 In 2008, the Homestead built a new 30 X 20 foot ice skating rink in time for the 2008-2009 winter season.In 2013, the ice rink was relocated to Allegheny Springs, adjacent to the outdoor pool.On March 21, 2009 two resort employees were shot and killed in the hotel kitchen; the community of Hot Springs was briefly locked down under code red procedures as a security precaution.