Costen-Turner Recreation Area

NAS Whidbey Island Ault Field

360.257.2702 / 2432

This expanse of land is named for Lt. Tom Costen and Lt. Charlie Turner of VA-155, whose A-6 Intruder was shot down over Iraq on the first night of Desert Storm. The park was dedicated in 1995.

Organized groups can reserve the park which features picnic areas, a quarter-mile track, a softball field, children's play area and gazebo.

Rental Facilities

Costen-Turner Park will accommodate groups of 25 - 1,000. The park offers picnic tables, a gazebo and a playground area, perfect for BBQs and command get-togethers.

Reservations for the exclusive use of these facilities by a party/group for a function will be assessed the following daily fee:
- Command Function (request on command letterhead): Free*
- Personal Use/DoD Civilian Functions: $40*
- Outside Organizations (require CO approval): $100*
*$50 cleaning deposit required on all reservations.

Rocky Point Recreation Area is additionally available for functions at the same rate structure.

To arrange for reservations at Costen-Turner Park, contact the Convergence Zone:

3535 N Princeton, Bldg. 2510
Oak Harbor, WA 98278
(360) 257-2432 / 2702
Fax: (360) 257-6443

Convergence Zone

Costen Turner Prices

Directions

To Costen-Turner Park:
From Hwy 20, north of Oak Harbor, turn onto Ault Field Rd. Enter the air station at the Langley gate (second stoplight). Make a left onto Midway Ave, traveling until the street ends at a "T." Make a right onto Saratoga St. Costen Turner Park will be on your left, just past the intersection of Intruder St.

To Convergence Zone:
From Hwy 20, north of Oak Harbor, turn onto Ault Field Rd. Enter the air station at the Charles Porter gate (first stoplight). Charles Porter is the only gate accessible to RVs and is open limited hours. If you arrive and the gate is closed, please call (360) 257-3893 to have the gate opened for you. Travel along Charles Porter Ave until you reach Midway St, which is approximately 1 mile from the gate and just past the Skywarrior Theater. Turn left onto Midway. In approximately 1/4 mile, you'll make a four-way stop at Langley Blvd. In another 1/4 mile, the next intersection is Midway St and Princeton St. Convergence Zone is located at this intersection, on your left. Make a left into the building's parking lot, just past the intersection.