Marty Pavelich Ice Rink
An outdoor community ice rink in Big Sky offering skating, hockey, and winter recreation for all ages.
An outdoor community ice rink in Big Sky offering skating, hockey, and winter recreation for all ages.
No Dogs Allowed
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About
Marty Pavelich Ice Rink
The Marty Pavelich Ice Rink is a beloved winter recreation space in the heart of Big Sky Community Park. Each winter, the rink brings together residents and visitors for skating, hockey, curling, and community gatherings that celebrate Big Sky’s mountain culture.
The rink’s roots trace back to the early 1980s when local residents first built a seasonal hockey rink at Buck’s T-4 Lodge. Decades later, the vision for a community skating rink returned when Town Center developers and local leaders recognized the community’s passion for skating and hockey.
In 2010, the Big Sky Skating and Hockey Association (BSSHA) was formed to help bring that vision to life. Built largely through volunteer effort, grassroots fundraising, and community support, the rink has grown from a modest seasonal sheet of ice into a regulation-sized outdoor hockey arena used for community programs and events.
The rink honors Marty Pavelich, a former NHL player and four-time Stanley Cup champion who was part of the original organizing group that helped make the rink possible. Today, the Marty Pavelich Ice Rink continues to provide accessible winter recreation for the Big Sky community, from youth hockey to casual open skating.
Dogs are not permitted on the ice surface. Please keep pets under control within the surrounding park areas and follow Community Park dog guidelines.
Community Programs
The Marty Pavelich Ice Rink is a hub for winter recreation in Big Sky, offering a variety of skating and hockey programs for all ages and skill levels. Throughout the winter season, the rink hosts open skate sessions, youth hockey programs, adult pickup hockey, curling nights, and community tournaments, creating opportunities for both beginners and experienced skaters to get on the ice.
Weekly programs include :
• Adult Pickup Hockey
• Recreational 3-on-3 Hockey
• Social Curling
• Family-friendly Skate
Parking
Parking is available within Big Sky Community Park at 25 Seeway Road. The park offers convenient on-site parking near the rink and additional community facilities.
Getting there
The Marty Pavelich Ice Rink is located within Big Sky Community Park at 25 Seeway Rd, Big Sky, Montana.
From Meadow Village, travel north on Little Coyote Road, passing the Big Sky Chapel and nearby pond. Turn right onto Seeway Road and follow signs for Big Sky Community Park. The rink is located within the park complex.
Reserve a Big Sky Park
Planning a birthday party, community gathering, or outdoor celebration in Big Sky? BSCO parks offer beautiful, accessible spaces for events of all sizes. Facilities include picnic pavilions, open fields, playground areas, and the community skate park, all located within Big Sky Community Park and available for reservation during park hours from sunrise to 10 PM.
