Franklin – Pirelli Veteran’s Arena

Arena Amenities:

Party Room

Snack Bar

Skate Rentals

Additional Information:

The Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veteran’s Memorial Skating Arena was rededicated to honor the memory of the fallen Medal of Valor recipient and former Franklin Panther. The arena was completed in 1973, opened to the public on June 2, 1973. It was built under the direction of Governor Francis Sargent and the Commissioner of Natural Resources, Arthur Bromwell, and the effort of Representative George Woods.

The Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veteran’s Skating Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility, overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). FMC Ice Sports has been operating the arena for DCR since 1992. The arena is a full service skating facility offering an extensive variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities.

The facility features a pro shop operated by Hockey Dog 508-528-1974, a heated conference room, and snack bar.

The Pirelli Veteran’s Skating Arena provides patrons with affordable recreation in a clean, safe, and well maintained facility.

This arena offers ice time year-round.

Schedules:

Public Skating

Rates:

Ice Rate: $215 (based on a 50-minute hour) Reserve Ice Time
Public Skate: $5
Rental Skates: $5 (on first come, first served basis)

This arena is home to:

NEFS – Norfolk County Hawks
Franklin Hockey Association
Tri-Valley Indians YH
King Philip Walpole YH
Demons Youth Hockey
Greg Carter’s European Hockey School
Pro Ambitions Hockey Camps and Supplies