Where the project stands.

We're building the Gorge's first community ice arena — a home for hockey, skating, and five year-round programs. Here's our progress, in plain terms.

Raised so far

$540,000 of our $12,000,000 goal

1,000+

Survey responses

Volunteer board members

200x85'

NHL ice sheet planned

Programs at opening

Each phase unlocks the next. Here's the plan from land to grand opening.

Get the land

Site selected and under contract, adjacent to Hood River Valley High School.

$500K

Done

Design & kickoff

Architectural designs and drawings we need to apply for county permits.

$75K

In progress

Site build

Permits, site prep, and construction of our 200x85' NHL ice sheet facility.

$8M

Finishing touches & grand opening

Ice plant, locker rooms, and everything we need to launch our 5 opening-day programs.

$3.4M

Updated July 2026