Often asked: How To Make A Home Ice Rink?

How do you build a backyard ice rink in snow?

6 Easy Steps to Make a Backyard Ice Rink with Snow

1. 1) Choose the Right Site.
2. 2) Shovel Off the Snow within the Ice Rink.
3. 3) Build Border with Packed Snow.
4. 4) Place a Sheet of Liner.
5. 5) Fill up the Rink.
6. 6) Make the Ice Surface Smooth.

How much does it cost to build a backyard ice rink?

Rink Project Factors. The price tag for the convenience of an ice rink in your backyard ranges from about $550 to $20,000 or more.

Can you make ice rink without tarp?

You do not need a plastic liner or tarp if you are making an old fashioned backyard ice rink (traditional). In order to make ice, you simply pack snow, flood the snow surface with water and allow it to freeze. You can make this traditional backyard ice rink with or without boards.

Can you make an ice rink on grass?

As long as you time your outdoor rink properly, your lawn won’t be any worse for the wear once you pull up the rink in early spring. The reason is that once temperatures are consistently below 50 degrees, perennial grasses go dormant and won’t die when exposed to long-term darkness and weight.

Do ice rinks have good ventilation?

All recreational facilities including ice arenas should use good ventilation practices especially when children are present. It is critical that indoor air quality is protected particularly when using fuel-burning equipment such as ice resurfacers indoors.

How do I keep my backyard ice rink frozen?

To keep the ice cold enough for skaters, the rink uses a minus-5-degree chiller, which is essentially a very large refrigerator that runs for 24 hours a day. “It’s the machine that keeps the ice frozen,” said Rachel Radawec, placemaking and community engagement manager for the Tampa Downtown Partnership.

How much would it cost to build a roller skating rink?

Once you find the main location, you’ll incur some additional costs. It will cost about $30,000 to build a roller-skating rink: If the building wasn’t for the original skating rink, you’ll need to design.

Can you use a blue tarp for an ice rink?

There are a two reasons that tarp color can influence the quality of your ice rink. First, the darker the color, the more sunlight it absorbs. This can cause your rink to melt on sunnier days. Second, typical blue and green tarps you would find at a sporting goods store are known to damage grass beyond repair.

Can you use a tarp for an ice rink?

Typically, rink tarps are very suitable for backyard ice rinks. They are made from a medium- or heavy-duty form of plastic – polyethylene, or simply ‘poly’. Apply your rink tarp up and around your rink boards.

How do you make a backyard ice rink without killing grass?

Building a Backyard Rink — and Saving your Lawn!

1. Start with a 1″ base of lightly-packed snow.
2. Use packed snow, wood boards, or pvc pipe to create a border and provide a minimum 3″ lip which will contain the water.
3. Apply several light sprinklings of water to freeze before flooding the rink.

How cold is backyard ice rink?

Zero to 15 degrees and windy is optimum ice-making weather; any colder, and the water creates long, lazy cracks that you will later have to repair.

How thick should backyard ice rink be?

A – A minimum of 2” (two inches) thick for the ice to stay solid and hold the weight of a 300lb person is required. For the municipal rinks, we recommend at least 3” (three inches).