Portland's Lloyd Center Ice Rink Closes After 60 Years

The Lloyd Center ice rink, opened in 1960 when the shopping mall first debuted, was an affordable community institution for Portlanders. It featured an outdoor rink initially, later enclosed by a glass ceiling, becoming a cultural hub where children spotted peers skating during mall visits and families gathered during Christmas seasons with a giant tree decorating the center of the ice. capturengo.com

The closure of this rink reflects a larger trend across America as mall ice rinks continue to disappear, taking with them accessible community spaces that nurtured generations of skaters.