Steinhart Aquatic Center

06/09/2026

🌞 HEAT ADVISORY ALERT 🌞

With the extreme heat we're experiencing, we want to remind everyone that spending the day at the pool does NOT replace the need to stay hydrated.

If you're planning to visit the pool, please bring water and drink it regularly throughout the day. Swimming and cooling off in the water can make you feel comfortable, but your body is still losing fluids in the heat and sun.

💧 Drink water before you arrive
💧 Continue drinking water while you're at the pool
💧 Take breaks in the shade when needed
💧 Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, especially in children

Let's all do our part to stay safe and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

We look forward to seeing you at the pool! ☀️🏊‍♀️

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

🌧️ POOL CLOSURE UPDATE 🌧️

Due to the weather, we have made the decision to close for the remainder of the evening.

We know this isn't the news anyone wants to hear, but guest and staff safety always comes first. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

We hope to see everyone back at the Steinhart Aquatic Center soon! 🏊‍♀️💙

06/04/2026

This is the pool we had before the Steinhart Aquatic center! 3 diving boards, a separate baby pool and 6 lanes in both directions 3ft-12ft

🏊 Greetings from Nebraska City!

Nothing says summer quite like a vintage postcard featuring a community swimming pool filled with swimmers enjoying a hot Nebraska afternoon.

For generations, public pools were more than just a place to cool off—they were where kids spent their summers, families gathered, friendships were formed, and countless memories were made. Before backyard pools became common, places like this were often the center of summertime recreation.

This postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into a simpler era when a towel, a few friends, and an afternoon at the pool were all you needed for a great day.

☀️ Did you spend your summers at the Nebraska City pool?

👇 Share your memories below! What was your favorite thing about going to the pool as a kid?

—
Untold History of SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA

06/04/2026

🚨 POOL CLOSURE UPDATE 🚨
After closely monitoring the forecast and current weather conditions, we have made the decision to remain closed for the rest of the day.
With rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the afternoon and evening, we do not feel we will have a large enough weather window to safely reopen the facility today.
We know this is disappointing, especially with summer finally here, but the safety of our guests and staff will always be our top priority.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see everyone back at the pool soon! ☀️🏊‍♂️
Steinhart Aquatic Center
Thursday, June 4, 2026

06/04/2026

⚡ WEATHER DELAY UPDATE ⚡

The Steinhart Aquatic Center is currently in a weather delay and will not open until conditions are safe.

One of the most common questions we receive is why pools close when a storm may still seem far away. Lightning can strike well away from the main storm, and water is an excellent conductor of electricity.

For the safety of our guests and staff, Steinhart Aquatic Center closes the pool whenever lightning is detected within 10 miles of the facility. This is a safety standard used by many aquatic facilities across the country.
🌩 Lightning detected within 10 miles = Pool Closed
🏊 Everyone must exit the water and pool deck
⏱ We must wait 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within the 10-mile radius before reopening
🔄 Any new lightning strike resets the 30-minute clock

We understand weather delays can be frustrating, but the safety of our patrons and staff will always come first.

We will continue to provide updates and will reopen as soon as conditions allow.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!
— Steinhart Aquatic Center

06/01/2026

🚨 Adult Lap Swim Cancellation 🚨

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Adult Lap Swim today (12:00–1:00 PM) at Steinhart Aquatic Center.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you back for lap swim soon!