Follow the journey from vision to opening day
The Forge is being built in real time—and we're sharing every step. Construction milestones, fundraising updates, community events, and media coverage all live here. We publish monthly updates so you always know where we stand.
Ice Skating Lessons in Bend: How to Prepare for Your First Class
Signing up for your first ice skating lessons is the biggest step. The rest is easier than most ...
Youth Hockey in Bend: Growing the Game in Central Oregon
Youth hockey in Bend has grown up under a real constraint: no year-round ice. Families have driven to ...
Donate to The Forge: Bend’s Year-Round Ice Rink Is Coming
It’s official—Bend is getting its first year-round ice rink, and the moment to help build it is here. ...
The Road to The Forge Groundbreaking: What Comes Next
Now that the land is secured, the natural focus turns to what comes next. The road to The ...
The Forge Location Confirmed: Land Secured in Northeast Bend
The wait is over. The land is secured, and The Forge location is confirmed in Northeast Bend. This ...
The Forge Fundraiser: Why This Moment Decides What Comes Next
Every big project reaches a moment that decides everything, and for this one, that moment is now. The ...
About The Forge: Why This Project Matters for Central Oregon
To understand what The Forge is really about, look past the ice and the blueprints. This project is ...
Why a Community-Owned Ice Rink Like The Forge Is So Rare
A community-owned ice rink is rare in the sports world. Most rinks are built by cities, developers, or ...
Ice Sports in Bend, Oregon: Who The Forge Is For
A true year-round home for ice sports in Bend, Oregon, is finally within reach. The Forge is built ...
Inside The Forge: Tour Bend’s Year-Round Ice Facility
Step inside The Forge, and you will find a home for the whole community built around year-round ice. ...