Frequently Asked questions
Address
The Jones Center
922 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
Mission
To bring people together by serving families, strengthening communities, and serving God, making it a better place to live
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 recreational, educational, 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.
Board of Directors
Susan Barrett
Dr. Joel Carver
Mike Luttrell
Betsy Phillips
Archie Schaffer III
Dennis Smiley
Russell Tooley
Buddy Wray
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
- 23,000 participated in YOUth Center activities
- 23,000 visited our Computer Center
- 4,300 participated in healthy living classes
- 785 children attended the Summer Youth Academy weeks
Demographics
Springdale School District: District Profile 2010-2011
CEO
Ed Clifford
No. Visits/Yr
1 million
Operating Budget
$3.5 million
Size of Facility
220,000 square feet
Amenities
- Ice Rink
- Junior Olympic Competition Swimming Pool
- Fun Pool with Slide
- Fitness Room, Gym & Aerobics Room
- Chapel/Auditorium (seats 330)
- Conference Center (seats 350)
- Meeting & Classrooms
- Computer Center
- Birthday Celebration Stations
- Food Court
- Universally accessible playground
- Community picnic grounds, walking trail, basketball & volleyball courts
A Jones Trust Property
Other Jones Trust properties include: The Center for Nonprofits @ the JTL Shops in Springdale, The Harvey Jones Educational Building in Springdale, and The Center for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s in Rogers