The Kroc’s Summer Kick-Off Carnival
Date: 06/08/2026
Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
Location: 527 East Liberty Street
Organizer: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Cost: Free
Contact and more info:
neokrocmarketingspecialist@use.salvationarmy.org
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/ashland-kroc/
About the event:
Get ready to kick off summer with a SPLASH at The Ashland Kroc Center with the grand opening of RJ’s Spray Park the start of our Summer Food Service Program!
Join us Monday, June 8 beginning at NOON for an afternoon packed with water fun, games, treats, and FREE lunch for all youth ages 18 & under as we celebrate the start of our Summer Food Service Program!
Special guest: The Kona Ice Truck will be onsite with icy treats available for purchase!
Activities Include:
- Meet RJ Kroc
- Glitter Tattoos
- Balloon Animals
- Popcorn
- Cotton Candy
Games & Fun:
- Chip in a Bowl
- Ring Toss
- Fishing Hole
- Duck Pond Matching
- Mini Cupcake Walk
- Water Gun Races
After the celebration, RJ’s Spray Park will remain FREE and open to the public Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. through August 21 (hours based on past usage and availability).
FREE SUMMER LUNCHES CONTINUE! In partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, we’ll continue serving FREE lunches Monday–Friday through August 7 from 12–12:45 p.m. on our back patio. Kids of all ages are welcome — no questions asked