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New
Westminster
Strong
in tradition - Committed to service |
Queen's Park Arena is a 3,500 seat arena that is located in the beautiful, historic Queen's Park. The arena plays hosts to numerous events from local community events to national championships. No event is too large or small.
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LOCATION
1st Street and 3rd Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.
Phone: 604-777-5111 Fax: 604-524-0942
MAILING ADDRESS
C/0 600 8th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 3S2
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
FACILITY MANAGER
Ron Booth
The historical Queen's Park Arena building was constructed and officially opened on September 19, 1930 for sporting activities such as badminton, basketball and even horse shows.
In 1938 the building was enlarged to add more seating, and ice machinery was added to create our present day arena.
OTHER RENOVATIONS:
1949 - an extension was added to the north end of the arena
1967 -new ice machinery was added and a concrete floor poured over the original sand based floor.
1969 - Infrared heating for the comfort of spectators was installed.
1972 - A new 4 sided score clock and new light over the floor surface were installed.
1973 - Strengthening of the roof beams was done to allow for the removal of many upright supports that were a major interference for spectator viewing.
1974 - Plexiglass was installed to replaced the mesh fencing around the playing surface of the rink. New fibreglass seating was installed in the seating area.
1975 - A new look was given to the arena by extensive renovations to the front lobby. Renovated concessions and washrooms, new offices and ticket booths.
1993 - Fire alarm system was installed throughout the facility as well as a generator for emergency lighting.
2000 - The west side dressing rooms were completely renovated.
2001 - The east side dressing rooms were completely renovated.