Anybody put in a backyard ice rink?

Just wondering if anybody else has ever put in a backyard ice rink? Thought it might be interesting to share pictures, tips, tricks, etc.

Here is a pic of mine last year. It was 16' x 26'. This year I am going 22'x32'

 

We put pools in our backyards.

 

This...

But that's pretty cool

 

Joking aside, that is pretty cool. Utilizing the climate to your advantage.

 

Nice

You might be able to sign some NHL talent this year , lol

 

it does really well. Better than expected. This pic shows how smooth it can get. Ignore the fact that neither of us have skates on.

 

OK that is really cool! The little dude looks like he's having a blast!

 

Does letting the pond freeze over count?

 

That looks better than some of the surfaces I've skated on!

 

We used to build one when I was younger. We used rail road ties as a perimeter and lined it with plastic. We then pumped water from the pool into the rink, skated on it all winter, then pumped it back in the spring. The one we used to make was probably in the neighborhood of 30 x 30.

 

Awesome man.

 

every year at my parents place. 40 x 80 ft

 

Damn!

 

Yes. Every year. Ill see if I can find pictures.

 

I wanted one every year and still do. How do you think Canadians are so damn good at puck?

 

do your parents live at the local community centre?

nice job

 

not quite haha
But were out there al winter pretty much