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Ann Arbor’s Veterans Memorial Ice Arena to Stay Closed for 2026–27 After Tornado Damage

City leaders cite structural loss at the rink that will take longer than one season to repair.

The Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.

Overview

  • The City of Ann Arbor said Monday the rink will miss the 2026–27 season with no date set for a full reopening.
  • An EF-1 tornado ripped a wall from the arena and damaged Veterans Memorial Park, and crews installed a temporary wall to secure the building.
  • The closure disrupts renters, skaters and hockey teams who rely on the rink for practices, games and community programs.
  • The public pool next to the rink is under repair and will not open for Memorial Day weekend, with residents steered to Fuller and Buhr Park pools.
  • Parts of Veterans Memorial Park, including the playground, pop-up dog park, skatepark and two ballfields, are slated to reopen by Friday as recovery continues.