My local rink is at risk (Lloyd Center Ice Rink in Portland, OR)

[DustPuppyOI]

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Save Lloyd Ice Coalition

www.savelloydicerink.com

Hello!

My local ice rink here in Portland, OR, the Lloyd Center Ice Rink (https://www.lloydice.com/), is slated for demolition as part of redevelopment in the area. There aren't that many rinks in the Portland metro area (the one that Tonya Harding skated at no longer exists). This one is rare in being centrally located, year round, and public transit accessible.

If folks could spread the word (and sign the petition should you see fit), I would be grateful.

"The goal of Save Lloyd Ice Coalition (SLIC) is to urge the City of Portland to pause approval of the Lloyd Center redevelopment plan and require preservation of the Lloyd Center Ice Rink, or a binding, permanent, year-round replacement facility of equal or greater quality, before any demolition or irreversible action occurs."
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ETA: Here's a news article about the planned demolition and redevelopment for those interested in the background. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland...d-with-teardown-of-mall-and-its-ice-rink.html

 

[Karen-W]

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Save Lloyd Ice Coalition

www.savelloydicerink.com

Hello!

My local ice rink here in Portland, OR, the Lloyd Center Ice Rink (https://www.lloydice.com/), is slated for demolition as part of redevelopment in the area. There aren't that many rinks in the Portland metro area (the one that Tonya Harding skated at no longer exists). This one is rare in being centrally located, year round, and public transit accessible.

If folks could spread the word (and sign the petition should you see fit), I would be grateful.

"The goal of Save Lloyd Ice Coalition (SLIC) is to urge the City of Portland to pause approval of the Lloyd Center redevelopment plan and require preservation of the Lloyd Center Ice Rink, or a binding, permanent, year-round replacement facility of equal or greater quality, before any demolition or irreversible action occurs."
​

ETA: Here's a news article about the planned demolition and redevelopment for those interested in the background. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland...d-with-teardown-of-mall-and-its-ice-rink.html

It would be a shame for there not to be a replacement rink in Portland proper, but I do want to point out that there are two ice rinks on the Westside which are both open year round and public transit accessible - though I know it'd be a schlep and a half to go from anywhere in downtown or on the Eastside out to Beaverton or Sherwood on TriMet. Same goes for the arena in Vancouver which is also open year round & accessible via public transit.

 

[DustPuppyOI]

It would be a shame for there not to be a replacement rink in Portland proper, but I do want to point out that there are two ice rinks on the Westside which are both open year round and public transit accessible - though I know it'd be a schlep and a half to go from anywhere in downtown or on the Eastside out to Beaverton or Sherwood on TriMet. Same goes for the arena in Vancouver which is also open year round & accessible via public transit.

Duly noted and thanks. I was looking as I rely on public transit. For reference, both the Vancouver, WA and Sherwood rinks are about a 1.5 hours from downtown. The Beaverton one may be a bit more doable but it's only one bus line running there (but not too badly with a 15 minute frequency during most of the day). The central location of the Lloyd Center location allows several light rail (MAX) lines and bus lines as well as well as having quite a bit of parking for those driving.

 

[Karen-W]

Duly noted and thanks. I was looking as I rely on public transit. For reference, both the Vancouver, WA and Sherwood rinks are about a 1.5 hours from downtown. The Beaverton one may be a bit more doable but it's only one bus line running there (but not too badly with a 15 minute frequency during most of the day). The central location of the Lloyd Center location allows several light rail (MAX) lines and bus lines as well as well as having quite a bit of parking for those driving.

Oh, I know that the Lloyd Center rink is easily the most centrally located for anyone on the Eastside or near downtown. Beaverton is probably the most accessible but even it isn't the easiest to get to since it's nowhere close to the light rail.