Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Natatorium

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to renovations being performed on the lower level of Lawson/Gabel during the months of May and June 2012, we will be hosting our aquatics programs at the Kalamazoo College pool located on 1050 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI. Read more >>

Lawson Arena Summer Schedule Changes: Lawson Arena will be closed from May 14-July 1. The main office will still be open and available to answer questions and book future rentals. If you have any additional questions, please call (269) 387-3050.

Please note the limited hours for the summer months on our calendar:
  • Sunday Open Skate from 2-3 pm will resume on July 8.
  • Open Hockey has been cancelled for the summer and will resume September 4.
  • Noon Skate has been cancelled for the summer and will resume September 4.

Crane Lane Closure: Crane lane is scheduled for construction from May 7-29, and all Lawson patrons must use the overpass on Roell to get to Lawson.

Lawson Ice Arena is home to Western Michigan University's CCHA Bronco Hockey team.  In addition to hosting the WMU Broncos, the arena is used by the University for physical education classes, club sports, and open skate and within the community for tournaments, intramural hockey, and KOHA (Youth Hockey Programs).  Each year Lawson is host to approximately 193,550 visitors—seating up to 4,000 spectators per event.

Gabel Natatorium is home to Hackett Catholic Central High School Swim Team and Mattawan High School.  The natatorium is also used for Zest for Life, community swimming classes (for infants to adults) and open swim.  The pool can also be rented for private parties.

New for your next Pool Party—The Wibit!