Cool Facts
What is it?. An ice rink is either a naturally frozen lake or a human-made sheet of ice where people can ice skate, play hockey, and watch cool performances. It's like having a winter playground right in your town.
Built on purpose. During the 1800s, people loved skating so much that they started building ice rinks in cities and towns around the world. Before that, people could only skate on frozen lakes and rivers when winter came.
More than sports. Ice rinks aren't just for skating and hockey, they're also used for exciting ice shows, figure skating competitions, and other winter events that bring people together to watch amazing performances.