Space Criteria: A Guide to the Guides
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Bowling Facilities
Bowling facilities are among the most actively used of
Table 7 - 21 DOD Spaces Authorization for Bowling
Morale Support Activities functions. Authorized lanes
Facilities
and space are indicated in Table 7 - 21. Bowling facili-
Area (Gross SF)4
Military Population
No. Lanes
ties should, where possible, be consolidated with other
recreational and active sports in Community Activity Cen-
1-
250
2
2,700
ters. For large bowling facilities, this may best be done
4
4,500
251-
1,000
by co-location of a separate structure. However, small
1,001-
1,800
6
6,600
numbers of lanes can be integrated in the Main Post and
1,801-
2,500
8
8,500
Local CAC's with benefits of shared snack bars, elec-
10
10,750
2,501-
3,200
tronic and other games areas, and other support spaces.
3,201-
3,800
12
12,800
3,801-
4,900
12
12,800
Adequate parking for bowling must be conveniently
4,901-
6,300
16
16,500
located, but time-of-day use patterns may permit effec-
6,301-
7,700
18
18,400
tive sharing with other functions. Acoustic isolation of
7,701-
9,800
24
24,700
the bowling center from other spaces is essential, but
9,801-
12,600
30
31,000
good visibility between bowling and the recreation func-
tions is desirable.
Military population is military strength plus 40% of the
dependents.
The figures given for military populations over 3,800 apply only
to the 48 contiguous states. See DOD 4270.1-M for figures
which apply overseas.
For each full increment of 700 military population above
12,500, two additional lanes, totaling 1,900 square feet, may
be provided.
For each increment of 16 lanes, an additional 900 square feet
may be added for a game room for billiards, pool, amusement
games, etc.
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