Neighborhood: Rimmon Heights
- 3 Electric Street, Manchester, NH 03102 just below the Nazaire Biron (Kelley Falls) Bridge, Manchester’s West Side
- The arena is open for rentals from August - April.
- Skate rentals are not available at the West Side Arena.
- Hourly Private Ice Rental can be arranged by calling the Parks & Recreation office at (603) 624-6444, Extension 5346
- Stick & Puck - Monday through Fridays, 9:00 to 11:00 am, $10, goalies are free. Cash only, please. Must be 16 years old to attend without a parent or guardian.
Amenities
- Dimensions: 216' x 118 ' (25,488 square feet)
- Skating Surface: 200' x 85'
- Seating Capacity (Bleacher Style): 800 patrons
- Skating Season (Private Rentals Only): August through April
- 4 Changing Rooms
- Vending Machines
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Here are directions to the West Side Ice Arena
History
The West Side Ice Arena was completed in 1974, under the administration of Mayor Sylvio Dupuis. In the summer of 2003, extensive improvements were made including new lighting, dehumidification, Low-E Ceiling, and Handicap Accessibility. In the summer of 2023, a new refrigeration system was installed at the arena. West Side Arena once served as home ice to New Hampshire College (now known as Southern NH University) and Saint Anselm College and is now home to Manchester West and Merrimack High Schools; Over 40 Hockey League and the Industrial Hockey League.