Day 43: Pavilion

I walked the Old Mill Loop, of 1.5 miles, in 30 minutes.   The flags on the Old Mill food bridge were St. Patrick's Day green, and the weather was fair.  I went further south, around the outer rim of the Les Schwab amphitheater fence, so I know I made the whole loop instead of the cut-off, as I did before.

I did a victory lap at Miller's Landing, then drove up to The Pavilion, which is by the old Mt. Bachelor Park and Ride parking lot.

Indoor scene, looking out.Photo copyright Bend Parks and Recreation

The Pavilion is a new building.  It's co-owned by Parks and Oregon State University-Bend.  It has a regulation competition size ice skating area, that is cleared off for summer's pickle-ball and roller hockey and whatever.  There are bleachers, and dining area that is outside, with a barbecue where food is grilled on the week-ends, and an indoor dining area that can be reserved for a party room.  There are skate rentals, lockers, restrooms (both indoor and out), a posted menu and dining hours, posted prices for rentals and sessions, and a chirpy receptionist.  Some of my co-workers were there, dealing with a large mound of snow and ice that was parked on the east side of the building.   There were people skating, including a girl who pushed a beginner's walker around while she got her bearings.  I saw that there were a number of the walkers, stacked to the side, child and adult sizes.

Next year, perhaps.

(Wow, I'd get a seniors discount!)