What should I call my ice skating rink? The name will follow you, so take this decision seriously. It’ll set the tone and decide how people see you. When naming a skating rink, choose something reflecting its atmosphere. A good name is memorable, easy to say, and good for all ages.
Ice Skating Rink Facilities
The outdoor rink in Prospect Park used to only have winter ice skating. Admission is $6, skate rentals $6, and gear rental $7. Originally the Palace Ice Rink in 1935, it was first used for roller skating but later became an ice rink called Silver Blades in the 1960s.
Ice Rink Construction and Maintenance
Rink comes from Scottish for “course”. It was used for curling but kept when hockey facilities were built. Most rinks keep the air cold but the ice between 17-29 degrees.
Underneath is insulation and heated concrete. This keeps the ground from freezing and cracking the rink.
Backyard Ice Skating Rinks
A backyard rink is a fun way to spend winter months. If built right, it won’t kill the grass.
Ice Rink Information
An ice rink has ice for skating or winter sports. “Rink” came from Scottish for the curling surface, kept for hockey.
The ice gets removed after playoffs. It’s broken up and removed by loaders. NHL ice is about 3/4" thick.
Old rinks were made with snow. Water froze over it, with or without boards. Ice should be 2” thick to hold a 300lb person. An outdoor rink could take 6-8 hours to freeze depending on size.