About the L.C. Walker Arena
Web Site
www.lcwakerarena.com
When was the arena built?
Originally conceived by the founder of Shaw-Walker Office Equipment, Mr. Louis C. Walker (or L.C. Walker as he preferred to be called) wanted to provide for the recreational needs of his employees and the Muskegon area residents. The L.C. Walker Sports Arena was built in the late 1950's, and was dedicated to the City of Muskegon on October 27, 1960.
How much did it cost to build the arena?
The Arena was built at an approximate cost of $1,000,000.00, and then turned over to the City of Muskegon. The land and utility connections and some furnishings were supplied by the City of Muskegon (approximately an additional $1,000,000.00).
When did Pro Hockey come to the Arena?
The first year the building was open a professional hockey franchise was awarded to Muskegon by the International Hockey League (IHL); originally called the Zephyrs, then the Mohawks until 1982, when the team was sold and the name was changed to the Muskegon Lumberjacks. In June 1992, the Lumberjacks moved to Cleveland, Ohio and the Arena was then asked to house a Colonial Hockey League (CoHL) which later became the United Hockey League (UHL) team, the Muskegon Fury. The 2007-2008 season saw another league change back to the reformed IHL. In 2008, the Fury were taken over by a new ownership group and their name was changed back to the Muskegon Lumberjacks.
How big is the Arena?
Physically, the Arena is 325 feet by 290 feet and 39 feet high.
What is the seating capacity?
The seating capacity of the Arena varies according to the use. Below is a chart for various events, includes standing room.
- HOCKEY: 5,100 seats
- CONCERTS: 5,600 seats (reserved in front of the stage), 6,300 seats for General Admission style seating.
- BASKETBALL: 5,178-6,000 Seats
- ICE SHOWS: 5,000 seats
- WRESTLING: 5,000 seats
What kind of seating is available?
The L.C. Walker Arena offers, "comfort seating" to all of our guests. Comfort seats have cushioned chair back and seat. The only exception to this would be the 1,728 seats available for "floor seating" during concerts. The arena seating areas are divided into "sections" by the aisles that run form the concourse to the arena main floor area. Each section has been assigned a number. Section 101 is the first section on the North end of the building (the end with the Zamboni tunnel).
Sections are numbers clockwise consecutively around the arena from 101-120. Section 102 is designated as a "family section"; no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Floor seating for concerts are set in rows that run from Row A to Row ZZ, and are divided into three sections; House Left, Center and House Right. Main floor seating changes to match the needs of the show. The L.C. Walker Arena is a "NON SMOKING" environment.
What is an Annex?
The Annex is the banquet and meeting facility, which is attached to the West side of the Arena. Originally a Plumbs food market, it was the first self-serve grocery store in Muskegon in 1936. After opening new stores in the early 1960's, the (now) Annex was added to the Arena complex as a convention center and banquet hall, doll shows, train shows, dances, concerts and fundraisers.
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