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About Crete Civic Arena
Crete Civic Arena was a multi‑purpose indoor venue in Plattsburgh, New York, known for hosting hockey, indoor soccer, concerts, and regional events. Opened in 1974 and located at 4 Beach Rd near Plattsburgh City Beach, the arena offered convenient access for locals and visitors alike before its demolition in 2023. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the location, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan your visit or learn about the site’s history. While the arena no longer stands, the surrounding area remains a hub for community activities and events, with current green spaces replacing the former structure.
Where to stay, eat, and get around in Plattsburgh is easy with nearby lodging like Best Western Plus Plattsburgh and Super 8 Plattsburgh. For transportation, Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) serves the area with routes and a bus facility near town, making it simple to reach the Beach Road area. If you’re researching past events, the arena hosted a range of activities from hockey and indoor soccer to concerts and trade shows, including notable events such as a political rally in August 2015. For updated trip-planning tips, consider confirming current transit routes and parking arrangements if you’re visiting the surrounding Beach Road area or the former arena site’s green space today.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity historically around 2,500 (older sources list 2,500; some waterfront planning documents cite 3,500–4,000).
- Address/location commonly cited as Beach Road near Plattsburgh City Beach; most references show 4 Beach Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
- Opened in 1974 and served as a multi‑purpose indoor arena, including hockey (home to the Plattsburgh Pioneers) and indoor soccer, plus concerts and trade shows.
- Notable events: a rally by Donald Trump in August 2015; used for hockey and other indoor sports by local groups for decades.
- Demolished in 2023; demolition began in spring 2023 and was completed by July 2023, with the site returned to green space.
- Parking: Crete Center parking lots were free; beach parking became paid in 2022, with beach parking fees managed by the City.
- Transit: Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) serves Plattsburgh with routes and facilities nearby (e.g., CCPT bus facility at 226 Arizona Ave).
- Nearby hotels for travelers: Best Western Plus Plattsburgh (446 Route 3) and Super 8 Plattsburgh (7129 Route 9N) are common lodging options nearby.