JCC Goldstein Family Aquatic Center
The Goldstein Family Aquatic Center will open for the summer on May 25th. All hours are weather and staff permitting. Stay updated with live alerts on the latest pool hours through the Omaha JCC app!
Saturday, May 24
Swim Test Day
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Families with children who need a swim test for the summer can bring them in for testing.
• This event is weather permitting
• Open swim is NOT allowed once the test is complete. This day is for testing only.
• Please bring your own towel.
Sunday, May 25
Opening Day
Adult Lap Swim & Programs
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Adult Water Walking
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lazy River Only
Family Swim
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Entire Outdoor Complex
Concession Stand
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
J Bar:
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Adult Lap Swim & Programs
9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Adult Water Walking
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lazy River Only
Family Swim
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Entire Outdoor Complex
Concession Stand:
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
J Bar:
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday
Adult Lap Swim & Programs
8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Adult Water Walking
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Outdoor Lazy River Only
Family Swim
12:00 – 7:50 p.m.
Entire Outdoor Complex
Concession Stand
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday
Adult Lap Swim & Programs
8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Adult Water Walking
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lazy River Only
Family Swim
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Entire Outdoor Complex
Concession Stand
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
Adult Lap Swim & Programs
8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Adult Water Walking
8:00 am – 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Lazy River
Family Swim
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Entire Outdoor Complex
Concession Stand
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Families are NOT allowed on the pool deck until Family Swim hours begin
Adult Lap Swim & Program Hours
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
The Outdoor Lap Pool is available for Adult Lap Swim & Paid Programs during these hours. Other areas of outdoor complex will remain closed.
Adult Water Walking Hours
Outdoor Lazy River Only
Water walking will be held in the outdoor lazy river. The rest of the leisure pool will remain closed during these hours. Monday- Friday the current will be off for the first hour. Saturday-Sunday the current will be on.
Family Swim Hours
Entire Outdoor Complex
The entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center will be available for open swim and family swim during these hours. Water features include: Dump Bucket, Splash Pad, Lazy River, Climbing Wall, Diving Board, and Water Slide.
• Families are NOT allowed on the pool deck until Family Swim hours begin.
• Feature availability and use depends on results of swim test and staffing.
• Swimmers must be 48″ tall and have a green swim band to use water slide.
• Use of diving board and climbing wall alternates every hour.
Concession Stand
• Cash & credit accepted.
• Prepaid punch cards are also available.
• Fried foods and smoothies stop 30 minutes prior to close.
Facility Details
We follow procedures set forth by the National Weather Service when it comes to weather related closures of the pool. Find a full list of our aquatic Policies and Procedures here. Receive live notifications of pool closures on the Omaha JCC app.
Important Reminders
- You MUST enter through the direct outdoor pool entrance. Access via the Fitness Center entrance is NOT allowed.
- Towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own.
- Patrons must follow all pool rules and youth supervision policies.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Feature use depends on swim testing. Youth must be 48″ and have a green band to use the waterslide.
- Pool hours will be reduced in August
Questions? Call Member Services at (402) 334-6426.
Planned Pool Closures
Wednesday, June 4 Outdoor Pools Closing at 4:00 p.m
Saturday, June 7 Outdoor Pools Closing at 3:00 p.m
Wednesday, June 11 Outdoor Pools Closing at 4:00 p.m
Wednesday, June 25 Outdoor Pools Closing at 4:00 p.m
Wednesday, July 2 Outdoor Pools Closing at 4:00 p.m
Tuesday, July 8 Outdoor Pools Closing at 4:00 p.m
The indoor pool will NOT be available as an alternative.
Concession Stand & J Bar
Concession Stand Hours
Enjoy a snack while at the Goldstein Family Aquatic Center. Our concession stand offers a variety of food and soft drinks for purchase. Cash, credit and Apple Pay accepted. Prepaid punch cards are also available. Fried foods & smoothies stop 30 minutes to close.
Monday – Thursday….12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday………..12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
J Bar Hours
The J Bar will be available on weekends and holidays at the Goldstein Family Aquatic Center. All patrons must be 21+. ID is required for purchase.
Saturday – Sunday….. 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours TBD
NO outside food or drink allowed
Youth Supervision & Swim Test Policies
When using our aquatic facilites, all children MUST be supervised by an adult.
– Children 5 and under must have an adult in the water with them at ALL times.
– Children ages 8 and under must be actively supervised by an adult within arm’s reach.
– Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
– All children 12 and under will be swim tested and issued a swim band based on ability. Swim bands determine water feature use.
Click here to view our policies and pool rules.
Water Feature Information
Accessible for all level of swimmers.
SPLASH PAD • • •
Accessible for all level of swimmers.
LEISURE POOL & ZERO DEPTH ENTRY AREA • • •
Accessible for all level of swimmers.
LAP POOL • •
Children with green swim bands are allowed in the deep end.
Children with yellow swim bands are only allowed in the shallow end. Children with red bands are not allowed in the lap pool unless they are within arm’s reach of an adult.
LAZY RIVER • •
Available for those with yellow or green swim band. Children with red bands are not allowed in the lazy river unless they are within arm’s reach of an adult. Outside inflatables are NOT allowed.
WATER SLIDE •
Children must be 48″ tall to use. The water slide is available to those with green swim bands.
AQUA CLIMBING WALL & DIVING BOARD •
Climbing Wall use will alternate with diving board use every hour. Both are available to those with green swim bands.
Special Events
Join us for these special events happening at Goldstein Family Aquatic Center.
June 15 - The Waffleman at the Pool
Father’s Day Waffles at the Pool
Members, All Ages
Sunday, June 15 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Goldstein Family Aquatic Center
Tickets*: $12 in advance | $15 day of
Register online or by calling (402) 334-6426
Celebrate Dads this Father’s Day with the Waffleman! Bring the whole family for brunch on the outdoor Goldstein Family Aquatic Center pool deck. In addition to waffles, coffee, juice, and water will be available. Once you’re done eating, take a dip in the leisure pool with special early access!
Regular pool policies apply. Early family swim access is ONLY for those attending this event. Ticket purchase required for early entry, even if not eating.
*Kids ages 3 and under eat free with guardian ticket purchase.