Updated February 2022.
Snow has arrived, and Ann Arbor Family Press has compiled a list of the area’s best sledding hills. Bundle up, and remember to identify safe sledding paths before heading down the hill. Consider reviewing these safety tips while sledding.
Leslie Park
Dhu Varren Rd., Ann Arbor
This location offers a hill with a view! Leslie Park features a sledding hill overlooking the golf course and easy parking. Check out the hills at the nearby Leslie Science & Nature Center as well for a variety of sledding runs.
Rolling Hills County Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti
Thrill seekers will enjoy the 275 foot long hill located behind the Lodge building. The hill has a large flat area at the bottom and fenced return paths on either side so you can safely climb back up. Parking, restrooms, inner tube rentals, and a warming space make this hill an easy choice!
Mushroom Park
1800 Waltham Dr., Ann Arbor
Featuring a number of small berms, or hills, this park is a lovely location for younger children who want a more gentle sledding experience.
Veterans Memorial Park
2150 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor
A much-beloved Ann Arbor sledding favorite, Veterans Memorial Park features a large hill with two different sled runs down. This is a fast hill and best for bigger kids.
Buhr Park
2751 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
This park has many hills to choose from and is known for a long, mellow hill perfect for little ones.
Huron Hills Golf Course
3465 E Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor
Sometimes referred to lovingly as “the mother of all sledding hills”, Huron Hills Golf Course features a few large hills. One ends with a sand trap that the most adventurous use to launch themselves into the air.
Ypsilanti Community High School
2095 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti
The large sledding hill at the high school features a wide area making it easier to stay safe walking back up the hill.
Mill Pond Park
565 W. Bennett St., Saline
One of the area’s better sledding hills is located at the northeast corner of this park. Also offer ski trails.
Crary Park
Corner of Washtenaw Ave., and Cambridge Rd., Ann Arbor
It’s a tiny park with a small hill, so it’s great for smaller kids. Street parking is usually available.
