I live in Longmeadow MA. Last year was my first time building a rink, 16 x 32. This year we are expanding to 20 x 50, and I have been planning it out since the day after I tore down the rink last spring. My 5 year old was able to get in quite a few days last winter, but I really only got in one good day, much like the rest of the north east.