Santa Maria Skating Rink Faces Uncertain Future

Santa Maria skating rink faces uncertain future

For decades, the Central Coast Sports Arena has served as more than just a place to skate. Families have gathered there for birthday parties, children have learned to skate, and generations of hockey players have grown up on its floor.Now, the future of the longtime Santa Maria facility is uncertain.The Sports Arenas current lease with the Santa Maria Fairpark is set to expire on Oct. 31, 2026.While both the Fairpark and Sports Arena owners say …

Longtime Santa Maria Skating Rink Facing Potential Closure

Dave Alley/KEYT SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - A longtime skating rink in Santa Maria is facing potential closure later this year. "It's in jeopardy," said  Tobin Flamm, Central Coast Sports Arena co-owner. "If we don't figure out what we're going to do by October, we will likely be closing." Central Coast Sports Arena, which has operated at the Santa Maria Fairpark since 1997, will have its current lease end in just over four months. "Their lease…