Tips for Building and Maintaining Outdoor Ice Rinks
So InnisfilToday went to the ice-making experts responsible for maintaining the Town of Innisfil’s parks and outdoor recreation spaces for some tips based on their own experiences, and it is available.
Maintaining Your Ice Rink
To preserve your artificial rink’s surface, here are the maintenance schedules you need to put in place depending on whether it’s a professional or home rink — indoors or outdoors.
- Vacuum daily.
- Scrub the surface every two weeks.
- Pressure wash every three months.
- Vacuum twice per day.
- Scrub the surface every week.
Outdoor Rink Construction Tips
Can you make an outdoor rink without a liner?
You can build a great rink without a liner. Layers of hard-packed snow make a fine base. Fill the rink adding new layers of water to freeze before the next.
Accessories for Ice Rinks
Accessories enhance backyard rinks. Brackets hold boards firmly, letting you adjust the rink height. Boards contain the surface. The best Canadian winter pastime made better with the right gear.
Using Tarps as Rink Liners
Can you use a tarp as a rink liner?
Use an appropriately sized tarp for your rink size, one that’s big enough to overlap outside of the frame. That way when you fill the rink with water, the tarp will stay over the edges – allowing you to trim off any excess after the rink freezes.