My kids LOVE to sled, as I am sure yours do as well. It looks like we are in for a lot of snow here in Columbus, so we've created this sledding hills resource article so that you can find the perfect place to go. I also added outdoor ice skating locations. And, we added cross-country skiing places, which is something I have been thinking about doing with my kids as I used to do it a lot as a kid. If you know of a hill that is a hidden gem, please let me know. We'll keep adding more sites as we find than, and as you share with us.
Sledding Hills
Alum Creek Park North (Westerville): 221 W. Main St. There is a medium hill, with some small {fun} bumps in the NE corner of the park (bordering Main St.), as well as a small slope down to into the park which runs along the entrance road that is perfect for younger kids (my kids still love it).
Blendon Woods (Westerville): 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. For kids only: turn right at ranger station and continue to dead end. Check their Facebook page or call 614-891-0700 for hill status.
Sharon Woods Metro Park (Westerville): the sled hill entrance is just north of the park's main entrance on Cleveland Avenue (There's a sign that says "sledding hill") – it’s easy to miss, so keep an eye out. There are two hills, one for children 10 and under, and a larger hill. Check their Facebook page or call 614-891-0700 for hill status. We love this sledding hill!
Hoover Dam Park (Westerville): 7705 Cubbage Rd – east side of the Dam. (This is not Hoover Reservoir – sledding is not permitted there)
Gahanna Golf Course (Gahanna), 220 Ridenour Rd. 614-342-4270
Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center): 9466 Rt. 23 N – once you enter the park just east of the Big Meadows Picnic Area there are two areas on the hill. Check their Facebook page or call 614-891-0700 for hill status. We love this sledding hill!
Schneider Park (Bexley): 2115 Astor Ave. (western end of Astor – south of Main)
Jeffrey Park (Bexley): 165 N. Parkview Ave.
Miller’s Hill (Bexley): I’ve read about this several places – it seems to be a renowned sledding hill – but can’t find the address (I’ll keep looking). This is private property, however they have a provision in their deed to allow sledding so they are open to public sledding (it would appear).
Blacklick Woods Golf Course (Reynoldsburg): 7309 E. Livingston Ave. There is a big hill on the golf course for sledding. Check their Facebook page or call 614-891-0700 for hill status.
Gallant Woods Preserve (Delaware): 2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd. Buttermilk Hill sledding hill. Call 740-524-8600 for hill status.
Sycamore Creek Park (Pickerington): 500 Hereford Dr. 614-833-2211
Community Park (Whitehall): 402 N. Hamilton Rd. 614-863-0121
Olentangy River Parkland (Worthington): 600 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Glen Oak Park (Lewis Center): 7126 Blue Holly Drive (740-657-8881) Large man-made shedding hill at southern end of parking area. 740-548-5430
Rt. 62 and Greensward Lane (New Albany): there is a hill perfect for sledding across from the New Albany Country Club close to the intersection listed.
Delaware State Park (Delaware): 5202 US Route 23 North; Delaware. 740-548-4631 website
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (Galloway): south on Alkire Road, just east of the Darby Creek bridge Check their Facebook page or call 614-891-0700 for hill status.
Fryer Park (Grove City): 3899 Orders Rd.
Geller Park (Heath): 480 Cynthia St.
Ice Skating Areas
Blendon Woods Metro Park (Westerville)
Victory Park (Pickerington)
Delaware State Park
Glen Oak Park (Lewis Center)
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (Galloway - Gardner Road in the Little Darby Picnic Area),
Cross-Country Skiing:
Blacklick Woods Golf Courses
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Highbanks Metro Park
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Slate Run Metro Park
Three Creeks Metro Park
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Let me know if you know other great places for sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating.
And yes, that is one of my little cuties looking up at me from the bottom of a small hill in the cover photo!
