Richard J. Codey Arena

Richard J. Codey Arena
Codey Arena
The Richard J. Codey Arena with the Turtle Back Zoo entrance arch.
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Former namesSouth Mountain Arena (1958–2004)
LocationWest Orange, New Jersey
Coordinates40°46′8″N 74°16′55″W / 40.76889°N 74.28194°W / 40.76889; -74.28194
Public transitBus transport NJ Transit NJT Bus: 73
Bus transport Community Coach Bus: 77
Bus transport OurBus: Livingston/West Orange
OwnerEssex County Department of Parks and Recreation
Capacity2,500 (Rink 1), 500 (Rink 2)
SurfaceIce, Floor (Rink 1 can be configured for non ice purposes also)
Opened1958
Tenants
NJ Devils Youth Hockey
Essex Skating Club
New Jersey Daredevils (2002–present)
New York Sirens (PWHL, practice facility) (2024–present)
New Jersey Gems (WBL) (1980–1981)
New Jersey Devils (NHL, practice facility) (1986–2007)
Jersey Rockhoppers (EPHL) (2008–2009)
Seton Hall Pirates (NCAA) men's ice hockey
Seton Hall Prep Pirates (NJSIAA) men's ice hockey
West Orange Mountaineers (NJSIAA) men's ice hockey
Livingston Lancers (NJSIAA) men’s ice hockey

The Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain (formerly the South Mountain Skating Arena) is an ice hockey and ice skating arena in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. The arena is named for former Governor of New Jersey Richard Codey. The Codey Arena is owned and operated by the Essex County Department of Park, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs.