Ahmeek Ice Rink Fund

History

The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink, also known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, was founded in 1984. Before the official start of the ice rink, local families would flood their own rink with a nearby fire hydrant to participate in winter ice activities like skating and hockey. The community decided to dedicate a safer space for the community’s love of winter sports.

The current Ahmeek Ice Rink facility and board systems were installed in 1992 and have been repaired multiple times since installation. The most recent updates were conducted in 2019 when board sheeting was received from the Calumet Colosseum following their board system upgrades. Unfortunately, these boards were not created for outdoor rink use, and have deteriorated due to weather conditions. A team of dedicated community volunteers has convened to address the need to build new boards and upgrade the area to allow for recreation and community use for years to come!

Recreation Details

The Ahmeek Ice Rink is one of several recreational sites owned by Allouez Township. The rink is run and maintained year-round by a group of enthusiastic and committed volunteers. While there is a small playground next to the rink, the space is most often used in the winter months (December- February) as community members engage in ice skating and hockey. The facility is open daily during the winter to allow skaters to tie their skates, warm up, use restrooms, and enjoy a treat from the concession stand. During peak season, the facility is open for more than 60 hours per week for ice skating and 30 hours per week for public hockey.

During off-season months, the empty rink is used for other activities to keep the community engaged in fun and healthy outdoor recreation. Including rollerblading and road hockey, the outdoor space can accommodate various types of physical activities and sports. In the future, volunteers hope to add more recreation options like pickleball.

Learn more about recreation options in the area on the Allouez Township website: https://alloueztwp.com/directory/ahmeek-location-playground/

Donate

We sincerely thank the community members, local businesses, and philanthropic organizations for all the support that has been received for the Ahmeek Ice Rink! The goal of raising $100,000 has been met, and the Foundation is no longer accepting donations for this cause. To continue to support the Ahmeek Ice Rink, please direct your donations to Allouez Township.

Build the Boards Project

The fundraising goal of raising $100,000 to replace the boards was met in May 2024!

DONOR RECOGNITION

For Nickel, Bronze, Silver, and Gold level donors, the name of the individual or business will be highlighted on a small name plate (1 inch by 3 inch) on a large donor board inside the ice rink facility. For Copper level donors, the name of the individual or business will be highlighted with an individualized engraved plaque (5 inch by 7 inch) in the facility. Named donors and sponsorships will also be displayed on the KCF website!

Levels of Support:

• Nickel - Under $199

• Bronze - $200-499

• Silver - $500-999

• Gold - $1000-4999

• Copper - $5000+

thank you for supporting the ahmeek ice rink!

Thank you to all the generous donors, especially to those who wish to remain anonymous. The donor list was last updated on May 8, 2024.