The Ashland Kroc Center is a 60,000-square-foot facility that serves both as a place of worship for members of The Salvation Army and as a community center in the heart of Ashland. Guided by the vision of Joan Kroc, our mission is to provide easy access to arts, music, sports, and educational programming for every member of our community, with a special focus on serving the greatest number of people experiencing the greatest need.
The facility features a worship center, field house, classrooms, a fun zone, and a community room, offering a variety of spaces for individuals and families throughout the community.
Growing to Serve Our Community
In 2019, a $7.2 million expansion project added even more opportunities for recreation, fitness, and connection. The expansion included an indoor waterpark, a fitness facility, locker rooms, a community hub with expanded concessions, multipurpose rooms, and lounge space.
In 2023, thanks to the generous support of the Archer Family and the Norma Foundation, RJ’s Spray Park re-opened at the back of the facility, providing summer fun and a place to cool off for the youngest of Ashland community residents and their families.
A Legacy of Faith and Service
Before the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened, The Salvation Army was located at 40 East 3rd Street in Ashland, Ohio. Less than a mile from the current Kroc Center, the 3rd Street location served as the home of The Salvation Army Ashland Corps ministry from 1937 until the Kroc Center opened in April 2009.
Today, that history remains part of The Kroc Center. The chapel cross, visible as you drive into the facility, was created from steel beams salvaged from the former building. Inside, items from the original location can be found in the prayer room, RJ's Place, and other areas throughout the facility.
