Facility Info

Our mission

The mission of the Reiner Wellness Center is to provide a fitness and aquatic facility with courteous, dependable and knowledgeable assistance for the improved health of our patrons, all for the glory of God.

Our history

The plans and financing for a health complex were voted on in January 1977. Architect Larry Enersen of Clark & Enersen was hired in January and the finances were approved in February of that year.

A construction contractor was hired and construction began in May of 1978. Construction was projected to be completed September 1979. In the summer of 1981, the pool opened for student use as well as for community swimming lessons.

In May 1981, the Union College Health Complex became officially known as the "Larson Lifestyle Center," named after a physician by the name of Dr. Ernest Larson, who gave generously for the completion of the complex. At the time, plans were in place for a second phase, but due a decline in enrollment in the mid-1980s, those plans were indefinitely put on hold. 

In 2024, the Union Adventist University finally completed phase two, more than 40 years later. The 40,000 square foot field house connects to the existing building and includes much larger weight and cardio rooms, indoor running track and new entrance. The pool has retained the Larson name, but the fitness center has been renamed the Reiner Wellness Center in honor of Rich and Lynnet Reiner, alumni who raised money and helped create the vision for the expansion. The renamed and expanded facility opened to the public on August 18, 2024. 

Pro shop

Our Pro Shop is a great place to stock up on fitness items and equipment. Our products include:

  • bathing suits for men, women, and children
  • goggles
  • swim caps
  • nose plugs
  • ear plugs
  • aqua shoes
  • fins
  • towels
  • tennis rackets and balls.

Name brands carried include Speedo, Dunlop, Cannon Sports, TYR and Ektelon products.

Party hosting 

Reiner Wellness Center’s pool and party room are available for party rentals. If you want to host a party at the Reiner Wellness Center, fill out the online form, call 402.486.2525 or stop by the facility to make a reservation. Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis. See availability for private and open swim parties.

Open swim party (must be scheduled)

Open Swim parties can be scheduled anytime during open swim. Open swim parties have a max allowed attendance of 10 swimmers per party. Open swim parties pay the pool admission fee per swimmer.

Our most popular open swim time is Sunday from 3–9 p.m. 

*Parties must be scheduled ahead of time and must have been 6 - 10 swimmers to qualify.

In order to qualify for an open swim party pricing, you must have a minimum of  5  - 10 participants. For open swim parties that have 5 - 10 participants, the price per person is $7.00, payment must be made ahead of time to secure your open swim reservation and to secure open swim party pricing.

Room Rental Rates:

  • $40 per hour for open swim parties
  • $80 per hour for non pool related events

Pool admission fee:

  • $8.00 for ages 3 - 17 years old
  • $12.00 for ages 18 and older

Private swim party

The pool may be rented for private swim parties for 1, 1.5, or 2 hours. 

Times available for private swim parties:

  • Sundays between 12 and 3 p.m.

Pool rental rate:

  • $120.00/hour for up to 20 people
  • $135.00/hour for up to 40 people

Party room

The party room may be rented during or after a private swim party and after an open swim party. The room must be rented if the group plans to serve food or play games.

Room rental rates:

  • $50 for two hours with a pool rental (Up to 50 people)
  • $15 for every additional hour rented
  • $15 to add 20 more people to the party room

Parents of swimmers are encouraged to stay in the pool area with their children. 

Kids playing and having fun in Larson's pool