Now that we finally have some snow on the ground, it’s our duty to make the most of it. And that means it’s time to hit the sledding hills. Below we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Twin Cities sledding hotspots that you have to check out this winter.

And, side note for you, most of the hills we’ve rounded up are unsupervised and therefore do not have formal days or hours they are open. For safety, we suggest sledding only during daylight hours.

The Best Sledding Hills in St. Paul: Slip, Slide Away

St. Paul is a sledding-lovers dream, with more than 15 hills to test your sled skills. If you’re looking for an exciting ride consider Highland Park Community Center or Baker Park for a nice, steep slope. Do you prefer to go gentle? Prosperity Park or Orchard Field are your best choices. And for something in between, try out Frost Lake or Margaret Parks.

Check out the fun!

1. Highland Park Community Center
   1978 Ford Parkway
   St. Paul, MN 55116
2. Baker Park
   209 W. Page St.
   St. Paul, MN 55107
3. Prosperity Park
   1371 Kennard St.
   St. Paul, MN 55106
4. Orchard Field
   875 Orchard Ave.
   St. Paul, MN 55103
5. Frost Lake
   1518 E. Idaho Ave.
   St. Paul, MN 55106
6. Margaret Park
   1109 Margaret St.
   St. Paul, MN 55106

From steep to gentle, get the details on each of the 15+ St. Paul sledding hills here: St. Paul Sledding Hills.

The Best Sledding Hills in Minneapolis: Get Your Thrills and Spills

(Theodore Wirth Park. Photo Credit: City of Minneapolis)

“Theo Wirth is the a perfect hill for kids of all ages! The ride is fast enough for the older kids, but safe enough for the little ones. The hill is steep enough to be fun, but not too steep to hike back up after a run. We can spend hours here!” – Joshua Nite, Twin Cities Dad of Two.

Minneapolis has three designated sledding hills. The fairway transforms into a sledding paradise at Theodore Wirth Park and the Columbia Golf Course. But if you want to see a stunning sunset with your ride, be sure to hit Valley View Park at dusk.

7. Theodore Wirth Park – hours are 7 am to 9 pm daily.
   1325 Theodore Wirth Parkway
   Minneapolis, MN 55422
8. Columbia Golf Course – one of the steepest in NE Minneapolis
   3300 Central Ave. NE
   Minneapolis, MN 55418
9. Valley View Park
   3401 Manor Drive
   Golden Valley, MN 55422

Find out more about Minneapolis sledding here: Sledding & Tubing in Minneapolis.

The Best Sledding Hills in the Twin Cities Metro: Take a Downhill Dive

Do you want to avoid the crowds of popular Twin Cities sledding hotspots? You may want to explore outside of the city. For impressive views, check out Staring Lake Park. Need hills for every age? Adams Hill is a smart choice. And if you love the danger of a potential wipe out, visit Snail Lake Park. Need to rent a sled? Lowry Nature Center and a few others in the Three Rivers Park District have rentals for as cheap as $1!

10. Staring Lake Sledding Hill
    14800 Pioneer Trail
    Eden Prairie, MN 55347
11. Adams Hill
    7200 Washburn Ave S.
    Richfield, MN 55423
12. Snail Lake Park
    4191 Snail Lake Blvd
    Shoreview, MN 55126
13. Lowry Nature Center
    Sled rentals available. See the latest sledding conditions here plus other hills in the Three Rivers Park District.
    7028 Victoria Dr
    Victoria, MN 55386

We hope you’re able to indulge in some sledding adventures this winter. If you happen to make it to one or five of our favorite hills, share a photo with us on Twitter or Facebook.

When you get home, we sure hope you can enjoy a hot cocoa in your cozy home. If your home just isn’t warming you up after your day in the snow, give us a shout: call 612-825-6867 or reach out online. We’ve been in the furnace repair business for more than 100 years.