Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

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
AQUA PLAY UNIT & DUMP BUCKET  
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.

You Belong Here

The Jewish Community Center has been a big part of Omaha for more than eight decades! We opened our doors in 1926 and still, today continue to serve everyone in the community with our state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding programs, and dedicated staff. We’ve been here in the past, we’re here today and we’ll be here tomorrow.