# Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex Family Public Skating & Learn to Skate > Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex, 1416 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320 - Ages: All ages (skates available starting at toddler size 7) - Price: $14 admission + $4 skate rental; $10 for children 5 and under; skate trainers available for rent - Organizer: Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex - Official page: https://www.chilledponds.com/ - 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/virginia-beach/activities/chilled-ponds-ice-sports-complex-family-public-skating-and-learn-to-sk--listing-4768ad2d2ff464f0c4baab43 ## About Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex in Chesapeake is a 90,000-square-foot premier indoor twin-sheet ice sports facility and the official practice home of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team. Daily family public skating sessions provide ample, climate-controlled ice time for recreational skaters, figure skaters, and children taking their very first strides on the ice. The complex maintains exceptionally smooth, professionally resurfaced NHL-sized ice rinks paired with modern skate rental fleets spanning toddler sizes through adult hockey and figure boots. Helpful double-bladed training skates and pushable walker aids allow toddlers and cautious beginners to gain confidence with minimal slips. When little legs need a break, parents can head to the heated Bon Secours viewing lounge or grab warm pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, and hot cocoa from the full-service Pond's Edge Grill overlooking both sheets of ice. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant single-level facility featuring wide rubberized flooring throughout lobbies, concession zones, and rinkside spectator areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Warm indoor mezzanine and lobby seating with comfortable padded benches, plus multiple family restrooms with sanitized baby-changing facilities. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from toddlers as young as age 2 with skate trainers through older children, teens, and skating parents. • Sensory Tips: Arena temperatures stay around 50°F, so dress children in warm layers, mittens, and warm socks; weekday afternoon public skates offer quiet, unhurried ice conditions. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex — Chesapeake](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chilled-ponds-ice-sports-complex-chesapeake--listing-c72f216300fd3faf7a201466) — Public skating sessions vary; see the online event schedule · Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex (Chesapeake) · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 24. 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