A four-sheet ice arena is being proposed in Delaware as part of the 258-acre Maridel project.
The Delaware Planning Commission has approved updated plans for an expanded, 140,530-square-foot ice sports arena at the heart of the Maridel development.
Developed through a partnership between the Battery Hockey Academy (founded by former Columbus Blue Jackets player Cam Atkinson) and the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, the state-of-the-art facility will house four indoor rinks under one roof. Designed to address Central Ohio's growing demand for ice time, the venue will host youth hockey, adult leagues, tournaments, figure skating, and public sessions.
The arena serves as the initial anchor for the larger 252-acre Maridel mixed-use project near Route 42 and Sawmill Parkway, which will bring sports, retail, dining, hospitality, and outdoor entertainment spaces to the community. Construction on the arena is targeted to begin in April 2027.
