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Ice skating rinks in North Carolina

22 ice skating rinks in North Carolina, out of 65 skating rinks we list in the state. A rink is listed here only when Google lists it as an ice skating rink, its name says so, or a customer review or the rink's own website describes ice skating there. Sorted by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews.

Ice time is shared with hockey, figure skating and lessons, so public skate sessions can be short and change week to week. Check the rink's schedule before you go.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

U.S. National Whitewater Center

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC

Ice Birthday partiesLessons
4.7Rating
11,528Reviews
3Programs

Google lists it as an ice skating rink

Mentioned once in reviews

  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
  • Lessons Mentioned 2 times in reviews
Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Highlands Outpost

7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC

Ice
4.7Rating
1,091Reviews
—Programs

Google lists it as an ice skating rink

Mentioned 5 times in reviews

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Extreme Ice Center

4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
852Reviews
7Programs

“My daughter plays hockey here and the two full-size rinks mean there’s always time for lessons, public skate or stick-and-puck.” (Google review, Aug 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 30 times in reviews

  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Orange County SportsPlex

101 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
805Reviews
6Programs

“We scheduled an ice skating birthday party for our 7 year old and everything was perfect.” (Google review, Mar 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 18 times in reviews

  • Public skating Mentioned 3 times in reviews
  • Birthday parties Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0005

Polar Ice Wilmington

7201 Ogden Business Ln, Wilmington, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
513Reviews
6Programs

“Everyone loved ice skating and it was different than your typical birthday party.” (Google review, Feb 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 14 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0006

Polar Ice Raleigh

2601 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
528Reviews
5Programs

“We went have a large family and there was plenty of room to fet around everyone other than the figure skaters in the face off circles.” (Google review, Nov 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 21 times in reviews

  • Public skating “The lines moved quickly to pay and get skates foe open skate though there are a LOT of people out there.” (Google review, Jan 2025)
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Greensboro Ice House

6119 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
553Reviews
6Programs

“Be prepared to fall on the ice if you’re not familiar with ice skating so dress comfortably.” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 30 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Went on an open skate night and it was very beginner friendly.” (Google review, Jan 2025)
  • Birthday parties “It was great idea to have our teenage son's birthday party here.” (Google review, Jun 2019)
Admit one · Ice No. 0008

Polar Ice Wake Forest

1839 S Main St #200, Wake Forest, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
405Reviews
4Programs

“It seems like figure skating is a big part of our lives lately and it’s all because of Polar Ice Wake Forest.” (Google review, Mar 2022)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 21 times in reviews

  • Public skating “The public skating is always fun.” (Google review, Dec 2024)
  • Birthday parties “There are two party rooms and a well run snack bar.” (Google review, Mar 2020)
Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Polar Ice Cary

1410 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4Rating
618Reviews
6Programs

“The center of the rink is cordoned off for the figure skaters, but there is still plenty of room for everyone else.” (Google review, Nov 2019)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 22 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Whether you're looking to play hockey, or go to open skate, it will always be a fun experiance.” (Google review, Oct 2026)
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0010

Round-A-Bout Skating Center- Goldsboro

1305 Parkway Dr #3469, Goldsboro, NC

Roller Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.3Rating
377Reviews
3Programs

Google lists it as an ice skating rink

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0011

Pineville Ice House

400 Towne Centre Blvd, Pineville, NC

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
320Reviews
6Programs

“This place looks so nice that we have the hotel right next to it and we have a tournament of hockey but not at this rink” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 33 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0012

Cleland Ice/In-Line Skating Rink/Park @ Fort Bragg

3-1606, Rock Merritt Ave, Fort Liberty, NC

Roller Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
277Reviews
6Programs

“Whether you’re into hockey, figure skating, or just casual open skate nights, the facility is well-maintained, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is always welcoming.” (Google review, May 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 35 times in reviews

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0013

Carolina IceZone

104 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
244Reviews
6Programs

“Did you know just regular skating on ice burns more calories that swimming for an hour straight?” (Google review, Jan 2017)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0014

Invisalign Arena

111-100 Competition Ctr Dr, Morrisville, NC

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.7Rating
154Reviews
5Programs

“Nice rink - the ice on the main rink is good the other rink the ice is typical of southern hockey arenas.” (Google review, Jan 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 21 times in reviews

  • Public skating “We come here for open skating and skate lessons.” (Google review, Dec 2025)
  • Lessons Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0015

Polar Ice Garner

103 New Rand Rd, Garner, NC

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.2Rating
279Reviews
4Programs

“This is a great little ice rink.” (Google review, Jul 2019)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 15 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Lessons Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0016

Skate the Square

21 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Skate rental
3.5Rating
141Reviews
2Programs

“It was fun enough, and the employees were young, friendly, and polite. but the skate blades on our rentals were extremely dull making skating difficult and made the whole thing gimmicky.” (Google review, Jan 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 43 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal “I had the most amazing time at [ Skate the square this holiday season!” (Google review, Dec 2025)
  • Skate rental Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0017

Birkdale on Ice

Birkdale At Lake Norman, 16908 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC

Ice
4.7Rating
39Reviews
—Programs

“I brought my siblings out here and the staff was SO nice they helped me find the perfect skates and were very friendly. they took good care of the ice! would def recommend !!” (Google review, Jan 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 11 times in reviews

Admit one · Ice No. 0018

Ice Skating @ USNWC

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Birthday partiesSkate rental
4.5Rating
24Reviews
4Programs

“I always have a good time when I come to this facility this time I tried ice-skating ice-skating rink was small but I still managed to have my fun.” (Google review, Jan 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 6 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
  • Skate rental Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0019

Screamin' Wheels and Blades Mobile Skating Rink

Mobile Rink not a brick building, Charlotte, NC

Roller Ice
5Rating
6Reviews
—Programs

“Screamin' Wheels and Blades provided our skate event with a wonderful rink!” (Google review, Oct 2022)

In the rink's name

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
Admit one · Ice No. 0020

Piedmont Winterfest

208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC

Ice Outdoor / seasonal
3.8Rating
9Reviews
1Programs

“But luckily we still got one and we just enjoyed the music and time went by quick as we ice skated around in circles.” (Google review, Jan 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 9 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0021

Airborne Ice Skating

1606 Rock Merritt Ave, Fayetteville, NC

Ice Lessons
5Rating
2Reviews
1Programs

“We are so thankful for the Airborne Ice skating team!” (Google review, May 2024)

In the rink's name · Per the rink's website

  • Lessons Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0022

Ice Rink

11113 Upper Ave, Charlotte, NC

Ice
3.7Rating
3Reviews
—Programs

In the rink's name

Mentioned 3 times in reviews

Ice skating rinks by city in North Carolina

Cities with two or more ice skating rinks.

Before you go ice skating

  1. Check the public skate schedule. Ice time is shared with hockey, figure skating and classes, so public sessions can be short and change week to week. The ice is resurfaced between sessions.
  2. Dress warm, in layers. Rinks are cold. Wear gloves to protect your hands if you fall, and one pair of thin or medium socks so the skates fit well.
  3. Rentals vary. Most rinks rent figure or hockey skates. Lace them snug around the ankle. If you bring your own, keep the blades sharp and use guards off the ice.
  4. Helmets help beginners. A helmet is a good idea for kids and first-timers. Stay near the boards until you find your balance and skate with the flow of traffic.

More: lessons, hockey and figure skating · guides for first-time skaters