Tri-Cities' Only Year-Round Ice Arena
At the heart of the Three Rivers Campus stands the Toyota Arena, complemented by the Toyota Center and the Three Rivers Convention Center. Toyota Arena is home to the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club and the Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association. Toyota Arena also offers:
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Ice Skating Lessons
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Figure Skating Lessons
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Seasonal Skating Camps
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Adult Hockey Leagues
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Drop-In Hockey
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Public Skating
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Ice Rental
Toyota Arena Timeline
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Breaking Ground (1986-1988)
Ground was broken in 1986 for the construction of what was then known as the Tri-Cities Coliseum.
The doors opened in 1988 after the completion of the construction. The Arena became home to the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club and the Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association.
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City Ownership (2000)
After changing private ownerships, the City of Kennewick financially rescued and purchased the troubled Coliseum in August of 2000.
In June of 2000, a year-round ice arena called Rink “B” was added to the complex through a Purchase and Sale agreement with Ron Toigo, the previous owner of the Tri-City Americans Hockey Club, and the City of Kennewick.
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Transition to Three Rivers Campus (2004)
In April of 2004, the management and oversight of the Arena and Coliseum were assigned to the Kennewick Public Facilities District (KPFD) through an inter-local agreement with the City of Kennewick.
Compass Facility Management Inc. (now VenuWorks, Inc.) was engaged to oversee day-to-day operations.
The complex was renamed the Three Rivers Campus, with the Coliseum and Rink B becoming the Three Rivers Coliseum and the Three Rivers Ice Arena, respectively.
The completion and dedication of the Three Rivers Convention Center in June of 2004 further enhanced the campus.
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Naming Rights (2005)
In October of 2005, a Naming Rights sponsorship agreement was completed between the City of Kennewick, VenuWorks, and Toyota USA along with Toyota of Tri-Cities.
This agreement branded the Three Rivers Coliseum and the Three Rivers Ice Arena as the Toyota Center and Toyota Arena, respectively, while maintaining their status as integral parts of the Three Rivers Campus.
