Achilles Rink, Schenectady

Name: Achilles Rink
Address: Alexander Ln, Schenectady, 12308, United States
Telephone: (518) 388-6143

#36 among attractions in Schenectady

Hockey, Ice rink, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

The Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Center is a 2,225-seat multi-purpose arena in Schenectady, New York. It is home to the Union College Dutchmen ice hockey and Dutchwomen ice hockey teams, members of the ECAC Hockey League. The facility opened in 1975 as Achilles Rink and was named in honor of its original benefactor, the Rev. H. Laurence Achilles, Sr. In 2003, it was renovated and renamed Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Center in honor of Frank L. Messa, class of 1973, whose generosity made the renovation possible. One of the unique and distinguishing features of the building is its light colored wooden dome roof which is supported by a complex geometric pattern of dark colored wooden beams. The arena also houses the Travis J. Clark '00 Strength Training Facility. ()

Capacity: 2225Coordinates: 42°49'5"N, 73°55'30"W

Address

Alexander LnDowntown SchenectadySchenectady 12308 United States

Contact

(518) 388-6143

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Day trips

Achilles Rink – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Proctor's Theatre, Nott Memorial, First Reformed Church of Schenectady, First Presbyterian Church.

1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady
25 min walk • Proctor's Theatre is a theatre and former vaudeville house located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Many famous artists have performed there, notably Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Hal Holbrook, Ted Wiles, and George Burns, as well as many others. It has one of the largest movie screens in the Northeast.
~1360 ftW
Memorial, Museum, Art gallery
Nott Memorial, Schenectady
7 min walk • The Nott Memorial is an elaborate 16-sided stone-masonry building which serves as both architectural and physical centerpiece of Union College in Schenectady, New York.
1.1 miW
Church
First Reformed Church of Schenectady, Schenectady
29 min walk • First Reformed Church of Schenectady is located at 8 North Church Street in the Historic Stockade District of Schenectady, New York and is a member of the Reformed Church in America. The church was first organized in 1680 by Dutch settlers and was the first church established in the Mohawk Valley.
1 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Schenectady
26 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, New York is a historic Presbyterian Church in America congregation. The roots of the congregation go back to the 1730s. Episcopalians and Presbyterians had used the St. George's Episcopal Church building, with each group using different entrances to the building.
0.8 miW
City hall
Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady
20 min walk • Schenectady City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Schenectady, New York, United States. Designed by McKim, Mead, and White, the building was constructed between 1931 and 1933.
0.6 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Dudley Observatory, Schenectady
16 min walk • Dudley Observatory is an astronomical observatory originally located in Albany, New York, and now in Loudonville, New York. It is no longer operating as a scientific observatory, but remains the oldest non-academic institution of astronomical research in America.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums
Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady
16 min walk • miSci - The Museum of Innovation and Science is a museum and planetarium located in Schenectady, New York. miSci's exhibitions and educational programming focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. The Museum's President is Gina C. Gould, Ph.D.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park, Schenectady
19 min walk • Vale Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery and the largest cemetery in Schenectady, New York. It opened on 21 October 1857 when the Rev. Julius Seely dedicated what was then termed "the Vale". It has tripled its size since opening and today it holds the remains of some of the most notable persons in Upstate New York.
0.9 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Edison Tech Center, Schenectady
24 min walk • The Edison Tech Center is an interactive learning center with a central theme of electricity and engineering. The organization was founded in 2001 under the name Edison Exploratorium, and changed to Edison Steinmetz Center and finally the Edison Tech Center in 2009.
1.1 miW
Shopping, Department store
H. S. Barney Building, Schenectady
28 min walk • H. S. Barney Building is a historic department store complex located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York. The large commercial building consists of six sections constructed or acquired and linked between 1873 and 1923.
~1220 ftE
Neighbourhood
General Electric Realty Plot, Schenectady
6 min walk • The General Electric Realty Plot, often referred to locally as the GE Realty Plot, GE Plots or just The Plot, is a residential neighborhood in Schenectady, New York, United States. It is an area of approximately 90 acres just east of Union College.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Achilles Rink?

Nearby attractions include Union College, Schenectady (5 min walk), General Electric Realty Plot, Schenectady (6 min walk), Nott Memorial, Schenectady (7 min walk), Irving Langmuir House, Schenectady (8 min walk).

How to get to Achilles Rink by public transport?

The nearest stations to Achilles Rink:

Bus

Veeder/Nott Terrace • Lines: 905 (22 min walk)
Steuben • Lines: 905 (25 min walk)

Train

Schenectady (24 min walk)