The Central Coast Sports Arena, a long-time skating rink in Santa Maria, California, is facing potential closure later this year. The rink’s current lease at the Santa Maria Fairpark is set to end on October 31, 2026, and ownership is unsure if they can stay past that date.

Community Impact

The Sports Arena has been a staple in the community since 1997, hosting various events such as inline skating, youth and adult hockey leagues, and recreational skating. Approximately 1,000 people from around the Central Coast use the rink on a weekly basis.

Ownership is now reaching out to the public for assistance in finding a new location to relocate or to extend their lease with the Fairpark. The building has been home to roller skating since the mid-1960s, and its potential closure would be a significant loss for the community.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.