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Location
Visitor tip
Bring extra warm layers - Paul Louis Arena runs notably cold even on hot days outside. The upstairs bar area is significantly warmer with excellent ice views, making it a good refuge if you get too cold.
Visitor tip
Visit primarily for hockey games or as a hockey player/figure skater - this is what the venue does best. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about hockey programs and figure skating training.
Best time
Plan visits during daylight hours or with awareness of the neighborhood - the arena is located in an area that visitors note isn't ideal, especially at night.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating - Hockey & Figure Skating
- Skate Rental
- No - bring your own skates
- Programs
- Hockey leagues and figure skating
- Location
- Downtown Rochester
What visitors say
Its a great place to watch local hockey games.
I thought our little, ancient, neighbor rink in South Buffalo was the worst in WNY. I was wrong. We lost that title to this place. There isn't enough space in this comment section to tell you how bad this facility is. To call it a dump…
The arena is not in the greatest area, especially at night but it's a nice arena. We went to watch a friends hockey game. It has a lot of seating space and a nice area upstairs with food and drinks and tables that overlook the arena…
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Did You Know?
- Paul Louis Arena features a notably cold interior even on hot days, with an upstairs bar area that serves as a warmer alternative with direct ice views overlooking the rink
- The rink offers online rink time rental for small group private skating at reasonable rates, making it accessible for groups wanting dedicated ice time
- Paul Louis Arena operates year-round and is known for having a dedicated figure skating following alongside its primary focus on hockey programs
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