1 / 2Joy Burns Arena
📍 University, CO
Joy Burns Arena houses two ice rinks on the University of Denver campus. It operates alongside the adjacent Magnus Arena and supports public skate sessions, youth hockey, and recreational league play.
Parking was interesting. Two rinks, one very nice and the other one, oh my gosh, who designed the seating? Overall nice facility.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families already engaged in youth hockey or skating lessons at the DU campus complex. Public skate sessions make it accessible for casual visitors. The adjacent Magnus Arena is the preferred choice for recreational public skating per reviewer feedback. Parking can be tricky on game or event days — arrive early.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Sara Weekley
“Parking was interesting. Two rinks, one very nice and the other one, oh my gosh, who designed the seating? Overall nice facility.”
Heidi Storz
“It's a nice arena, but it's right next to Magnus arena and that's really the best one.”
Maria Mullane
“Men’s league is a joke here - Sam Markwood is a terrible director and plays favorites - even as going as far as giving the “prizes” for winning the league to the runner-ups because he’s mad the team didn’t sign up for more seasons. Don’t play here - plenty of other places to spend your money.”
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Overview
Joy Burns Arena at 2250 E Jewell Ave in Denver sits on the University of Denver campus alongside Magnus Arena, forming a twin-rink complex. The facility hosts recreational hockey leagues, public skate sessions, and youth programming. Reviewers describe it as a solid facility, noting the seating layout in one rink is less comfortable than the other. It is managed under Denver Recreation. Parking requires some planning given the campus setting.
