|
Year Opened |
2000 |
| Capacity |
18,500 (Hockey);
20,000 (General Event) |
|
Architect |
Heinlen &
Schrock, Inc. / NBBJ |
| Web Site |
www.nationwidearena.com |
|
Phone |
614/246-2000 |
|
Anchor Tenants |
Columbus Blue
Jackets (NHL) / Columbus Destroyers (AFL) /
Columbus Landsharks (NLL) |
| Parking |
There are more
than 15,000 parking spaces available within
a 10-minute walk of Nationwide Arena. All
surrounding parking lots and garages offer
spaces for guests with disabilities. The
designated drop-off site for guests with
special needs is at the corner of Nationwide
Blvd. and John H. McConnell Blvd. on the
west plaza near the Nationwide Arena Ticket
Office. Arena District parking facilities
are adequately staffed to assist in
directing traffic in and out of lots and
garages. All lots and garages will be
pre-pay to avoid delays in exiting. |
|
Directions |
200 West
Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215.
From North: South on I-71 to I-670 west.
Exit at Neil Avenue. Turn left at
intersection onto Neil Avenue. Proceed to
the signed event parking entrances. Or South
on I-71 to I-670 west. Exit onto N. Third
St. Turn right onto Chestnut Street. Proceed
to the signed event parking entrances on
Chestnut Street. Or South on OH-315 to I-670
east. Exit at Neil Avenue. Turn right at
intersection onto Neil Avenue. Turn left
onto Nationwide Blvd. Proceed to the signed
event parking entrances. From South: North
on I-71. Exit at Front St. (#100A). Turn
left at intersection onto Front Street.
Proceed north on Front Street to signed
event parking entrances near Front Street.
and Nationwide Blvd. From East: West on
I-70. Exit at Fouth Street. Continue on
Fulton Street to Front Street. Turn right
onto Front Street. Proceed north on Front
Street to signed event parking entrances
near Front Street and Nationwide Blvd. Or
West on I-670. Exit onto N. Third Street.
Turn right onto Chestnut Street. Proceed to
signed event parking entrances on Chestnut
Street. From West: East on I-70. Exit at
Fourth Street. Continue on Fulton Street to
Front Street. Turn right onto Front Street.
Proceed north on Front Street to signed
event parking entrances near Front Street
and Nationwide Blvd. Or East on I-670. Exit
onto N. Third Street. Turn right onto
Chestnut Street. Proceed to signed event
parking entrances on Chestnut Street. |
History
Located in the Arena District of downtown
Columbus, the Nationwide Arena was built on a
piece of property that was the site of the
historical Ohio State Penitentiary until 1984.
Nationwide Arena has pleasantly surprised fans
as one of the best NHL arenas ever to be built.
Some of the unique qualities include two 80-foot
towers that house party suites, a 70-foot
glass-enclosed entrance, open lobbies so fans
can see the ice as soon as they walk in, and
black pillars with marble detail.
Opened in 2000, this is also the only rink that
has its hockey team’s practice facility,
CoreComm Ice Haus, attached to the arena. Not
only do professionals practice here, but it is
open to the public as well.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, National Lacrosse
League’s Columbus Landsharks, and the Arena
Football League’s Columbus Destroyers all
consider Nationwide Arena home.
With plenty of land surrounding the area, the
Arena District has room for growth, development,
and renovation. Restaurants, shops, and
businesses will encompass the arena, which will
provide not only sporting events, but also
concerts, ice shows, the circus, and other
exhibitions.
