Salvation Army Kroc Centre

Joan Kroc’s dream was that all people of all walks of life would have opportunities to experience culture and broaden their horizons. In the past four years the Omaha Kroc Center has opened its doors to thousands of people (754,859), Families, adults, teens, children, toddlers, business people, clergy, from all walks of life and all different nationalities. Kroc Members and Guests have learned to play basketball, football, soccer, violin, piano, cello, trumpet, drums, and many other games and instruments. They have learned how to use clay and a wheel to make pottery, and paint and other mediums to make art. Joan’s dream was that tens of thousands would be impacted, here in Omaha her dream is coming true. You can be part of making a difference. Teri: The management of the Kroc Center is sorry that you had a negative experience, had we known when you were here we could have tried to address your concerns. We hope you will give us another try and be part of something awe-inspiring and wonderful. God Bless.

Oh, Kroc center, how I wanted to fall in love with you. At first, I was infatuated. There were fitness classes all the time, a water park for my kids, and even community classes such as cooking should the fancy strike me. You were new and shiny. Every time I went was the like the first. But then, you slowly showed your true self. Bit by bit you changed until I barely knew you. The classes were drastically reduced and offered at times I could not participate in. Children were left unattended in hallways and were always found playing around the exercise equipment. I hired a personal trainer, only to find him to be out of shape and less knowledgeable than I. And then, the ultimate heartbreak. The water park and my children. At first, they all (3) loved it. But as the kroc grew, a strange and disgusting mix of people began to overcrowd it. I am speaking of babies in diapers and child-staring men. Yep, even though it is against the rules people were continually letting their children in regular diapers in the pool. There was poop. There was diaper crystals, it was disgusting. In regards to the Hispanic men, they would sit on the ledge or on the inside side walls of the lazy river and stare and oggle at every female over the age of nine. My daughter and I were continually stared at until I was so uncomfortable I cancelled my membership. I understand that you can not stop people from staring, but I also don’t think groups of men should be allowed to just sit in a lazy river and make women uncomfortable. With the lack of classes, not so great hours, and overcrowding of the pool I would suggest the YMCA over this place any day. We are back there and much happier.

Wonderful facility