City Hall·Bangor Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
Bangor Parks Committee Hears Ice Arena, Athletic Field Update
The Parks, Recreation and Harbor Advisory Committee met on Oct. 8, 2026, and reviewed its September minutes along with a report from Sawyer Ice Arena and Cameron Stadium supervisor Joe Nelson. Nelson described the seasonal reopening of the ice arena, the process of painting and building up the ice, and year-round upkeep of school athletic fields.
Key points
- The committee reviewed the September minutes, with a correction noted that a name spelled "Dawn" should be "Shawn."
- Joe Nelson, Cameron Stadium athletic field supervisor and Sawyer Ice Arena general manager, reported the arena plans to open around Oct. 19, about a week earlier than usual.
- Nelson said the arena's sand floor requires weeks of gradual ice buildup, and staff painted the ice and five logos in a single day, which he called an all-time best for the crew.
- Nelson said Cameron Stadium and turf fields are used nearly seven days a week, year round, and Parks and Rec staff maintain athletic facilities for the Bangor School Department.
- Nelson said the arena hosts three high schools and the Maine Junior Black Bears, and that weeknight ice time is tight, with one area high school practicing before school.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
The summary and transcript were made by software from the public meeting video, with names checked against the official roster, then reviewed before publishing.
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