Monthly News & Updates

October 2026

 

Important Notice: Modified Building Hours


Please take note of an upcoming change to our standard operating schedule. On Saturday, October 31st, our building will close early at 6:00 PM.


We encourage all visitors and members to plan their schedules accordingly. Regular operating hours will resume as usual the following day.

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation!

 

Common Ground Senior Field Day Champions!

Let’s give a BIG congratulations to our amazing Senior Field Day Champions for 2026!


These incredible participants represented Common Ground with pride, energy, and great sportsmanship while competing alongside other community centers throughout Omaha.


If you see our champions around Common Ground, be sure to give them a big congratulations and thank them for proudly representing our community! We are so proud of you all!


Way to go, Champions!

 

Fitness Equipment Update


We’re excited to share that a new Matrix StepMill is here along with a new rower!


You may notice “Out of Order” signs on some other equipment. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get everything back up and running, but know that items are being worked on and not ignored.


If you have questions about the status of equipment repairs or replacements, please contact Lucia Zamecnik at lucia.zamecnik@cityofomaha.org. Our front desk staff may not have the most up-to-date information regarding equipment issues, so contacting Lucia directly will ensure you receive the most accurate information.


Thank you for your patience as we work to improve and maintain our fitness equipment!

 

Common Ground Punch Card Sale

Don't miss out on our FINAL (physical) 1/2 Price Punch Card Sale during business hours on October 24th and 25th.


No sales over the phone.

Out of town? Send a friend to purchase!

In person purchases only.

Limited quantities available.

First come, first served.

Punch cards do not expire.

Transactions end 30 minutes before closing.


Questions: brandon.ketchum@cityofomaha.org

 

Child Watch Halloween Parade

Get ready for some Halloween fun!


Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches, and superheroes to our Child Watch Halloween Parade!


Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for a festive parade filled with smiles, spooky fun, and plenty of Halloween spirit! We can’t wait to see all the adorable costumes!


Costumes + giggles + Halloween fun = the perfect parade!


Questions: lucia.zamecnik@cityofomaha.org

 

Fun Swim Lessons? Absolutely! Otterball is a new program that emphasizes essential skills such as treading, sculling, deep-water exploration, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, breathing techniques, and transitioning from front to back and vice versa, all while promoting teamwork.


This class is suitable for swimmers of all skill levels. For less confident swimmers, lifejackets and water belts will be provided. Otterball offers a fast-paced swim lesson that includes a water polo game at the end, reinforcing the skills learned through a game-based approach.


Sundays: December 13th - January 31st

Times: 12pm - 1pm

Ages: 8 - 13 years old

Cost: $65 (includes 8 sessions)


Registration starts: November 8th until full at parks.omaha.gov

Questions: Amanda English at amanda.english@cityofomaha.org

 
 
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