Costen Turner Recreation Area

Costen Turner Park

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 - 50. The park offers picnic tables, a gazebo and a playground area, perfect for BBQs and command get-togethers.

Reservations for the exclusive use of this facility by a party/group for an unofficial function will be assessed the following daily fee:

Usage Fees
Command Function	Free
Personal Use / DOD Civilian Functions	$ 40
Outside Organizations (require CO approval)	$ 100

Reservations

***Effective October 1, 2008, group reservations can be made at the Nor'Wester. The Fitness Center will no longer accept reservations for group use of the park.***

To arrange for reservations at Costen Turner Park, contact:

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Nor'Wester
3675 W. Lexington Street, Bldg. 2556
Oak Harbor, WA 98278
(360) 257-2702
Fax: (360) 257-6443

Directions

To Whidbey Fitness Center:
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. If you arrive and the gate is closed, please call (360) 257-3893 to have the gate opened for you. If calling from the black phone attached to the gate, simply dial 7-3893. Travel along Charles Porter Ave until it curves left and turns into Enterprise St, approximately 1.5 mi. from the entry gate. Almost immediately after the Enterprise St curve, turn left onto Saratoga St. The Nor'Wester will be approximately 1/4 mi. ahead on your right.

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.