History of the Arena
Timeline
The William G. Mennen Sports Arena was built in 1973 on land donated by the Mennen Company. On Sunday, January 12, 1975, the William G. Mennen Sports Arena was officially opened to the public. At the opening, there was only one ice surface with permanent seating for 2,500 spectators. In 1986, a second ice surface was completed and in 2002, a third ice surface was completed.
Ground Breaking
Open to Public/Dedication
Skating Club of Morris Signs Contract with MSA for club ice
First Off Ice Event
Arena’s Learn to Skate Program Begins
Rink 2 Opens
Eastern Figure Skating Championships
First Special Needs Synchronized Skating Team, who participated in the Special Olympics Winter Games, held at the Arena.
Rink 3 Open
Hosted a Women’s National Olympic Hockey Team against Sweden
NJ Special Olympics Winter Games
NJ Special Olympics Winter Games
NJ Special Olympics Winter Games
Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships
Cathy/Chris Reed – Ice Dance Team – Skating for Japan – 17th
Allison Reed – Ice Dance Team – Skating for Georgia – 22nd
County Shelter for Hurricane Irene
Kristi Yamaguchi Book Signing for “It’s a Big World Little Pig”
County Shelter for Hurricane Sandy
LTS Program was one of the top 5 in the country as cited by the United States Figure Skating Association and was recognized for its high participation enrollment in the Basic Skills Program with 1,315 participants.
Morris County Park Commission Skating Program Ranked NO. 1 in New Jersey! (August 28, 2022 News Article)