How Do You Build An Ice Skating Rink?
This only works if you live in a northern climate where it reaches freezing temperatures for a good part of the winter. Rink must be constructed before freeze. • Measure an accurate rectangular area the size of desired rink. • Water will seek a level. Drive a temporary stake at each corner. Connect each stake with a taut string to measure level. Adjust string until it measures level at all points. String should be approximately 10 inches from ground at lowest point. • New Skates Lay out wooden planks around perimeter of string. Planks should be 2 inches thick and 10 inches wide. • Permanent stakes will be on outer side of plank walls. Starting at any corner, drive a permanent stake into ground, removing temporary stake if necessary. Stand first plank on edge against stake. Align top of plank to level of string. Attach plank to stake firmly with long deck screws. • At unattached end of plank, drive second stake, allowing room to overlap for next plank. Level to string. Attach plank to s
