Why Build an Ice Arena?

Becker–Big Lake has no local ice facility. Hockey families drive an hour round trip to Princeton for every practice and game, and many young players shift to other hockey associations because the commute is easier. Those travel, cost, and scheduling barriers limit participation for new and younger skaters. 

At the same time, our community has no indoor space for public skating, figure skating, or year-round recreational events. 

A community arena will give residents of all ages a place to play, gather, and belong—a home for hockey and a true hub for the whole community.

The new arena will be built on 137th Street, just west of Highway 10, centrally positioned 

between Becker and Big Lake with room for future growth—an ideal location for a long-term regional facility.

What is the timeline? 

With successful fundraising, BBLIA plans to complete the campaign and begin construction within two years, with the arena operational 12–18 months after groundbreaking, depending on weather and permitting.

This is more than a rink— it’s a place for the entire community to connect year-round. It will be a multi-use community recreation hub, featuring: 

• One full-sized ice sheet for hockey, figure skating, and open skating, with space reserved for a future second sheet as needs grow 
• Locker rooms, spectator seating, and a warm viewing area 
• Multi-purpose space for community events, expos, and recreational programs during the off-season 
• Concessions, team and storage areas, and future expansion capacity

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