Anyone ever build their own backyard ice rink?

[BeerOrGasoline]

Also, need like 5 or 6 mil thick plastic sheeting in 40'x100' for a good price if anyone knows of a place

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[willsmysticcobra]

I did get a val pack coupon of a place that will set one up in your back yard, and do one free "Zamboni" reconditioning for like 1k.

 

[importcrew]

When I was younger (grade school), one my friends would set up a rink every year in his backyard. Lots of fun to be had.

 

[greasy]

I have only skated on and maintained ponds. If you do build one post up pics of your progress!

 

[LikeABauce302]

Just find a local pond or outdoor rink. A backyard rink is difficult to maintain and the ice quality usually sucks. I've skated on some backyard rinks and they are usually too small to be any fun for hockey or skating in general.

 

[BeerOrGasoline]

Just find a local pond or outdoor rink. A backyard rink is difficult to maintain and the ice quality usually sucks. I've skated on some backyard rinks and they are usually too small to be any fun for hockey or skating in general.

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I have a pond and outdoor rink accessible but the pond is a pain to maintain, more so than where the rink would be in relation to utilities. and pretty much all outdoor rinks are either tempting for the trespassing ticket or slammed with so many kids it's useless.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I have seen a one or two in our area, I cannot remember where though....

 

[Breze84]

My old man and his buddies did back in the day in our neighborhood where we grew up. They plowed a lot and made 3ft mounds of snow all the way around, Cracked open a hydrant and filled it with about 4in of water and let it freeze.... Gotta love the old Chicago italian neighborhoods in the late 80's early 90's when everyone knew everyone and had fun...