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Sledding Hills, Outdoor Ice Skating, and Cross Country Skiing Areas

Find the perfect place for your family's winter snow fun in North, Northeast and East Columbus

By Kelly Rostorfer. Publisher Mom, NE Columbus Macaroni Kid December 20, 2022

I'm hoping we have some snow this year! I've created a sledding hills resource article focusing on the North, Northeast and East Columbus areas so that you can find the perfect place to go. I've also added outdoor ice skating locations and some cross-country skiing places, which is something fun I'd like to try with Tyler! If you know of a hill that is a hidden gem, please let me know. I'll keep adding more sites as I find them, and as you share them (thanks!). Enjoy the winter snow fun!

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**Please note: I cannot know if a sledding hill, outside ice skating area, or cross-country skiing location will be open when you visit it. Please check first.**

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).
  • Antrim Park: This was one of our favorite spots when Tyler was little. This has smaller hills which are perfect for first time sledding. 5800 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43235
  • 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)
  • Kenney Park- 5201 Delawanda Ave. Columbus, OH 43214
    Behind Graceland Shopping Center/LA Fitness. Access to the park is from the parking area west of the new Kroger Market Place.
  • Gahanna Golf Course (Gahanna), 220 Ridenour Rd. 614-342-4270
  • Schiller Park: 1069 Jaeger Street in German Village
  • Scioto Audubon:400 West Whittier Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    Sledding hill located near the obstacle course and bocce court.
  • Huntley Bowl Park (Worthington), 6199 Huntley Rd. Newly created sledding hill (2016)!
  • Olentangy River Parkland (Worthington): 600 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.
  • Park Boulevard Park (Worthington): 125 Park Blvd.
  • 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): Where: Intersection of Maryland and Parkland (where Maryland dead ends)
  • 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.
  • Pataskala Park: 550 Township Rd. - Reader Heather H. tipped us off to this one - thanks Heather!
  • 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
  • Glenwood Park: 1925 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223
  • 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.
  • Whetstone Park of Roses (Clintonville): 3923 N. High St., Two sledding hills.
  • Delaware State Park (Delaware): 5202 US Route 23 North; Delaware. 740-548-4631
  • Community Park (Whitehall): 402 N. Hamilton Rd. 614-863-0121
  • Sycamore Creek Park (Pickerington): 500 Hereford Dr. 614-833-2211
  • 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.
  • Big Run Park (South): 4201 Clime Rd, 43228 has HUGE hills for sledding.
  • Fryer Park (Grove City): 3899 Orders Rd.
  • Geller Park (Heath): 480 Cynthia St.
  • North Orange Park: 7560 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, Ohio 43015
  • Goodale Park: 120 W. Goodale St. Columbus, OH 43215
    Short steep hills on the Buttles Ave. side of the park.  Limited parking lot, but meters are available around the park.
  • Como Park: West end of Weber Road Long, but gentle.  Great for kids.
  • Whitehall Community Park: 402 N Hamilton Road in Whitehall

Outside Ice Skating Areas:

  • Blendon Woods Metro Park (Westerville)
  • Victory Park (Pickerington)
  • Delaware State Park
  • Glen Oak Park (Lewis Center)
  • Obetz Park Ice Skating Rink
  • Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (Galloway - Gardner Road in the Little Darby Picnic Area)
  • Winter Park at McFerson Commons (Downtown) - Opening in February
  • Iceless Ice Skating- at Partners Park (125 E. Sixth St.) -Skating is FREE for residents and visitors of all ages. Skates are provided for FREE.

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.

Please note: I cannot know if a sledding hill, outside ice skating area, or cross-country skiing location will be open when you visit it. You need to check first.


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