Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

JCC Goldstein Family Aquatic Center

The Goldstein Family Aquatic Center is now closed. Weather permitting, the facility will open for the summer on May 25th.

2025 Swim Test Day
Saturday, May 24
….12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the outdoor pool (weather permitting) on May 24th from noon to 4:00 p.m. Families with children who need a swim test for the summer can bring them in. Open swim will NOT be allowed once the test is complete. This day is for testing only. Please bring your own towel.

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

May 20  Indoor Pool Closing at 4:00 p.m.
June 7   Outdoor Pools Closing at 3:00 p.m

We will also be hosting an undetermined number of swim meets on Wednesdays in June and early July. On these days we will close at 4:00 p.m. More information coming soon.

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 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.

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.