"This isn't Minnesota or Ontario or New England, where skating rinks rival movie theaters and bowling alleys in quantity and attendance. And it's not New York City, where seasonal outdoor rinks at Rockefeller Center and in Central Park offer cinematic backdrops. Some of the spots where a young Tonya Harding practiced her first jumps no longer exist, like the old rinks at Clackamas Town Center and Jantzen Beach. But Portlanders do still have options, including places that offer stick-and-puck time, hockey rec leagues, and beginners' lessons."
"If proximity is your goal, good luck. It helps to live in the burbs-specifically, Beaverton, Sherwood, or the east side of Vancouver. Know that hours and prices can fluctuate, especially over the holidays and during school vacations, so be sure to confirm details before you set out."
"The year-round rink has gotten steadily smaller with mall remodels; this means the ice isn't likely to be overrun with fancy-pants figure skaters using the middle of the rink to practice their three-turns and camel spins, and the relatively predictable movements of the skaters who are there make Lloyd beginner-friendly."
Portland lacks the rink density and attendance seen in places like Minnesota, Ontario, New England, and the seasonal outdoor rinks of New York City. Several older rinks, including those at Clackamas Town Center and Jantzen Beach, have closed. The region still provides options such as stick-and-puck times, hockey rec leagues, and beginners' lessons. Proximity to rinks favors suburban residents in Beaverton, Sherwood, and east Vancouver. Hours and prices vary, especially during holidays and school vacations, so confirming schedules before visiting is advisable. The Lloyd Center Mall maintains a year-round, beginner-friendly ground-floor rink with rentals and discounts.
Read at Portland Monthly
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