The Bay & Benson Center will not open for Adult Open Skate today (March 15th) due to impending weather. Stay safe & warm.
Benson Community Center
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Omaha's park and recreation system is envied by many communities of similar size throughout the country and we are committed to become even better. Our staff is committed to being accessible to you through our website and providing high quality facilities and recreation programs that everyone can enjoy.
03/10/2026
Reduce, reuse, recycle (skateboards ๐) โป๏ธ Weโre hosting a Recycled Skateboard Workshop next Friday as part of Benson First Friday. Come through 5:30-8 PM to grab some gently used decks, trucks, wheels, and other skate parts/components for FREE. Our staff will have T-tools ready so you can fix your setup and roll out ๐น See you there!
03/10/2026
Did you know you can rent some of our outdoor pools? Visit parks.cityofomaha.org for details on how to reserve a pool for your next event or gathering!
03/10/2026
Common Ground Recreation and Aquatic Center
Health Fair on Monday, March 16th, from 9am - 11am! Free access and a variety of vendors. Check it out!
Join us for the upcoming Wellness Expo at Common Ground Recreation and Aquatic Center. This free event is a great opportunity to explore local health and wellness resources, meet community vendors, and learn new ways to stay active and healthy.
Stop by to enjoy giveaways, health information and more! Whether you are looking to start something new or just see whatโs available in the community, there is something for everyone.
Check out some of our vendors pages!
Smoothie King
OrthoNebraska
Vitality Bowls
Fleet Feet
ACE Otters - Aquatic Club of Elkhorn
And many more!
We hope to see you there!
03/10/2026
Our newest kids camp...Camp Mandan!
Mandan Day Camp has aspects from all of our other camps to offer a truly unique experience! Campers will embark on guided nature hikes, explore historical living, cook over the campfire, climb a rock wall, and so much more.
The cost to attend is $115/week, $50/week if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 1st - July 31st (choose one week), from 9am-4pm. Campers must be in 1st-7th grades. If you're not in the area, don't worry, we provide transportation from various locations around Omaha including Hanscom Park, Camelot, Common Ground, Saddlebrook, A.V. Sorensen, and more!
Register today before spots fill up: https://parks.cityofomaha.org/mandan-day-camp/
Mandan Nature Center
03/10/2026
We still have limited spots available at Mandan Day Camp! Weeks 4, 5 and 7 have a bus pickup here at Montclair! For more information visit our website! parks.cityofomaha.org/mandan-day-camp/
02/03/2026
The Bay OMA is making a difference in lives around Omaha. Check out parks.cityofomaha.org for more activities and programs!
Building community around skateboarding The Bay at the Benson Community Center gives kids a space to gather after school and build hobbies.
02/03/2026
Day camp registration is almost here!!
02/03/2026
Interested in playing pickleball? Registration is open!!
02/03/2026
Pull up to the Benson Community Center this Friday for our Youth Skate Jam as part of BFF Omaha ๐น๐ฅ Show off your best tricks in our mini contests for a chance to win prizes from Sandlot Times! Free pizza provided ๐ Warmups begin at 5:30 ๐ See you there!
01/23/2026
The Benson Center will be CLOSED today due to the cold. Stay warm!
There will be no open skate and gaming in our space at the Benson Community Center this Friday, due to expected extremely low temperatures. Stay warm and stay safe!
01/22/2026
Mockingbird Community Center's spring swim lessons! Registration begins Monday, January 26th at 9am!
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