Extreme Ice Center
Indian Trail, NC
10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in North Carolina 2026 List
We list 23 ice skating rinks in North Carolina. These are the 10 with the strongest Google ratings once review volume is taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.
Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.
Want every option, not just the top 10? See all 23 ice rinks in North Carolina, ranked the same way with filters and a map.
The list at a glance
- Redmond's Corner Indian Trail · 5.0
- U.S. National Whitewater Center Charlotte · 4.7
- Highlands Outpost Scaly Mountain · 4.7
- Invisalign Arena Morrisville · 4.7
- Polar Ice Wilmington Wilmington · 4.6
- Birkdale on Ice Huntersville · 4.7
- Extreme Ice Center Indian Trail · 4.5
- Orange County SportsPlex Hillsborough · 4.5
- Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg Fort Liberty · 4.5
- Ice Skating @ USNWC Charlotte · 4.5
The 10 best ice skating rinks in North Carolina
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Redmond's Corner
5.0 71 reviews Indian Trail, NC
4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
+1 704-882-1830 Website not listed Photos (38)
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM Sat 10AM-9:30PM Sun 12-10PM
Perfect for hockey.
Redmond's Corner in Indian Trail takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 71 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Redmond's Corner is an ice rink at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd in Indian Trail. Google reviewers give it 5.0 out of 5 across 71 reviews, rated higher than 91% of the rinks we list in North Carolina. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
4.7 11,507 reviews Charlotte, NC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214
+1 704-391-3900 Visit website Photos (27,686)
Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-7PM
Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.
U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11,507 reviews.
U.S. National Whitewater Center is an ice rink at 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy in Charlotte. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 11,507 reviews, the most-reviewed rink we list in North Carolina.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Highlands Outpost
4.7 1,089 reviews Scaly Mountain, NC
7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775
+1 828-526-3737 Visit website Photos (1,123)
Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-6PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,089 reviews.
Highlands Outpost is an outdoor ice rink at 7420 Dillard Rd in Scaly Mountain. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,089 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in North Carolina.
Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Invisalign Arena
4.7 152 reviews Morrisville, NC
111-100 Competition Ctr Dr, Morrisville, NC, 27560
+1 919-646-5400 Visit website Photos (133)
Hours: Mon-Sun 9AM-11PM
Perfect for hockey.
Invisalign Arena in Morrisville is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 152 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Invisalign Arena is an indoor ice rink at 111-100 Competition Ctr Dr in Morrisville. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 152 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Polar Ice Wilmington
4.6 510 reviews Wilmington, NC
7201 Ogden Business Ln, Wilmington, NC, 28411
+1 910-686-1987 Visit website Photos (431)
Hours: Mon-Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Perfect for hockey and figure skaters.
Polar Ice Wilmington in Wilmington is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 510 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and figure skating.
Polar Ice Wilmington is an indoor ice rink at 7201 Ogden Business Ln in Wilmington. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 510 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and figure skating. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Indoor ice arena with a pro shop & free WiFi, plus classes for figure skating & hockey."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Birkdale on Ice
4.7 39 reviews Huntersville, NC
Birkdale At Lake Norman, 16908 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC, 28078
+1 704-895-8744 Visit website Photos (29)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Temporarily closed on Google
Birkdale on Ice in Huntersville is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews.
Birkdale on Ice is an ice rink at Birkdale At Lake Norman, 16908 Lindholm Dr in Huntersville. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 39 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.
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Extreme Ice Center
4.5 848 reviews Indian Trail, NC
4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
+1 704-882-1830 Visit website Photos (793)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-11PM
Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.
Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 848 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.
Extreme Ice Center is an indoor ice rink at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd in Indian Trail. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 848 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in North Carolina. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating, skating lessons and curling. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Ice facility offering skating lessons, hockey & curling plus a tavern, pro shop & an upstairs gym."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Orange County SportsPlex
4.5 805 reviews Hillsborough, NC
101 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
+1 919-644-0339 Visit website Photos (303)
Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30AM-10PM Sun 12-7PM
Orange County SportsPlex in Hillsborough is another strong option, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 805 reviews.
Orange County SportsPlex is an indoor ice rink at 101 Meadowlands Dr in Hillsborough. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 805 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Sports complex with an ice rink, swimming pool & gym offers summer camps, classes & leagues."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg
4.5 275 reviews Fort Liberty, NC
3-1606, Rock Merritt Ave, Fort Liberty, NC, 28307
+1 910-396-5127 Visit website Photos (306)
Hours: Mon 11:30AM-1:30PM Tue 3-5PM Wed 11:30AM-1:30PM Thu Closed Fri 11:30AM-1:30PM / 7:30-10PM Sat 2-4:30PM / 6:30-9PM Sun 2-4:30PM
Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg in Fort Liberty is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 275 reviews.
Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg is an ice rink at 3-1606, Rock Merritt Ave in Fort Liberty. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 275 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Thursday as closed.
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Ice Skating @ USNWC
4.5 24 reviews Charlotte, NC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214
+1 704-391-3900 Visit website Photos (43)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Ice Skating @ USNWC in Charlotte is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
Ice Skating @ USNWC is an ice rink at 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy in Charlotte. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 24 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
How we ranked them
Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.
The list covers public ice venues of every kind: indoor arenas, outdoor and seasonal rinks, and community rinks. Clubs, coaches and rink service companies are left out. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.
Before you go
Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.
New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best place for ice skating rinks in North Carolina?
Redmond's Corner in Indian Trail ranks first, with a 5.0 Google rating from 71 reviews.
How many ice skating rinks are there in North Carolina?
We list 23 in 19 cities across North Carolina. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our North Carolina page.
Which of these are open on Sundays?
8 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Redmond's Corner, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Highlands Outpost and Invisalign Arena and others. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.
How did you rank these?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.
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Featured ice rinks in North Carolina
Picked from the highest-rated rinks we list in North Carolina.
Orange County SportsPlex
Hillsborough, NC
Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg
Fort Liberty, NC
Ice Skating @ USNWC
Charlotte, NC