The Owens Center is a multi-purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Peoria, Illinois.[1][2] The Owens Center is a part of the Peoria Park District.

Owens Center
Owens Center entrance, 2023
Map
Location1019 W Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Public transitBus transport CityLink Route #14
Surface200' x 85'(hockey)
Tenants
Peoria Mustangs (NA3HL)
Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles (ACHA)
Bradley Braves (ACHA)
Website
peoriaparks.org/places/owens-center/

It is the home of the Peoria Mustangs of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles men's hockey team of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and the Bradley Braves club hockey team.[3][4] In addition to sports, the Owens Center is available for birthday parties, events, and public ice skating.

History

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The Owens Center was affected by shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6] The center reopened in late January 2021 with limited capacity for Public Skate.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Owens Center". peoriaparks.org. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  2. ^ "Owens Center". enjoyillinois.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  3. ^ "Peoria Park District". Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  4. ^ "Facilities". rmueagles.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-31. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  5. ^ Kravetz, Andy (2020-06-15). "Owens Center to reopen next week; summer camp to follow". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  6. ^ "Is Owens Center Ice Rink Back To Normal? | Bradley University News Lab". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  7. ^ Rundle, Mike (2021-02-09). "Owens Center Is Back, And The Peoria Park District Is Feeling 'Optimistic' About The Year Ahead". WCBU Peoria. Retrieved 2023-11-25.

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