Community project · started by Brian C.
Hartland Community Ice Rink
Not a real project — example only, to show what a plan looks like
Build and run a free, volunteer-maintained outdoor ice rink on a shared community lot for the winter season — a safe, well-lit gathering spot open to every family in town, kept flooded and shoveled all season by a rotating neighbor crew.
Progress25% complete
Secure the site and approvals
target 2026-10-15Get written permission from Hartland Parks & Recreation for the site and season dates✓ Aug 1, 12:58 PM
Confirm water and electrical access near the rink footprint
File for a temporary structure permit if the township requires one
Walk the site with Parks & Rec to confirm the exact footprint
Build the rink
target 2026-11-15Order the liner, boards, and bracing kit✓ Aug 1, 2:16 AM
Level and mark the rink footprint✓ Aug 1, 2:16 AM
Lay the liner and assemble the boards✓ Aug 1, 12:35 PM
Install string lighting for evening skating
Do a first fill and check for leaks
Recruit the flood and shovel crew
target 2026-11-25Recruit a rotating crew for morning flooding and evening shovelingmediumIn progressdue 2026-11-20
Set up a sign-up rotation so no one is stuck doing it every day
Post daily rink conditions (open, closed, ice quality) somewhere visible
Open the rink
target 2026-12-05Do a safety walkthrough and post rules signage
Host an opening skate day with hot cocoadue 2026-12-06
Share the season schedule with the neighborhood
Wrap up and store for next year
target 2027-03-15Drain and clean the liner
Inventory and store the boards and lighting
Write a short season recap — what worked, what to change next year
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