TCO Sports Garden (formerly Vadnais Sports Center) is a state-of-the-art sports complex featuring two NHL regulation hockey rinks.

Amenities

• Seating for 1,900 fans
• Ample parking
• Concessions
• Conference room
• Easy access from Interstate 35E, Interstate 694 and Highway 61
• Attached to Sak’s Sports Bar

Ice sheets

Two 85’ x 200’ ice rinks are available at TCO Sports Garden. The rinks are side-by-side, making TCO an ideal location for tournaments and events.

• TCO Rink (formerly Rink 1) seats 1,245 fans.
• Training Haus Rink (formerly Rink 2) seats 658 fans.
• Both have access to spacious, modern locker rooms.

Ice reservations

TCO Sports Garden is available for rental year-round for both ice sports. Check available ice times and make a reservation.

Programs and activities

TCO Sports Garden hosts a variety of open programs, such as walking, hockey, free weights, softball and batting practice, throughout the week. 

Public ice programs

Adult hockey, adult open skate and private on-ice lesson time are offered each week. 

• Adult hockey schedule and information
• Adult open skate schedule and information - Skate rental is not available.
• Private on-ice lessons - Available most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 7:45 a.m. for students to work with their instructors.

Organized and private programs

Check at the office or call 651-481-1000 for more information on joining organized programs for the following activities: hockey, figure skating, winter softball, youth fast-pitch softball, soccer. baseball, lacrosse.

From Downtown Saint Paul: I-35E north to County Road E exit. East (right) on County Road E. VSC is about .75 miles east, at intersection of County Road E & Hwy. 61.

From Downtown Minneapolis: I-35W north to Hwy. 36. East on Hwy. 36 to I-35E. North on I-35E to County Road E. East (right) on County Road E. VSC is about .75 miles east, at intersection of County Road E & Hwy. 61.

From Stillwater Area: Hwy. 36 west to I-35E. North on I-35E to County Road E. East (right) on County Road E. VSC is about .75 miles east, at intersection of County Road E & Hwy. 61.

From Forest Lake Area: I-35E south to County Road E. East (left) on County Road E. VSC is about .75 miles east, at intersection of County Road E & Hwy. 61.