never mind hardly any kids in manton skated. to have a safe, outdoor space to gather, whether they realized it or not, which they didn't. and when folks failed to flock to his house, scott actually went door to door to coerce them. >> i was upset. i was like, "are you kidding me? tell your kid to come outside and go ice skating," you know. >> reporter: it's not really if you build it they will come. it's if you build it and go harass some families, they will come. >> that's true as well. they're coming, that's for certain. >> reporter: in droves. scott chittle's side yard became the place to be. the dark winter that was suddenly springing with joy for children and parents alike. >> none of these kids have electronics in their hands. it's amazing! >> it is amazing. >> reporter: since we first told this story in february, the rink has grown-- considerably. >> very much so. last year i was 3,000 square feet, and this year, i'm 5,000 square feet. >> reporter: he also has a new skate sharpener, ice grooming equipment, and a lighting

never mind hardly any kids in manton skated.e community had to have a safe outdoor space to gather whether they realized it or not, which they didn't. and when folks failed to flock to his house, scott actually went door to door to coerce them. >> i was upset. i was like are you kidding me? tell your kid to come outside and go ice-skating. you know? >> so it's not really if you build it, they will come. if you build it and go harass some families, they will come. >> that's true as well becaus they are coming, that's for certain. >> reporter: in droves. scott chidle's side yard became the place to be. the dark winter that was, suddenly, springing with joy for children and parents alike. >> none of these kids have electronics in their hands. it's amazing. >> it is amazing. >> reporter: since we first told this story in february, the rink has grown considerably. >> very much so. last year, i was 3,000 square feet and this year i am 5,000 square feet. >> reporter: he also has a new skate sharpener, ice-grooming equipment, and a comp