The Jones Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Address:
The Jones Center
922 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72756
Website www.thejonescenter.org
Mission: To serve families, strengthen community and glorify God
Vision: A safe place for all to learn, play and belong
Organization Type: 501(c)3
History:
The Center opened in 1995 as a gift to the community from the late Mrs. Bernice Young Jones, wife of Harvey Jones, founder of The Jones Truck Lines. The center provides educational, recreational, health, and community programs and various services to individuals and families in the region. The Center is proud to provide a place where "all are welcome" in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. In keeping with Mrs. Jones' wish that no one be turned away, it offers facilities and services at minimal or no cost to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or economic status.
Board Chair: Susan Barrett
No. Visitors/Yr: 1 million
Operating Budget: $3.2 million
Programming: http://www.thejonescenter.org/programming/
Contact Person:
Sarah Van Vleck, Advancement Coordinator
svanvleck@jonesnet.org
(479) 756-8090 ext. 2139
The Jones Center
Quick Statistics
Size of Facility: 220,000 square feet
2011 Statistics:
> 1 million visits made to The Jones Center
> 90,000 skated in our rink
> 105,000 used our gym & fitness center
> 58,000 swam in our pools
> 12,000 visited during Spring Break Week
> 23,000 participated in YOUth center activities
> 23,000 visited our Computer Center
> 4,300 participated in healthy living classes
> 3,500 enjoyed Senior Life programs
> 1,700 backpacks distributed to city elementary schools
> 785 children attended the Summer Youth Academy weeks
Amenities:
Ice Rink
Junior Olympic Competition Swimming Pool
Fun Pool with Slide
Fitness Room, Gym & Aerobics Room
Chapel/Auditorium (seats 350)
Computer Center
Teen Life Center
Generation Center (senior activities, family reunions, etc.)
Birthday Celebration Stations
Food Court
Conference Center (seats 350)
Numerous meeting rooms
Universally accessible playground
Community picnic grounds, walking trail, basketball & volleyball courts
Demographics:
The Jones Center (2007)
Springdale School District: District Profile 2009-2010
2009-2010
