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The Do’s and Don’ts For Water Slide Rentals in Texas
A water slide rental for a Texas summer event (the calls, the slide set, the date) has a lot wrapped up in it - and the details that matter most are ones that renters rarely think to check. An unverified…
How Much Power Does a Rented Carnival Ride Require
Outdoor events with carnival rides bring with them a long checklist - vendors, permits, timelines, safety inspections and roughly a hundred other moving parts…
Can You Install a Portable Ice Rink on Grass or Dirt?
So homeowners look out at their backyard and pretty quickly write off a portable ice rink with the assumption that it'll only work on…
What Size Ice Skating Rink Do You Need for 50 People?
An ice rink event is a great idea right up until the planning starts. Questions about how much space 50 skaters need on the…
What Are The Height and Weight Limits for Carnival Rides?
Height and weight restrictions on carnival rides are there for some very good reasons, and they're all about the basic physics and how much…
Are There ADA Rules for Ice Rink Rental Events in Texas?
When you rent an ice rink in Texas for a private event, you have plenty of different pieces to coordinate - the date and…
How Much Electricity Does a Synthetic Ice Rink Use?
Facility managers have to wrestle with utility bills that seem to climb higher each month, and traditional ice rinks are some of the worst…
The Pros and Cons of Backyard Ice Rinks in Texas
Many Texas families dream of having their own backyard ice rink, and the reasons to want one are pretty hard to ignore. Kids could…
Which Ice Rinks Are Still Open in Texas in 2025 and 2026?
Ice rinks in Texas that are actually open can be hard to track down, and it takes some effort to find accurate information. State…
Are Synthetic Ice Rinks Safe to Skate On? Fact vs Fiction
This information matters because synthetic surfaces have become very common, and they show up everywhere from local community centers to professional training places. Families…