"So he has been out here a few times in his pajamas." O'Connor built his own ice rink in his backyard in Shrewsbury four winters ago, right as his son was getting ready to learn how to skate.

People around the country are building private rinks — some with as little as a garden hose and patience. Jeff Senatore plays ice hockey in his backyard in Lebanon, Tenn. “The nostalgia and ...

SCREENS. THAT’S THE LYCHEE POND IN THE BACKYARD OF CHRIS VILLAGES. FRANKLIN PARK HOME. HE BUILT THIS ICE RINK FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW. WHEN MY OLDEST WAS FIVE. WE HAD AN IDEA THAT WE WANTED ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philly winters have been streaky in recent years, but homeowners and hockey enthusiasts are making the most of the recent deep freeze to build backyard ice skating rinks.

Maybe a money-saver Time is the real challenge with transforming a backyard into a miniature hockey arena. Money, not so much — especially compared to the cost of ice time at a proper rink.

They've converted their backyard into an ice skating rink, and it's now in its 10th year running. "I originally started 10 years ago. I had one of those blow-up pools," said David Bara ...

Comprehensive data on how many people have built such a convenience was not available, but one Facebook group has more than 57,000 members who share tips and advice for backyard ice rinks.