Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced a plan to invest in the first county-owned ice rinks
The proposed ice rinks, which would use $3.5 million from the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget, would be additions to the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex in Ellicott City.
What would be included?
The proposal includes two full-sized ice rinks, restrooms, seating for spectators at each rink, food and beverage options, locker rooms for participants and officials, off-ice training space, and a shared entranceway with the existing facility.
County officials say the ice rink facilities would have 100% use of electricity, which eliminates fossil fuel use, stormwater management, a solar-ready roof, and shading…