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Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation from page 26

is to ensure children and families, from all walks of life and this facility will become another reason why the city remains
abilities, have access to winter sports.” a premier city to live, work, and enjoy.”
The new facility will offer a specialized recreational The project is supported by renowned leaders in ice
amenity not commonly found in South Florida. It will also sports, hockey coach and philanthropist Larry Robbins,
bring an economic boost to residents by creating nearly 100 and NHL legend Wayne Gretzky. A former CEO of the
full-time and part-time jobs in the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Chicago Steel and a hockey coach, Robbins is calling
In addition to two NHL size
rinks, the ice-skating facility
will feature a full-service
restaurant, a retail store, a
training space, and an academy
space, with support from the
world’s No. 1 in orthopedics,
Hospital for Special Surgery
(HSS).
“While serving the local
community, the ice-skating
facility will also have the
capacity to host regional,
national, and international
events that will bring a
significant economic impact
to Palm Beach Gardens,” Larry Robbins with his family on the ice – photo courtesy
Winter explained. “We hope Exterior rendering – photo courtesy of JLG Architects of PBNAF

Lobby rendering – photo courtesy of JLG Architects Restaurant rendering – photo courtesy of JLG Architects

Palm Beach Gardens his new home to invest in the future
of ice sports in South Florida. Gretzky will utilize the
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hockey schools in the world founded in 2014 by him and
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For more information on the project, visit pbnsportsplex.com.

Photos courtesy of PBNAF and JLG Architects
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