | |
MON-FRI | 4 AM - 9 PM |
Unmanned | |
MON-FRI | 9 PM - 4 AM |
SAT, SUN & HOL | All Day |
IronWorks North is a world-class facility with indoor sports accommodations for basketball, volleyball, racquetball, aerobics, and martial arts. We also feature fully equipped weight rooms and well-maintained cardio/circuit machines for individual exercise regimens. All areas within the facility are handicap accessible.
Note: As of March 17, IronWorks North, South, and Atago Cultural Center will no longer accept cash payments. Credit Card only.
IronWorks South
MON - FRI | 4 AM - 10 PM |
SAT, SUN, & HOL | 7 AM - 6 PM |
IronWorks South is a world-class facility equipped with a variety of indoor sports accommodations for basketball, volleyball, racquetball, aerobics, martial arts, and aquatics. We also feature fully equipped weight rooms and well-maintained cardio/circuit machines for individual exercise regimens. All areas within the facility are handicap accessible/accommodating.
Note: As of March 17, IronWorks North, South, and Atago Cultural Center will no longer accept cash payments. Credit Card only.
*Authorized patrons of ALL abilities are welcome. Please contact program staff if reasonable accommodations are necessary.
Penny Lake Fields
WaterWorks Outdoor Pool
Dates | Days | Hours |
---|---|---|
Off-season | Closed | |
MAY 12-23 | Daily | 11 AM - 7 PM Active-Duty Training & Lap Swim Only |
MAY 24 - SEP 28 | MON - FRI | 5 AM - 8 PM |
Recreation Swim | 8 AM - 7 PM | |
MAY 24 - SEP 28 | SAT, SUN, & HOL | 11 AM - 5 PM |
With an outdoor pool open during the summer months the Semper Fit Aquatics program has options available for all skill levels. Take private lessons to brush up on your basic strokes, challenge yourself with an AMP-IT class, or even train to become a lifeguard!
Our pools offer recreational swimming, unit PT sessions, private and group swim lessons, and more. We have underwater workout equipment for adults. For children we offer PFDs, tot docks, and a kiddy pool. Be sure to check out our inflatable obstacle course at special events!
Basketball, sand volleyball and tennis sports courts can be found at various locations, including next to the IronWorks and across the bridge at the Monzen Friendship Park.
*Authorized patrons of ALL abilities are welcome. Please contact program staff if reasonable accommodations are necessary.

Basketball Courts
