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Water Fun: Gretna Crossing YMCA

July 16, 2026

We visited Gretna Crossing YMCA this past weekend to go to their water park. Its awesome! 

Features

There are three big slides, three small toddler slides, an obstacle course, spray features, tons of seating and a great lazy river (I spent almost three hours just floating on a tube in it). The three big slides include a single rider tube slide and a drop slide.

There are hundreds of chairs and shaded areas; we didn't get there quick enough to get a chair in the shade. They also have concessions.


three water slides and a lazy river



Cost

You can pay a day fee to go; you do not need to be a YMCA member to attend and regular Y passes do not cover the pass; this Y has a specific aquatic pass. It is $5 for babyes (0-2)  $10 for kids (3-19), $15 for adults. 

We waited 20 minutes to get in and there were a lot of people but that is to be expected on a hot weekend.


obstacle course at pool



HOURS: May 26-August 8

  • Monday-Sunday: 12:00-7:00 pm*

HOURS: August 9-September 6

  • Open Saturday & Sunday only: 12:00-7:00 pm

Location

Gretna Crossing YMCA is located at 12358 S 208th Ave, Gretna, NE 68028, about 45 minutes away from Lincoln. There is lots of parking and two parks close by.


pool with spray features