Parks and Recreation
Daniell Park
Corner of Third and Pewabic Street
Daniell park
Summer Concert Series 2026 Lineup
June 25: Copper Country Community Band
July 2: Pizza Planet
July 9: Wing Nuts
July 16: Bling Crosby
July 23: Hassle Family Band
July 30: Julia Blair
August 6: Jan Arnold
August 13: The Janna Nyberg Group
August 20: Nato Coles
August 27: Matt Bradley & Friends
This park was donated to the Village of Laurium in 1937 Joshua Daniell for use as a public park. The WPA then constructed a concrete band shell atop a poor rock foundation. The park was used occasionally from the 1940’s through 1970’s. The park was renovated in 1974 by the Village Street Department. Many local and visiting musicians have enjoyed the pleasure of performing at this unique outdoor venue during the annual summer concert series which started in 1985.
George Gipp Recreation Area & Ice Arena
200 Isle Royale Street
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The George Gipp Recreation Area located on the corner of Isle Royale and Second Streets hosts four ball fields, the Billy Miller Memorial field and three little league fields. A basketball court, a tennis court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, bocheball and children’s playground are open from May through November.
The George Gipp Arena (formerly known as the Bicentennial Arena) is open annually from November through March and hosts public skating, hockey, figure skating and private rentals. The arena is located at 200 Isle Royale Street. Laurium has housed many ice rinks in it’s past, most notably the Palestra built in 1900 era. Theodore Roosevelt gave a campaign speech at the Palestra during his candidacy. The Superior Ice Palace was located on Isle Royale and Third Streets and was the first indoor ice rink. After the streetcars were disconnected the car barn was used as an ice rink, followed by the Laurium Airport hanger.
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General admission for open skate is $3.
A 60-minute ice rental is $150, and a 90-minute ice rental is $200.
To reserve a rental time, please call the village hall at 906-337-1600.
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If you or your business would like to sponsor a public skating session, please feel free to contact the Village Hall at 906-337-1600 or by email at accountsclerk@villageoflaurium.com
Thank you.
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The George Gipp Ice Arena offers public skate time on:
Fridays from 11-12pm (Beginners/Adult Skating)
Fridays from 6-7:30pm
Saturdays from 4:45-5:45pm
Sundays from 5-8pm
Admissions $3 per person
Punch cards are available to purchase for the season: 20 punches / $50
We also have skates of all sizes available to rent! $2 per pair
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The George Gipp Ice Arena offers a few open time slots to be able to rent out the entire rink.
Please call the Village of Laurium at (906) 337-1600 for available time slots and pricing information.
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Three Pickleball courts have been installed in the George Gipp Arena and are available for use in the summer months.
The cost of admission is $2 per person/per hour, plus $5 per group/per hour to rent gear (4 paddles + balls)
Please limit play time to one hour, so that others may play (unless other courts are available)
Schedule:
Monday 9am-2pm
Tuesday 9am-2pm
Wednesday 9am-2pm
Thursday 9am-2pm
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The George Gipp Arena will be open to the public to come and rollerskate/rollerblade during the summer months.
No rental skates available at this time, you must bring your own skates/gear.
Open to all ages.
The cost of admission is $2 per skater.
Every Friday night, starting June 5th, from 6pm - 9pm.
Wearing protective gear is encouraged. Skate at your own risk. All skaters will be required to sign a safety waver.
The Calumet Hockey Association runs many programs through the George Gipp Ice Arena. A link to their website can be found here.
In the spring and summer, The Keweenaw Little League uses the Recreation Area baseball fields. A link to their website can be found here.
George Gipp Memorial Park
George Gipp is a legend in Laurium. George Gipp was born at 432 Hecla Street in Laurium on February 18, 1895. He attended Calumet Public Schools. Gipp participated in track, football, baseball, and hockey. He went on to a four year 32 game football career at Notre Dame leading his team to a 27 win, 2 loss and 3 tie record. Gipp died of an infection in 1920. Leading to the famous statement “Win one for the Gipper.” Property for the George Gipp Memorial Park, located on the corner of Lake Linden Avenue and Tamarack Streets was donated to the Village of Laurium by Oscar Niemela (proprietor of Niemela Market). The park was dedicated on August 3, 1935.