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Welcome to Dennis M. Lynch Arena
Dennis M. Lynch Arena (Pawtucket, RI) is a premier 38,650 SF multi-use ice sports facility strategically located just 5 miles north of Rhode Island’s state capital. Designed for accessibility and year-round activity, Lynch Arena features a full NHL-sized ice sheet, dedicated strength and conditioning areas, and convenient concession services to support both athletes and fans. The facility offers versatile team spaces and meeting rooms that accommodate a wide range of college, high school, and community programs, making it a true hub for local athletics and development. In addition to hockey, Lynch Arena supports public skating, learn-to-skate and learn-to-play programs, seasonal tournaments, league play, and other skating events that bring the Rhode Island ice sports community together. With its modern amenities and commitment to providing an exceptional experience for athletes, families, and spectators alike, Dennis M. Lynch Arena is a year-round destination for sport, fitness, and recreation in Pawtucket and beyond.
Rules of the rink
1. No pets allowed.
2. No roller blades, scooters or skateboards allowed.
3. No street hockey allowed.
4. No rough playing or ball throwing allowed.
5 No outside food or beverages allowed into the rink.
6. Safeguard all valuables. Dennis Lynch Arena is not responsible for loss or theft of property.
7. Only players and coaches are allowed into locker rooms.
8. No food, beverages, cameras or video cameras allowed in locker rooms.
** Violators subject to loss of rink privileges. **
zero tolerance
The Lynch Arena fully endorses USA Hockey's Zero Tolerance Policy Regarding Parents & Spectators. The game will be stopped by on-ice officials when the parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or participants of the game. The on-ice officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectator's viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include:
- Using obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
- Taunting players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threatening physical violence, or physical violence.
- Throwing any object in the spectator's viewing area, players bench, penalty box or the on-ice surface, that in any manner creates a safety hazard.
Any violators will be escorted from the facility and not allowed to return until the next day.
Please enjoy the game and support all players, coaches and officials.
It's just a game...a wonderful game at that!
Our Rinks
Lynch Arena features one NHL sized (85 x 200') ice sheets with stadium seating and standing room around the boards giving you up close action for games and practices!
The condition of our ice is unsurpassed. We challenge you to find a better ice surface anywhere!
