The Wait is Over!!

ASHL Families,

Big news from the rink front: Arnold Park is officially moving forward!

Since CPA funding was awarded, the league has been working with the Town, DPW, Town Manager, Bruins Foundation, and Sanborn Engineering to get the project ready for public bid. It has been a thorough process, and we appreciate everyone who helped push this across the blue line.

On April 1, 2026, the project was publicly offered for sealed bid. On April 8, 2026, the bid was awarded to Dandel, Inc., a locally owned company from Hanson. We thank them and look forward to working with them.

The contract is currently scheduled to be completed by July 1, 2026. As we get further along, we’ll share updates on the timeline, league start dates, and season details as they come.

What is coming to Arnold Park is going to be a huge win for Abington families. This project is not just about street hockey. It will also support basketball, the playground, and the entire park community for years to come. The project scope includes new outdoor courts, fencing, two new surfaces, and related park improvements.

The one remaining challenge is lighting. Without lighting, some games may need to be played over two nights, which would make scheduling tougher for families, especially those with siblings on different teams. We are not far off from making lighting happen, but we need to raise approximately $17,000 in the next 60 days.

We believe this community can get it done. We’re brainstorming fundraising ideas and are open to suggestions, sponsorships, and any generous donors who want to help us light the lamp.

The future of ASHL has never been brighter, and we are on pace to return to our own backyard at historic Arnold Park in the summer of 2026.

See you at the Rink,
Bryan & Jon