Historic Ice Rink at Lloyd Center to Close With Mall
The historic ice rink at Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon, is set to close at the end of the week along with the mall itself. The rink was notable for being the first indoor ice rink located in a shopping…
Portland, OR, August 5, 2026 —
PORTLAND, OR – The iconic ice rink at Lloyd Center, a Portland landmark and the nation’s first indoor ice rink within a shopping mall, is scheduled to close its doors permanently at the end of this week. The closure coincides with the impending shutdown of the Lloyd Center mall itself.
Opened in 1960, the ice rink held a significant place in both local history and retail innovation, pioneering the concept of integrating a recreational facility into a commercial shopping environment. For over six decades, it has served as a popular destination for skaters of all ages and skill levels.
The mall’s closure marks the end of an era for the prominent Portland shopping center, which has faced declining retail trends in recent years. The decision to close the mall, and consequently the historic rink, has been met with a mixture of nostalgia and acknowledgment of shifting economic landscapes.
Specific details regarding the final operational day for the rink were not immediately provided, but it is understood that its operations will cease concurrently with the mall’s closure at the week’s end.
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