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About Ossian C. Bird Arena
Ossian C. Bird Arena is a on-campus ice arena and recreation facility at Ohio University, serving as home ice for OHIO Hockey and a hub for skating programs. With a seating capacity of 2,000 for ice hockey, the arena hosts OHIO Hockey home games, the 2018 TSCHL Division II Championship, synchronized skating events, and various skater programs. Renovations in 2024–25 led to a refreshed facility with a reopening in January 2025. Here’s a practical guide to planning your visit, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,000 seats for ice hockey.
- Location/Address: 23 East Oxbow Trail, Athens, OH 45701 (official OU Bird Arena page); sources also list 102 Oxbow Trail in other materials.
- Venue type: on-campus ice arena/recreation facility (home ice for OHIO Hockey and host to skater programs).
- Seating chart: general admission bleacher seating; seating map available in OHIO Hockey ticket information.
- Parking: nearby Lots 120, 122 (metered) and 134 (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends).
- Transit: Bobcat Pass for Athens Public Transit; GoBus intercity service available to/from Athens.
- Nearby hotels: Ohio University Inn & Conference Center (331 Richland Ave), Holiday Inn Express Athens (11 East Park Drive), Athens Central Hotel (88 East State Street), Quality Inn Athens (20 Home Street).
- Notable events: OHIO Hockey home games (ACHA), 2018 TSCHL Division II Championship, synchronized skating events; arena renovations in 2024–25 and reopening in January 2025.