The Pavilion in Bend to Open Ice Season October 22
The city-operated venue is set to kick off its 2026-27 season with public skating sessions available to all ages.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Ice Shows
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The Pavilion in Bend begins its 2026-27 ice season on October 22, with operations scheduled to continue through early April. Staff members prepared the ice sheet during overnight and early morning hours over the past week to ensure the venue is ready for the upcoming public sessions.
Why it matters
The opening provides residents of Bend with seasonal access to winter sports facilities for public skating and programmed activities. This marks the start of the winter recreation schedule, which includes skate rentals and maintenance services for the local community.
Adult admission for the season is $10, while older adult tickets are $9 and youth or honored citizen admission is $8. Skate rentals cost $4, with daily sharpening services available for $10 and new skate sharpening priced at $15.
The players
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is a city-operated recreation facility in Bend, Oregon, that serves as the community hub for ice skating and hockey programs.
The details
Public skating sessions are held on a drop-in basis, meaning no reservations are required for individuals looking to use the ice. In addition to skating, the venue will introduce reservable 30-minute shooting lanes starting on November 1 to accommodate hockey practice.
Timeline
The ice season begins on October 22, 2026.
Reservable shooting lanes become available on November 1, 2026.
Registration for the second session of ice programs opens December 8, 2026.
The ice season is scheduled to conclude on April 1, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The Pavilion aligns its seasonal programming with the broader strategy of municipal recreation centers that maximize year-round facility utility. This approach contrasts with the limited operational windows seen in smaller regional rinks, positioning the facility as a central hub for community athletic programs.
Residents can enjoy public ice skating sessions on a drop-in basis without needing to make advance reservations. Those planning to use the facility frequently should note that ice programs are split into sessions, with the second registration window opening in early December.
The takeaway
Visitors planning to skate should arrive prepared for the $4 rental fee and keep in mind that the ice is maintained during early morning hours. Families can also utilize the facility for shooting lane practice starting in November.
What happens next
Registration for the second session of ice programs is set to open on December 8, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local winter sports activities on our Ice Shows page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTVZ.
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