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Big Mine Park - Big Mine Ice Arena

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Big Mine Ice Arena
Big Mine Open Space


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Facility Area Information


620 2nd St.
Crested Butte, CO 81224

Status: Open

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Park Description

Big Mine Ice Rink is Closed for the winter season! Summer operations opening is conditions dependent.



Big Mine Ice Arena is a unique outdoor covered event area located just 2.5 blocks from downtown Crested Butte. A hockey rink in the winter and a great facility for large events in the summer, Big Mine is a wonderful year-round amenity. The covered arena guarantees your event will be a success, rain or shine.

Rental Information
  • Ice skates-Click here!
  • Summer Rates
    • 100 or fewer people- $50/hour
    • 100-299 people- $300/day
    • Up to 499 people-$500/day or $1200 for 3 day rental.
  • Winter Rates-Ice Time
    • $165/hour, Ice Time slots require 1.5 hour minimum.
Reservation Requests must be made within 1 week (minimum) of desired date.

Amenities
  • 26,000 square feet, covered outdoor facility.
  • Electricity is available throughout the facility with weatherproof GFIs at each building column.
  • One 50 Amp outlet is available at the electrical panel in the southeast corner of the building.
  • One potable water hose bib located on the north side of the Nordic Center Warming House.
  • Paved parking area at Big Mine Park has 48 head-in spaces including two (2) ADA spaces.
  • The use of the interior of the Nordic Center Warming House is not included in the Big Mine Ice Arena facility reservation.
  • The hockey dasher boards will remain installed at the facility throughout the summer.

Other Local Skating Options
Check CB South and Gunnison schedules for other ice availability. 

 https://www.gunnisonco.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/jorgensen_event_center.php

https://crestedbuttesouth.net/amenities/crested-butte-south-skating-rinks/

Additional Summer Event Info
Amenities
  • Electricity is available on each building column on 110v 15 amp GFCI protected breakers.
  • One 50 amp outlet is available by request. This must be used for any high draw electrical components.
  • The paved parking area adjacent the rink is public and does not come with the rental. Spaces may be used by those attending events at Big Mine and the public.
  • Potable water is accessible on the Nordic Center Warming House, zamboni shed, and at the exterior bathroom adjacent the Nordic center. .
  • Dasher boards remain in place throughout the summer. 
Additional Rules
  • Open flames of any kind are prohibited in the Big Mine Ice Arena.
  • Portable toilets may be required in addition to the exterior accessible bathroom in the NW corner of the rink area.
  • Occupancy numbers include all persons inside the facility.
  • All trash must be disposed of properly by the renter. This may require an agreement for services with local waste providers.
  • Crested Butte Town Code for noise regulation must be followed. See 10-9-(10-90) of the code.
  • Any Alcohol consumption will comply with the liquor code of Colorado.
  • Sales tax must be collected in accordance with Town Code.
  • Payment in full and special event application approval (when necessary) is required prior to your rental being confirmed.


Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Youth Inline Hockey Sunday June 8, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
GCSAPP Skate Night Tuesday June 10, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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