Feasibility Study
This page summarizes the core feasibility case for building a year-round community ice arena in Streetsboro, Ohio. It focuses on regional travel burden, unmet demand, ice capacity constraints, and professional validation inputs.
Executive Summary
Streetsboro and the surrounding region represent an underserved corridor for ice access. Families commonly drive 25–55 minutes one-way to participate in skating and hockey, and nearby rinks are frequently at or near capacity.
A centrally located arena in Streetsboro has strong feasibility indicators: reduced travel burden, strong population reach, program demand, sports tourism potential, and alignment with community recreation goals.
Contact
For feasibility questions, municipal discussions, or partnership inquiries:
Email: ice@venturescontracting.com
This project is being advanced in structured phases consistent with responsible community facility development.
1) Regional Travel Burden & Access Problem
Families and teams routinely face long travel times for ice access due to limited local supply.
- Typical drive times of 25–55 minutes one way to reach existing rinks
- Ice schedules often push youth into early-morning or late-night time slots
- Public skating and Learn-to-Skate availability can be limited by competitive ice demand
This travel burden creates a real participation barrier—especially for working families and younger skaters. A Streetsboro arena reduces travel time and makes consistent participation practical.
2) Demand & Market Reach
Streetsboro is positioned near multiple population centers and travel corridors, creating a strong catchment area. The combination of youth sports demand, adult leagues, Learn-to-Skate participation, and public skating supports year-round utilization.
- Large regional base within practical drive distance
- Multiple school districts and youth organizations in close proximity
- Strong year-round programming potential (skating, hockey, figure, events)
3) Existing Capacity Constraints
A key feasibility indicator is whether the surrounding facilities are already saturated. In this region, demand for ice time frequently exceeds prime availability.
- Youth and adult leagues compete for limited prime-time ice
- Some programs must operate on inconvenient schedules due to shortages
- Public sessions can be reduced when competitive demand increases
A Streetsboro arena is positioned to relieve demand pressure and create new capacity for the region.
4) Architectural & Technical Validation
Ice arenas are among the most complex recreational facilities to design and operate, with specialized building, mechanical, and refrigeration requirements. Early-stage architectural guidance helps validate assumptions and reduce downstream risk.
Planning and feasibility assumptions for Streetsboro Ice Arena are being informed by M2K Architecture, a nationally recognized firm specializing in ice arenas and athletic facilities.
- Ice-specific layout and circulation planning
- Mechanical/refrigeration considerations and operating-cost awareness
- Program flexibility for community use, youth hockey, and events
- Scalability and future expansion planning
This involvement strengthens feasibility reliability by grounding assumptions in experienced ice facility design practice.
5) Operating Model & Program Revenue (High-Level)
While detailed pro-forma modeling is refined as design advances, proven community rink programming supports sustainable operations through multiple revenue streams:
- Public skating admissions and rentals
- Learn-to-Skate tuition
- Youth and adult league fees
- Private ice rentals, parties, and group events
- Tournaments and regional events
- Concessions / café and related sales
Combined with sponsorships and naming opportunities, these streams support long-term stability when paired with disciplined operating practices.
6) Community & Economic Impact
A year-round arena provides broad public value and supports economic activity through events and tourism:
- Reduced travel burden and safer schedules for youth
- Year-round recreation and supervised community activity
- Sports tourism (tournaments/events) supporting hotels and restaurants
- Local jobs across operations, coaching, and event support
Conclusion
Based on regional travel burden, unmet demand, capacity constraints, and early architectural validation input, the Streetsboro Ice Arena project demonstrates strong feasibility indicators for responsible advancement.
Next steps include continued site evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and capital campaign progress to support responsible development and long-term sustainability.