US National Whitewater Center Ice Skating & Winter Trail: Pond Rink & Illuminated Trails
Through Feb 15Nov 18 – Feb 15 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Daily 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (weather permitting; evening trail lights illuminate at dusk; holiday hours apply on Thanksgiving and Christmas)
U.S. National Whitewater Center5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 · 9.7 mi approx. from CharlotteDirections
All ages; skate aids and double-blade toddler skates available on first-come basis; spectator viewing areas around pond
From $25$25 Single Activity Pass for ice skating (includes skate rental); $75 adult / $65 youth All-Access Day Pass; $12 per vehicle daily parking
About this adventure
Spanning more than 24,000 square feet of real ice across the converted Upper Pond, the US National Whitewater Center offers one of the most distinctive outdoor ice skating experiences in the Southeast. The facility is arranged into four distinct skating zones: an expansive ice trail winding under canopy pines, an open free skate area, a dedicated beginner zone with skate aids for toddlers, and an ice station with an authentic on-ice 1953 Airstream trailer serving steaming hot chocolate, warm apple cider, and seasonal treats. Families can skate during crisp daytime hours or return after dusk when artistic trail illuminations and cozy outdoor fire pits light up the woods. Ice skate rental is included with ice skating access. All-terrain strollers are welcome on the packed trail paths surrounding the rink.
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