If you are wondering where the best places to go sled riding are in Northeast Ohio, this list is for you!
From state parks to top neighborhood hills, browse through the list of top sledding spots organized by county.
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Sled Riding Hills in Cuyahoga County
Barrett Road Sledding Hill – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located on Valley Parkway, just north of Falls Lane in Berea. Steep incline. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Big Met Golf Course Sledding Area – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding at Tee #11 – gradual slope and fireplaces nearby. Area closes March 1. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Bradley Nature Park Sledding Hill
Bradley Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
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Cahoon Memorial Park Sledding Hill
27600 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
Sled Riding at Rose Hill in Bay Village. Park also has a pond for ice skating.
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Cain Park Sled Riding Hill
14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Sledding in Cleveland Heights, OH.
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Chalet Toboganning Chutes – Cleveland Metroparks
16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, OH 44136
Two 1,000-foot refrigerated ice tobogganing Chutes are located on Valley Parkway between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville (Mill Stream Run Reservation). Chutes operate with or without snow through mid-March. The day after Thanksgiving through early March.
Contact: 440-572-9990 “6”
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South Chagrin Reservation (Coasting Hill) – Cleveland Metroparks
This sledding hill is located just south of Solon Rd. Parking is available at the Coasting Hill parking lot and at the Shadow Lake Picnic Area. There is no lighting on the hill.
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Hawthorn Ridge Sledding Hill (Coasting Hill) – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located on Hawthorn Parkway south of Solon Rd. Parking is available at Shadow Lake Picnic Area. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Kelly Picnic Area Sledding Hill – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located off Euclid Creek Pkwy. (Green Rd. entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation). Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Linden Park Sledding Hill
3600 Linden Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Sled Riding in Rocky River at Linden Park.
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Little Met Golf Course Sledding Area – Cleveland Metroparks
Two small sled riding hills are located at Little Met Golf Course (Tees #5 and #6). Gradual slope. Area closes March 1st. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Mastick Woods Golf Course Sledding Area- Cleveland Metroparks
A sled riding hill located at Mastick Woods Golf Course (Tee #9). Gradual Slope. Area closes March 1st. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Memphis Back Shelter Sledding Area – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled Riding hill in Cleveland Metroparks (Big Creek Reservation, Brooklyn).
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Miles Road Sledding Hill – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled Riding hill located at the corner of Chagrin River Rd. and Sulphur Springs Dr. Parking is limited to a small lot and roadside pull-off areas. The hill is not lighted.
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Mill Stream Run Toboggan Chutes – Cleveland Metroparks
Ride down Ohio’s longest, fastest toboggan chutes.
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Morley Park
South end of Jameston Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
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Old River Farm Reserved Picnic Area Sledding Area – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located off Chagrin River Rd. in North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Rd./Route 6 in Willoughby Hills. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Pawpaw Picnic Area Sledding Area – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled Riding hill in Cleveland Metroparks.
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Porter Creek Drive Sledding Hill – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located east of Porter Creek Dr. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Rocky River Park Sled Riding Hill
20250 Beach Cliff Blvd., Rocky River, OH 44116
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Hinckley Reservation Sledding Hill – Cleveland Metroparks
Sled riding hill located off State Rd. in Hinckley Reservation, south of Bellus Rd. in Hinckley Township. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Sledding Area (Brecksville Reservation) – Cleveland Metroparks
Sledding is available at Sleepy Hollow at the driving range and #10 tee. These areas have gentle slopes suitable for younger children and families. Part of Cleveland Metroparks.
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Thorton Park Sledding Hill
3301 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Sled riding in Shaker Heights. Multiple hills with varying inclines. The park also has an indoor ice rink.
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University Hospitals Case Medical Center Sledding Hill
18181 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Sled riding on the huge hills behind the medical building in Strongsville.
Westlake Recreation Center Park Sled Riding Hill
28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Small hill perfect for small kids learning how to ride a sled.
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Sled Riding Hills in Erie County
The Coupling MetroPark Sled Riding Hill
11618 State Route 13, Milan, OH 44846
Sledding is available during the winter months (weather permitting). Part of the Erie Metroparks.
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Sled Riding Hills in Geauga County
Beartown Lakes Reservation Sled Riding Hill – Geauga Park District
18870 Quinn Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Sledding in Auburn/Bainbridge Twps. Part of the Geauga Park District. The park also has cross-country skiing trails.
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Orchard Hills Park Sled Riding Hill – Geauga Park District
11340 Caves Rd., Chester, OH 44026
Sled Riding in Chester Township. Part of Geauga Park District. The park also has cross-country skiing trails.
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Punderson State Park Sled Riding Hill
11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065
Sledding is available (weather permitting). Lighted hill for those who want to sled at night. Cabin available to warm up in. Park also contains cross-country skiing trails and snowmobile trails. Part of the Ohio State Parks.
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Sled Riding in Lake County
Headlands Beach State Park Sled Riding Hill
9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
Sledding is available (weather permitting). Park also contains cross-country skiing trails. Part of the Ohio State Parks.
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Center Street Sled Riding Hill
8350 Carpenter Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Chagrin River Park Sled Riding Hill – Lake Metroparks
3100 Reeves Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Offers a moderate hill located off the Riverwood trail. Fire ring with firewood. From the Reeves Road parking lot, follow the trail toward the river to the moderate sledding hill. Restrooms open. Sledding is permitted until one-half hour after sunset.
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Chapin Forest Reservation Sled Riding Hill – Lake Metroparks
10381 Hobart Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Has a small hill used primarily by cross-country skiers to practice control skills. This hill doubles as a sledding opportunity for young children and is located off the Hobart Road entrance to the park. Restrooms open. Additional lighting provided. Sledding is permitted until 11 pm.
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Hidden Valley Park Sled Riding Hill – Lake Metroparks
4880 Klasen Rd., Madison, OH 44057
With its smaller slope, this sledding hill is ideal for smaller children just beginning to sled. The moderate sledding hill is located next to the parking lot. A fire ring with wood is provided near the picnic shelter. Restrooms open. Additional lighting provided. Sledding is permitted until 11 pm. Shelter and fire ring with firewood.
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Riverview Park Sled Riding Hill – Lake Metroparks
4895 Bailey Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Offers the steepest, most thrilling sledding hill available in the park district. The sledding hill is located next to the parking lot. A fire ring with firewood is located near the picnic shelter. Restrooms open. Additional lighting was provided. Sledding is permitted until 11 pm.
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Todd Field Sledding Hill
1 E. Spaulding St., Willoughby, OH 44094
Located behind Willoughby City Hall
Sled Riding in Lorain County
Vermilion River Reservation – Mill Hollow Sled Riding Hill – Lorain County Metroparks
51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Large sled riding hill with a semi-enclosed shelter nearby to warm up in. Park of the Lorain County Metroparks.
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Cascade Park Sledding Hill – Lorain County Metroparks
387 Furnace St., Elyria, OH 44035
Sled Riding in Elyria.
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Sled Riding in Mahoning County
Crandall Park Sled Riding Hill
400 Redondo Rd., Youngstown, OH 44504
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Poland Presbyterian Church Sled Riding Hill
2 Poland Manor, Poland, OH 44514
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Wick Recreation Area Sled Riding Hill – Mill Creek Park
1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509
Lighted sledding area with multiple hills, Hobbit Hill (for children 48″ and under), Outdoor warming fire with seating and windshield, snow-making machine, Warming House with indoor seating, fireplace, snack bar, and vending machines.
December – February (weather permitting).
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Sled Riding in Medina County
Allardale Park Sled Riding Hill – Medina County Park District
401 Remsen Rd., Medina, OH 44256
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Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park – Medina County Park District
4985 Windfall Rd., Medina, OH 44256
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Green Leaf Park Sled Riding Hill – Medina County Park District
1674 S. Medina Line Rd., Sharon Center, OH 44274
Large Sled riding hill overlooking the football and soccer fields. Part of the Medina County Park District. Located at the Corner of Medina Line Rd. and State Route 162.
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Friedt Park Sled Riding Hill
415 Leatherman Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Steep sledding hill behind the playground at the park
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Hubbard Valley Park Sled Riding Hill – Medina County Park District
8600 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville, OH 44273
Large Sled Riding Hill. Part of the Medina County Park District. Located in Guilford Township south of Blake Rd. and north of Greenwich Rd.
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Memorial Park Sled Riding Hill
421 E. Homestead Dr., Medina, OH 44256
Smaller hills for sled riding in Medina
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North Park Sled Riding Hill (NOTE: Beginning January 2, 2024, North Park will close for a dredging project. Read the press release.)
3595 Grafton Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
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Reagan Park Sled Riding Hill
Weymouth Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Great sled riding hills, use the parking lot entrance on Weymouth Rd.
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Roscoe Ewing Park Sled Riding Hill
605 Berkshire Dr., Medina, OH 44256
Small but good sled riding hill at the park.
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Sled Riding in Portage County
Sledding at Berlin Dam
2030 Bonner Rd., Deerfield, OH 44411
Cranberry Creek Park Sled Riding Hill
2211 Lynn Rd., Brimfield, OH 44240
Sledding in Brimfield Township.
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Sled Riding Hill behind the Garrettsville Family YMCA
8233 Park Ave., Garrettsville, OH 44231
West Branch State Park Dam Sled Riding Hill
5708 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
Park offers cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and ice boating.
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Sunny Lake Park in Aurora Sled Riding Hill
625 Page Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
Park offers
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Sled Riding in Richland County
Malabar Farm State Park Sled Riding Hill
4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
Sledding is available (weather permitting). Park also contains cross-country skiing trails and snowshoeing. Part of the Ohio State Parks.
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Sled Riding in Stark County
Canal Fulton Christian Fellowship Sledding Hill
2021 Locust St. S, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Sled Riding on a large hill in Canal Fulton.
East Canton Family Golf Sledding Hill
5447 Lincoln St., East Canton, OH 44730
Sled Riding in Osnaburg Township
Malone University Sled Riding Hill
2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44709
Sledding hill is located on the Malone College Campus.
Oak Knoll Park Sled Riding Hill
618 6th St. SW, Massillon OH 44647
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Quail Hollow Park Sled Riding Hill
13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, OH 44632
Sledding hill is located by the Manor House. Cross-county skiing and snowshoeing are also available.
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Veterans Park (formerly Schneider Community Park) Sled Riding Hill
1714 Schneider St. NE, Canton, OH 44721
Sledding hill in Plain Township.
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Silver Park Sled Riding Hill
2930 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
Multiple hills with varying inclines. Steps to walk back up to the top of the steepest hill. Located off South Union Avenue in Alliance.
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Wampler Park Sled Riding Hill
1818 Main Ave. W, Massillon, OH 44647
Sledding hills in Massillon. Two sled riding hills with varying inclines.
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Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park Sledding Hill
13th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708 (immediate SW of Mercy Medical Center)
Sled riding in Canton, OH. Small hill great for young children.
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Sled Riding in Summit County
Boettler Park Sled Riding Hill
5300 Massillon Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
Sledding in Green, OH. The large hill with varying inclines is located by the playground on Heritage Hill and goes down to the soccer fields.
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Cascade Valley Metro Park (Oxbow Area) Sled Riding Hill – Summit Metroparks
1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH 44313
Large sled riding hill with both steep and slow inclines. Lighted for those who want to sled in the dark. The park also has cross-country skiing trails. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Firestone Metropark Sled Hill Drop-Off – Summit Metroparks
55 E. Warner Rd., Akron, OH 44319
Has a hill for sled riding with both steep and slow inclines. The park also has cross-country skiing trails at the Tuscarawas Meadows Area. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Furnace Run Metro Park – Brushwood Area Sled Riding Hill – Summit Metroparks
4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH 44286
Contains a small sledding hill. The park also has cross-country skiing trails and a pond for ice skating. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Goodyear Heights Metro Park Sled Riding Hill – Summit Metroparks
2077 Newton St., Akron, OH 44305
Very large steep sled riding hill. Lighted for those who want to sled in the dark. Rope along the side of the hill to help get back up to the top. The park also has cross-country skiing trails at the Pioneer Area. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Kendall Hills Sled Riding Hills – Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Pine Hollow: 5465 Quick Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Crow Foot Gully: 5365 Quick Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Little Meadow Parking Lot: 5249 Quick Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Sledding is available at Kendall Hills on Quick Road in Peninsula, OH, about one mile east of Akron Peninsula Road. Parking is located at Pine Hollow, Crow Foot Gully, and Little Meadow parking lots. Separate areas are designated for sleds and toboggans. Some areas are closed to sledding to prevent conflicts with cross-country ski trails. Park of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Kent State University – Geauga Campus Twinsburg Sled Riding Hill
8897 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Sledding on hill behind KSU Geauga Campus in Twinsburg
Munroe Falls Metro Park – Lake Area Sled Riding Hill – Summit Metroparks
521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH 44262
Sledding in Munroe Falls. Lighted for those who want to sled in the dark. The park also has cross-country skiing trails. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Newberry Park in Cuyahoga Falls – Sled Riding Hill next to Track
2800 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
The hill next to the Summit Christian School is a popular spot for sledding in the winter.
Sand Run Metro Park – North Hawkins Area Sled Riding Hill – Summit Metroparks
800 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron, OH 44313
Large sled riding hill. Lighted for those who want to sled in the dark. The park also has cross-country skiing trails and a pond for ice skating in the Big Bend Area. Located in the Summit Metroparks.
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Water Tower Hill Sled Riding
Off N. Summit St., Barberton, OH 44203
Sledding in Barberton Ohio
Sled Riding in Trumbull County
Clarence Darrow MetroPark Sled Riding Hill
Educational Hwy., Champion, OH 44483
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Eastlake MetroPark Sledding Hill
433 N. Mecca St., Cortland, OH 44410
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Harding Park Sled Riding Hill
249 Roosevelt Dr., Hubbard, OH 44425
Kinsman Library Sled Riding Hill
6420 Church St., Kinsman, OH 44428 (Beyond the parking lot)
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Packard Park Sled Riding Hill
Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
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Sled Riding in Tuscarawas County
Deis Hill Sled Riding Hill at Dover City Park
1592 N. Crater Ave., Dover, OH 44622
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Breitenbach Winery Sled Riding Hill
5934 Old Route 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622
They occasionally have sled riding events at the hill at Roadhouse Amphitheater.
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Sled Riding in Wayne County
Oakhill Park Sled Riding Hill
3000 Oak Hill Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
18,000-square-foot sled riding hill in Wooster. The park also contains cross-country skiing trails.
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Orr Park Sled Riding Hill
400 N. Elm St., Orrville, OH 44667
Sledding hill in Orrville.
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You can add Eastlake Hill in Cortland (Trumbull County). https://www.cityofcortland.org/index.php/community/parks-recreation/eastlake-metropark
For Lake County. Todd field behind Willoughby city hall 1 E Spaulding St, Willoughby, OH 44094. Awesome hill, but no restroom.
Cascade hill no longer exists they are being redone by metroparks and is a complete construction zone in Lorain county
The hill in Portage County in Garrettsville is behind the YMCA, which used to be the Primary School. Same address, different name.
Thanks for the update! It’s been corrected.
Medina County
The best sledding hill in Medina County isn’t listed here!
Friedt Park in Wadsworth has an absolutely massive sledding hill behind the playground at the park. Great place for winter fun, very steep!
Library Hill at the Kinsman Library in Kinsman, OH has a nice little hill that is free to the public. The library allows you to come in and warm up too (during business hours). Read a book, get your circulation going again and head back out for more fun! I wish I had a picture to add. Kids and their parents love it!
http://www.kinsmanlibrary.org
6420 Church St, Kinsman, OH 44428
(Beyond the parking lot)
Thanks for letting us know about the hill. Just added it to the list.
Have a great day!
Danielle
Never been there but was told New London Reservoir had great sledding. Mansfield has a place to sled for a cost…they supply tubes (conveyor belt carries them up,) and have two hills, one for littler ones
how did you manage to miss the best sled riding Hill in Medina County? The Hinckley Metroparks Hill off of State Road in Medina county is among the steepest and longest runs in all of Northeast Ohio. It is also a wonderful place to go because it is lit up at night making it safer for evening sledding.
Medina County – Hinkley Park, Hinkley.
State Rd. Hill. Steep and fast, but it gets old walking back to the top. Needs a ski lift!
Your link for the Wick Recreation Area in Mahoning County does not work. Here is one that does :
http://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/winter-activities/#sledding
Acacia Park, used to be a private golf course at the corner of Richmond Road and Cedar Road in Lyndhurst has some awesome hills for sledding. Free.
Summit County- Cuyahoga Falls – sled hill next to track and Newberry school. 2800 13th Street, Cuyahoga Falls
Greg,
Thanks for letting me know about the hill. Just added it to the listing.
Take Care,
Danielle
James day park in Sheffield village corner of 611 and gulf rd in lorain county
Stark County:
Behind Glenwood Middle School (Formerly GlenOak High Scool West Campus)
1015 44th St NW, Canton, OH 44709
Stow high school football field summit county
A smaller , but good sledding hill in Medina county is Roscoe Ewing Park. The address is 1080 Concord Drive in the city of Medina.
Baptist hill on the southside of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas county
Patty,
Thanks for leaving the comment. Is the hill located at a church (assuming it is because of the name). Just hoping to get an address for the location (if possible).
Thanks!
Danielle