# Portable 15 Foot Backyard Ice Rink By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-15-foot-backyard-ice-rink References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/70512.asp?cm_ven=CJ&cm_pla=1781363&cm_ite=Hammacher+Schlemmer&cm_cat=1511450) This winter you can have your very own ice rink. This Portable 15 Foot Backyard Ice Rink can be set up in no time. If the temperatures drop below 32 F you can start skating or [playing hockey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-box), no tools are needed and it is very easy to assemble. It can manage backyards with obstacles and in case of a thaw, its locking system protects and keeps the water inside. **Implications** - The portable rink has a PVC frame that protects the liner from damage that could be caused by [shovels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snow-shovel) or skates. The rink is also equipped with a vinyl liner that protects that grass underneath. When you purchase the [backyard rink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yard-ai), it comes with an instructional video and a repair kit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Home Ice Rinks:** Opportunities in creating more affordable and easy-to-assemble home ice rinks for families and individuals - **Portable Sports Facilities:** Innovation opportunities for developing portable facilities such as basketball courts, soccer fields, and tennis courts for the backyard market - **Outdoor Winter Activities:** Developing innovative products to make outdoor winter activities more accessible and enjoyable for consumers ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create more affordable and user-friendly home ice rinks, basketball courts, soccer fields, and tennis courts - **Home Improvement Retail:** Expanding product offerings to include portable home sports facilities to drive winter sales and customer engagement - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunities in promoting outdoor winter activities, such as backyard ice skating, to drive tourism and revenue in colder climates ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Building Igloo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-iglu.md) - [Insulated Portable Ice Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-pod.md) - [Portable Cold Plunge Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-plunge-tub.md) - [Portable Cold Plunge Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cold-plunge-tub.md) - [Outdoor Terrace Skating Rinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-bisha-hotel.md) - [Barrel-Style Ice Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-barrel.md) - [Pop-Up Ice Fishing Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-fishing-tent.md) - [Rustic Wooden Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-flag-cooler.md) - [Portable Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1.md)