St. Louis Park Rec Center

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    City of St. Louis Park, MN
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About Facility

The St. Louis Park Rec Center Ice Arena, located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a premier destination for ice sports and recreational activities in the Twin Cities area. This well-maintained facility offers a welcoming environment for ice hockey, figure skating, and public skating sessions, catering to participants of all ages and skill levels.

Featuring a modern NHL-sized rink, the St. Louis Park Rec Center Ice Arena is equipped with top-notch amenities, including spacious locker rooms, a comfortable spectator seating area, and a convenient pro shop. The arena supports a variety of local youth hockey programs, adult leagues, and figure skating clubs, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of ice sports enthusiasts.

In addition to its ice sports offerings, the Rec Center hosts numerous community events, from birthday parties to school outings, creating a fun and engaging space for residents and visitors alike. Its central location and commitment to providing high-quality facilities make it a cherished institution in St. Louis Park.

The St. Louis Park Rec Center Ice Arena is dedicated to promoting active lifestyles and community engagement, making it a vital part of the local recreational landscape and a favorite gathering spot for ice sports lovers in the region.

“I CAN’T HEAR WHAT JEREMY SAYS BECAUSE I HAVE MY TWO STANLEY CUP RINGS PLUGGED IN MY EAR.”

Patrick Roy- 1996 Stanley Cup Playoff

Scope of Work

B32 Engineering Group has recently completed the design for an extensive renovation/ new ice rink project as the prime consultant. The St. Louis Park City Council was looking for something that could not only suit their winter needs, but also be a structure that can host events in the warmer weather as well. The renovation and new ice rink will allow for hockey, ice skating and other winter activities es now while this spring and summer it will be converted to a turfed fi eld for baseball, softball, and soccer along with fitness classes, farmers’ markets, and theater performances.

The project includes the replacement of two indoor R-22 based ice systems and the design of a new outdoor ice rink at the St. Louis Rec Park Center. The two- existing individual ice refrigeration system are used to maximize sustainability, operating and maintenance efficiency. Another key component of the design for the new facility was maximizing the use of the waste heat from the refrigeration system.