Posts by The Forge

When you give to a nonprofit ice rink built without debt, your dollar does something different from what it would at a bond-funded or bank-financed facility. It goes straight to the sheet, the programs, and the people who show up every day. No lender takes a cut, no interest payment competes with public-skate rates, and…

It’s official—Bend is getting its first year-round ice rink, and the moment to help build it is here. The land is secured, the design is complete, and the community is carrying the project toward groundbreaking. Now anyone can donate to The Forge and claim a lasting stake in what comes next. This is Central Oregon’s…

Now that the land is secured, the natural focus turns to what comes next. The road to The Forge groundbreaking runs through a clear set of stages, and each one moves Central Oregon’s first year-round ice rink closer to opening day. Here’s our roadmap, from final design and permitting to the day we turn the…

The wait is over. The land is secured, and The Forge location is confirmed in Northeast Bend. This is the milestone our supporters have followed since day one, moving Central Oregon’s first year-round ice rink from a strong vision to a real site you can point to on a map. After months of planning and…

Every big project reaches a moment that decides everything, and for this one, that moment is now. The Forge fundraiser has carried the project from an idea to secured land, and the next stretch of funding stands between the finished plan and the groundbreaking. This is the point where community action truly determines what comes…

To understand what The Forge is really about, look past the ice and the blueprints. This project is about people. It’s about kids who get to stay in the sports they love, families who get their evenings back, and a community with one more place to belong. That is why the project matters far beyond…

A community-owned ice rink is rare in the sports world. Most rinks are built by cities, developers, or banks, and each of those paths comes with strings attached. The Forge is taking a different road: funded by the community, owned by the community, and free of debt. That combination almost never comes together, and it…

A true year-round home for ice sports in Bend, Oregon, is finally within reach. The Forge is built for the entire Central Oregon region, with year-round programs for first-timers, families, and lifelong athletes alike. Whether your family dreams of hockey, wants to spin like an Olympian, or simply wants a fun Friday night on the…

Step inside The Forge, and you will find a home for the whole community built around year-round ice. Every space is designed for how Central Oregon actually lives, moves, and connects. Whether you come to skate, train, work, or gather, there is a place for you, from the two NHL-regulation sheets to a warm lounge…

The Forge is gaining real momentum in Bend, and there has never been a better moment to get on board. The campaign has raised real money, assembled a proven board, and confirmed a plan the experts validated. Now there is room for more of us to join in. There are many ways to support The…