For a seventh year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating.
Both the ice skating and the Winter Trail will be available from November 14, 2025, through mid-February, 2026. The Winter Trail is free (after paying $13 for parking.) Skating requires an Activity Pass.
Ice Skating
Once again the Upper Pond of the whitewater channel has been converted into a 24,000 square foot ice skating rink. It includes both ice trails and free skating.
Skating requires a pass, which is $25, including skate rental. It’s also included in the All-Access pass.
In the middle there’s an on-ice Airstream that serves hot and cold beverages. Off-ice, sandwiches, salads, soup, drinks and desserts are also available for purchase.
Enjoy skating or just relaxing by the fires watching skating.
The ice skating program includes an outdoor 3 v. 3 pond hockey.
Skating is available whenever Pass Activities are available. Check the schedule to see Pass Activity Hours.
Learn about all the places for outdoor ice skating this season in the Charlotte area!
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