# US National Whitewater Center Ice Skating & Winter Trail: Pond Rink & Illuminated Trails > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 18 – Feb 15 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - Where: U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 - Ages: All ages; skate aids and double-blade toddler skates available on first-come basis; spectator viewing areas around pond - Price: $25 Single Activity Pass for ice skating (includes skate rental); $75 adult / $65 youth All-Access Day Pass; $12 per vehicle daily parking - Organizer: U.S. National Whitewater Center - Official page: https://center.whitewater.org/activity/ice-skating/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/us-national-whitewater-center-ice-skating-and-winter-trail-pond-rink-a--listing-b5afe1d91a3e68bcb8e6d7f3 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Camp North End: Ice Skating at Camp North Pole & Outdoor Fire Pits](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/camp-north-end-ice-skating-at-camp-north-pole-and-outdoor-fire-pits--listing-6c0a81a9781ed4cfa7b33ebf) — Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Camp North End · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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