Employee Orientation

Goddard Environment

Beach (Wallops)
The northern section of beach on Wallops Island is accessible to badged Wallops employees for recreational purposes during non-operational hours between sunrise and sunset. Non-operational hours are normally weekends and holidays. Launches and other activities may require the Island to be closed for recreational use. Camp fires and pets are not permitted.

Campus Atmosphere
The Greenbelt and Wallops Facilities are designed to reflect a campus atmosphere.
Co-op Intern Housing
Post an ad for a housing vacancy in the Greenbelt area. Current and potential Co-ops may obtain a username and password to search for housing opportunities.

Craft Fairs
The Craft Fairs are held Semi-Annually, Spring and Fall, in the Building 8 Auditorium.

Discount Tickets
Discount Tickets are available for various events through the GEWA and WEMA stores.

Fitness Facilities
The Fitness Facility offers an array of services that include fitness assessments, individual exercise programs, monitoring of blood pressure, body fat evaluations and special programs. In addition, the Facility features a variety of physical fitness equipment including Monarch bicycles, a cross-country ski machine, concept rowers, sit-up boards, treadmills, a Universal-type weight station, free-weights, and dumbbells. The Facility is available to all Goddard employees who have had a stress test and physical examination within the prior 6 months.

Free Parking
Free Parking is available at all Buildings at both the Greenbelt and Wallops Facilities.

Library (Greenbelt and Wallops)
The Homer E. Newell Memorial Library in Greenbelt provides scientific and technological information gathered and recorded by NASA Headquarters, all NASA field installations, and contractors. The library, located in Building 21, is open to all GSFC employees for reference work and for circulation of materials. For Wallops employees, the Wallops Technical Library in Building E105 is available.
IV&V Library

Picnic Pavilion (Greenbelt and Wallops)
The Wallops Flight Facility has a covered pavilion located adjacent to the recreation area that facilitates volleyball, horse shoes, and softball. The pavilion is available for cook-outs, picnics, and other social gatherings.

Post Office (Greenbelt and Wallops)
GEWA Exchange Store/U.S. Postal Office - Located in Building E2 at Wallops Island. Also located in Greenbelt's Building 1 is a limited service Post Office.

Produce Truck (Greenbelt)
Twin Springs Produce Truck is available every Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Greenbelt Campus in the Parking Lot of Building 8.

Recreation Center
The Recreation Center (Rec Center) at Greenbelt is located near Goddard's antenna range. It is a winterized pavilion with kitchens and barbecue pit and is available to all employees for work-related functions of Goddard organizational elements such as section, branch, and division parties; functions related to GEWA support clubs; and retirement parties. Wallops Island's equivalent to the Rec Center is the Rocket Club, located in Building F3.

Snack Bars/Vending Machines
Sponsored by GEWA and located in most buildings throughout the Center.
Soccer Fields (Greenbelt)

Taxi (Greenbelt)
On-call Goddard Taxi operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The driver will pick-up passengers from and deliver to all Center building. Plan to call the shuttle bus driver 10-15 minutes in advance of your needed pick-up time. Goddard Taxi Telephone: 4-TAXI or 301-346-8276.

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