Ice Skating Near Charlotte

Rinks are included when they sit within 30 miles of downtown Charlotte, measured in a straight line. Drive time can be longer. Suburbs in neighboring states are included when they fall inside that circle.

6 ice rinks sit within 30 miles of downtown Charlotte, across 5 cities, including Charlotte, Huntersville and Indian Trail. U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte ranks first. The rink closest to downtown is U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, about 10 miles away.

6 ice rinks within 30 miles of downtown Charlotte

6 rinks on this page

  1. 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, NC takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11,507 reviews.

  2. 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, NC is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews.

  3. 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, NC 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.

  4. 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, NC is another strong option, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews.

  5. Pineville Ice House

    4.4 314 reviews Pineville, NC

    400 Towne Centre Blvd, Pineville, NC, 28134

    +1 704-889-9000 Visit website Photos (416)

    Hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

    Perfect for hockey.

    Pineville Ice House in Pineville, NC is also worth a look, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 314 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

  6. Founders Holiday Ice Rink (Nov. - Jan.)

    4.1 71 reviews Rock Hill, SC

    205 Saluda St, Rock Hill, SC, 29730

    Phone not listed Visit website Photos (69)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Founders Holiday Ice Rink (Nov. - Jan.) in Rock Hill, SC is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 71 reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How many ice rinks are near Charlotte?

We list 6 here, led by U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Rinks are included when they sit within 30 miles of downtown Charlotte, measured in a straight line. Drive time can be longer. Suburbs in neighboring states are included when they fall inside that circle.

Which rink ranks first?

U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC ranks first here, with a 4.7 Google rating from 11,507 reviews. Rankings weigh the rating by how many reviews sit behind it.

Which of these list Sunday hours?

3 of the 6 rinks on this page list Sunday hours, including U.S. National Whitewater Center, Extreme Ice Center and Pineville Ice House. Public sessions inside those hours change, so confirm with the rink.

How do you decide what appears here?

Rinks are included when they sit within 30 miles of downtown Charlotte, measured in a straight line. Drive time can be longer. Suburbs in neighboring states are included when they fall inside that circle. Details come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

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