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Lawson Arena (053)

Lawson Ice Arena Gabel Natatorium

Current Use:
Ice skating, swimming, hockey
Lawson Ice Arena hosts Western's hockey stadium. It can be accessed by Lawson Dr., in the southern end of the Main Campus.

Facility Information

Bronco Fix-It request for:

Directions:
From Stadium Drive, travel northwest on Howard Street. Take the first right on Western Avenue, then take a left on Ring Road South. At the four way stop, take a left on Lawson Drive. The destination will be on the right.
Latitude/Longitude:
N42.275926,W85.61802
*Parking:
Visitor - Parking Lot 70 or 74
Student - Parking Lot 63, 64 or 70
Employee - Parking Lot 63, or 107
(signage may change as necessary without notice)
Building  Coordinator:
Matt Kulik, Athletics
matthew.kulik@wmich.edu
(269) 387-3346

Space Usage and Historical Information

Lawson Arena was built in 1974. It has approximately 108,342 square foot on 4 floors.
Current Use:
Ice skating, swimming, hockey
Dedication:
1974
Original Use:
Ice skating, swimming, hockey