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The unsupervised sled hill is located at the north end of the park. The most convenient place to park is at the north entrance (Farrington Drive) near the pool. The sledding hill is lighted at the top.


Veterans Acres Park has two hills – The Babe Ruth Hill is lighted and there is a smaller unlit hill south of the Nature Center.



Rudy Lange Sledding Hill is a 1.4 – acre sledding hill located north of Washington Street at its intersection with Terrace Street. The hill is lighted throughout the winter and provides a 335-foot sledding area.



Paulus Park has a sledding hill available in the winter that is open until dusk


Lake County Forest Preserve District sledding hill at Old School Forest Preserve, near Libertyville.

Mchenry Township Sledding Hill

A GREAT WINTER FAMILY EXPERIENCE is an obstacle free sledding run of about 300 feet that even adults will enjoy. The downhill sledding path which is the right (or west) side of the hill, extends out past the soccer fields, offering a safe sledding experience

Margreth Riemer Reservoir Sledding Hill

A nice scenic sledding hill can be found at Margreth Riemer Reservoir in Palatine.




Wintertime offers free fun with Mundelein’s largest sled hill and the lighted ice rink



Harts Hill is a lighted sled hill open to the public for winter fun. Bring a sled and have a great time. Open until 9pm.


Grab your favorite tube, saucer or sled for some good old-fashioned sledding fun where laughter is abundant. The sled hill at Glacial Park (by the Wiedrich Barn amphitheater) is open when there is 4″ of snow or more and is perfect for an afternoon of free, unsupervised snow play.


A special attraction during the winter is a bermed sled slide, which provides a long and exhilarating run (weather permitting). Artificial lighting allows night use of this popular sledding facility.


Four Colonies Park In Crystal Lake has a small sledding hill, ideal for younger children.


The sledding hill and ice skating rink will be illuminated until 10:00 pm. Just a reminder, “THINK SAFETY” Look at the park rules before using the sledding hill and ice skating rink. Remember to walk up the sides of the sledding hill, when returning to the top, and watch for others sledding down the hill. Do not sled on the back of the hill. The park is NOT supervised, and is to be used “at your own risk”. Please call the Recreation Department for more information at 847-526-4851.

Christine Thompson Park Sled Hill

Christine Thompson Community Park offers a sled hill located at the corner of Woodlawn and Belle Plaine Avenues.

Chain o’ Lakes State Park Sledding Hill

A nice steep sledding hill is located near the park office. There are also areas of to the side of the hill off the main run for the youngsters.



Butternut Preserve, located adjacent to West Elementary School, offers passive recreational use, nature trails and study areas, sledding areas . The sledding areas are not guarded. This area includes a branch of the Kishwaukee River and is the site of prairie restoration along Ballard Road.


Braewood Park has a very popular sledding hill appropriate for all ages. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to dusk


Big Foot Beach State Park Sledding Hill

The sledding/snowboarding hill is located near the parks maintenance shop. Park entrance fee required.



Adler Park features a large sledding hill, ice skating rink and a warming house, as well as concessions and a restrooms.