Highlands Outpost
Scaly Mountain, NC
23 Ice Rinks Near Me in North Carolina
Every ice rink we list in North Carolina, ranked by rating and review volume across 19 cities. Search by name or city, or filter by type. Always confirm session times before you drive out, since public skating shares the ice with hockey, lessons and events.
23 rinks on this page
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ice Rink
440 Oak St, Highlands, NC, 28741
Phone not listed Website not listed Photos (30)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Ice Rink in Highlands rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
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Polar Ice Raleigh
4.4 530 reviews Raleigh, NC
2601 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
+1 919-878-9002 Visit website Photos (383)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Polar Ice Raleigh in Raleigh is another strong option, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 530 reviews.
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Polar Ice Wake Forest
4.4 401 reviews Wake Forest, NC
1839 S Main St #200, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
+1 919-453-1500 Visit website Photos (165)
Hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours
Perfect for hockey.
Polar Ice Wake Forest in Wake Forest is also worth a look, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 401 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
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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 is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 314 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
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Carolina IceZone
4.4 245 reviews Greenville, NC
104 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC, 27858
+1 252-353-8888 Visit website Photos (210)
Hours: Mon-Tue Closed Wed 4:15-5:45PM Thu Closed Fri 7-9PM Sat 1-3PM / 7-9PM Sun 2-4PM
Carolina IceZone in Greenville rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 245 reviews.
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Round-A-Bout Skating Center- Goldsboro
4.3 377 reviews Goldsboro, NC
1305 Parkway Dr #3469, Goldsboro, NC, 27534
+1 919-778-1831 Visit website Photos (270)
Hours: Mon Closed Tue-Thu 7:30-9:30PM Fri 7-10PM Sat 11:30AM-4PM / 7-10PM Sun 1:30-4PM
Round-A-Bout Skating Center- Goldsboro in Goldsboro is another strong option, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 377 reviews.
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Greensboro Ice House
4.3 552 reviews Greensboro, NC
6119 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, NC, 27407
+1 336-852-1515 Visit website Photos (445)
Hours: Mon-Thu Closed Fri 8:15-10:15PM Sat 1:45-3:45PM / 8:15-10:15PM Sun 1:45-3:45PM
Greensboro Ice House in Greensboro is also worth a look, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 552 reviews.
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Winston Salem Fairgrounds
4.3 712 reviews Winston-Salem, NC
569 Fairgrounds Boulevard Gate, 7, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105
+1 336-727-2236 Visit website Photos (1,028)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM Sat-Sun Closed
Winston Salem Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 712 reviews.
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Piedmont Winterfest
3.8 9 reviews Greensboro, NC
208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC, 27401
Phone not listed Visit website Photos (12)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Piedmont Winterfest in Greensboro rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
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Polar Ice Garner
4.2 278 reviews Garner, NC
103 New Rand Rd, Garner, NC, 27529
+1 919-861-7465 Visit website Photos (128)
Hours: Mon-Thu 4:15AM-12AM Fri 4:15AM-9:30PM Sat 1:15AM-5:30PM Sun Closed
Perfect for hockey.
Polar Ice Garner in Garner is another strong option, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 278 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
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Polar Ice Cary
4.0 617 reviews Raleigh, NC
1410 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27606
+1 919-460-2756 Visit website Photos (369)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-1AM
Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.
Polar Ice Cary in Raleigh is also worth a look, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 617 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.
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Galaxy of Sports Bowling
3.8 460 reviews Kinston, NC
4010 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC, 28504
+1 252-522-5179 Visit website Photos (269)
Hours: Mon Closed Tue-Thu 4-10PM Fri 4-11PM Sat 12-11PM Sun 1-6PM
Perfect for families with kids.
Galaxy of Sports Bowling in Kinston is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 460 reviews.
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Skate the Square
3.5 141 reviews Cary, NC
21 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC, 27511
+1 919-701-5300 Visit website Photos (159)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Temporarily closed on Google
Skate the Square in Cary rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 3.5 out of 5 from 141 reviews.
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Planning an ice skating trip in North Carolina
Most rinks split 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. Of the 23 rinks we list in North Carolina, 17 publish opening hours on Google and 15 list Sunday hours. Use those as a starting point, then check the rink's own session calendar.
1 North Carolina listing describes itself as outdoor or seasonal. Outdoor ice depends on the weather, so check for closures on mild or rainy days. Most public rinks rent skates, but call ahead if you need a particular size.
Bring gloves, wear warm layers you can move in, and arrive a little early on weekends, when public sessions fill fastest. New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time before you go.
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North Carolina ice skating FAQs
How many ice rinks are in North Carolina?
We list 23 ice rinks in North Carolina across 19 cities. Charlotte has the most, with 2. Rinks that have closed permanently are left out.
What is the best ice skating rink in North Carolina?
Redmond's Corner in Indian Trail ranks first on our list, with a 5.0 Google rating from 71 reviews. Rankings weigh rating by review volume, so the order reflects how consistently a rink is rated, not one perfect score.
Which North Carolina ice rinks are open on Sundays?
15 of the 23 rinks list Sunday hours, including Redmond's Corner, U.S. National Whitewater Center and Highlands Outpost. Public skate sessions inside those hours vary, so check each rink's session schedule.
Are there outdoor ice rinks in North Carolina?
1 outdoor ice rink in North Carolina says so in its own listing, including Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain.
Where can I take ice skating lessons in North Carolina?
2 rinks with skating lessons in North Carolina say so in their own listing, including Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail and Polar Ice Cary in Raleigh.
Are the hours on this page up to date?
They come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026. Rinks share ice between public skating, hockey, lessons and events, so session times change week to week. Confirm with the rink before you go.
Listing data from public Google business profiles, last updated October 8, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Featured
Featured ice rinks in North Carolina
Picked from the highest-rated rinks we list in North Carolina.
Invisalign Arena
Morrisville, NC
Polar Ice Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Extreme Ice Center
Indian Trail, NC