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About Oceanside Ice Arena

Oceanside Ice Arena was a key ice hockey venue in Tempe, Arizona, with a capacity of 747 seats. Located at 1520 N McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, the arena hosted ASU men’s and women’s hockey games for decades, along with youth leagues like Desert Youth Hockey Association. Although the facility closed in March 2023 and was redeveloped into a 36-acre industrial park, the arena remains a significant chapter in Tempe’s sports history. This page preserves current information about seating, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options you can consider when researching the venue or nearby community amenities.

Note: For historical events and archival inquiries, consult local sports archives or university records. We’ve gathered practical details to help you understand the site’s layout and accessibility decisions that once guided fans, teams, and vendors visiting Oceanside Ice Arena.

Seating was organized to support different event configurations: South bleachers for general admission, East bleachers designated for students, North East reserved seating, with standing room in the NE corner. The North West area housed players and coaches. Parking included an East unpaved lot for taxi and rideshare drop-offs, with team buses parking north of the arena. Transit access followed a similar pattern, with buses north of the arena and taxi/Uber drop-off in the East lot. While the arena is no longer standing, these details help paint a complete picture of the venue’s former operations for fans and researchers alike.

For fans visiting Tempe now, explore nearby hotels and dining options that serve events in the broader Tempe–ASU area. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly properties and eateries in the neighborhood to help you plan ahead.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 747 seats
  • Address: 1520 N McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • Venue type: Ice arena / skating rink
  • Seating chart: South bleachers general admission; East bleachers student; North East reserved; standing room in NE corner; North West players/coaches area
  • Parking: Team buses north of arena; East unpaved lot for taxi/Uber drop-off
  • Transit: Team buses north of arena; taxi/Uber drop-off in East lot
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Tempe ASU Area, Homewood Suites Tempe ASU Area, Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix/University, and others nearby
  • Notable events: ASU men’s hockey (1979–2022), ASU women’s hockey (2016–2022), Desert Youth Hockey Association; final ASU men’s game at Oceanside on March 16, 2022
  • Demolished: Closed March 19, 2023; demolition completed by June 2023; site redeveloped into 36-acre industrial park
  • Former name: Big Skate (1974–1975)