It’s no surprise that snow is coming our way, so why not have a little fun in it? Sledding brings out the kid in all of us, and is the perfect way to spend a chilly winter afternoon with your kids in the snow. Bundle up, grab your sleds, and head to the nearest sledding hill. Don’t forget the hot cocoa for afterwards!
Tried a new spot or have a favorite we missed? Let us know in the comments.
Map of the Best Sledding Hills Near Chicago
Where To Go Sledding in the Western Suburbs
Aurora Sledding Hills
Lincoln Park
259 S. Russell Avenue
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Slower hill, which makes it better for younger children.
McCullough Park
501 N Lake Street
Aurora, IL 60506
Sled right along the Fox River.
Phillips Park Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Drive
Aurora, IL 60505
All animal lovers report to the Phillips Park Zoo and enjoy a side of sledding fun!
Waubonsie Lake Park
9S080 Kautz Road
Aurora, IL 60504
Moderate hill for those beginners who are up for a challenge.
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
1680 5th Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
The steepest of the hills in Aurora. Needs 4″ of snowfall to operate.
Bolingbrook Sledding Hills
There’s a big sledding hill across from Rocket Ice Arena. Kidlist reader Carla K recommends this hill for ages 8 years and up. “It’s super fast and when you get to the bottom you need to run.” Thanks, Carla!
The hill behind Town Center (click here for details) is suggested for older children, while smaller/younger sledders should head to Bulldog Park (351 Blair Lane) which is across from Town Center.
Burr Ridge Sledding Hill
Trinity Lutheran School
11503 German Church Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Carol Stream Sledding Hills
Armstrong Park
391 Illini Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Weeks Park West
1N170 Morse Street
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Clarendon Hills Sledding Hills
Park Avenue Park
421 Park Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Prospect Park
Behind Clarendon Hills Park District
315 Chicago Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Darien Sledding Hill
Mark DeLay School
6801 Wilmette Avenue
Darien, IL 60561
Behind the school, next to the circle drive and parking lot, there are small hills good for little ones.
Downers Grove Sledding Hills
Sledding is available at all four Downers Grove Park District hills from 8:30am – 10:00pm. Conditions for sledding can be verified on their Rainout Line.
Concord Square Park
Springside and Concord Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Ebersold Park
5923 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Gilbert Park
1500 Gilbert Road
Downers Grove, IL 60516
O’Brien Park
6909 S. Dunham Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Elmhurst Sledding Hills
Elmhurst has three sledding hills with lights that turn on around 4:00pm and off at 11:00pm. General sledding information can be found here, but you can also access each park at the specific links below. The status of sled hills can be found on their Rainout Hotline.
Berens Park
493 Oak Lawn Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Crestview Park
245 E. Crestview Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Eldridge Park
363 Commonwealth Lane
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst also has an accessible, junior hill located at:
Ben Allison Park
444 S. West Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Geneva Sledding Hill
Fabyan Forest Preserve Windmill Hill
1500 Crissey Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
The windmill sits up on a hill that is great for sledding and picturesque.
Glen Ellyn Sledding Hills
Newton Park
707 Fairview Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Sledding is unsupervised, and only allowed during daylight hours.
Hinsdale Sledding Hill
Katherine Legge Memorial Park
5901 S. County Line Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
You can also sled behind Madison School (601 S. Madison Street). It’s a little steep, but great because there aren’t any obstructions on the way down and it is completely clear at the bottom so you don’t have to worry about running into anything.
La Grange Park Sledding Hill
Memorial Park
132 Oak Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Lisle Sledding Hills
Community Park Sled Hill
1800 Short Street (adjacent to Lisle High School)
Lisle, IL 60532
Larger and steeper of the two hills in Lisle.
Kingston Park
5601 Kingston Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
Kidlist reader, Carol C. recommends this hill for ages 4 and up. “Not crowded.” The Lisle Park District website notes that this hill has a softer slope than the hill near the high school.
Lombard Sledding Hills
Sunset Knoll Park
820 S. Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
Four Seasons Park
Finley Road and 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
Naperville Sledding Hills
Nearly all sled hills in Naperville do not have lights. Families are allowed to sled until one hour after sunset.
Arrowhead Park
711 Iroquois Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
Brook Crossings
1015 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
Country Lakes Park
1835 North Aurora Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Gartner Park
524 W. Gartner Road
Naperville, IL 60540
May Watts Park
804 S. Whispering Hills Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill
440 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Note: this is the only sled hill in Naperville with lights, which closes at 10:00pm. It’s a very tall hill and can become extremely fast when icy.
Weigand Riverfront Park
2436 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565
Wolf’s Crossing Community Park
3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road
Naperville, IL 60564
Click here to read our review about this fun park that opened in 2020!
North Riverside Sledding Hill
Commons Park
2401 DesPlaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
Behind the Village Commons building
Oak Brook Sledding Hill
600 Oak Brook Road (next to the Oak Brook Library)
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Fun sledding hill! Depending on the snow quality, you’ll want to be careful your kids don’t slide across a side road that goes in front of the library.
Oak Brook Park District
1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Located in Central Park West, this sledding hill was renovated in 2018 and has ample parking nearby in addition to an ice skating rink if you want to bring your skates too. The hill is pretty steep, which is great for elementary school-age kids and up, and has a rope to help you climb to the top.
Oak Park Sledding Hill
Barrie Park
1011 S Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
Stairs to get to the top.
Taylor Park
400 W Division Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
River Forest Sledding Hill
Keystone Park West
500 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 6030
The sled hill, which is unsupervised, is open until 7:00pm during the week, and dusk on the weekends.
St. Charles Sledding Hills
Langum Park
7th Avenue and Madison Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Open dawn to 9:00pm
Timber Trails Park
North End of 17th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Open dawn to dusk
Villa Park Sledding Hills
North Elementary School Park
700 N. Harvard
Villa Park, IL60181
Jackson Middle School Fields
301 West Jackson Street
Villa Park, IL 60181
Westchester Sledding Hill
Westchester Woods
10159 Cermak Road
Westchester, IL 60154
There is a small parking area near the overpass and the sledding hill features a walking path up the side safely. Great hill for multiple age groups. The hill is pretty long with bales of hay at the end for extra safety. There is a small gravel parking area under the bridge at the base of the hill.
Western Springs Sledding Hill
Spring Rock Park
4400 Central Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
This park has two areas that are good for sledding, a gradual hill good for first time sledders right next to the parking lot (pictured above) and a short, steeper hill between an equipment building and the soccer fields, south of the parking lot.
Westmont Sledding Hill
Ty Warner Park
800 North Blackhawk Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
This local favorite is fast and fun with plenty of sidewalk area at the “foot” of the hill for parents to observe. On busy days, this is probably a better hill for kids above age 8 as it tends to ice over quickly and ramp/jump building is unmonitored.
Wheaton Sledding Hill
Northside Park
1300 North West Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Willow Springs Sledding Hill
Pioneer Woods
Flavin Road/Willow Springs Road between 95th and 107th Street
Willow Springs, IL 60480
This hill is long and gradual. It’s a nice ride down and a moderate walk up.
Winfield Sledding Hill
Wynwood Fields
0S060 Wynwood Road
Winfield, IL 60190
Woodridge Sledding Hill
Town Centre Sled Hill
Jefferson Jr. High School
7200 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
Woodridge’s sled hill is just west of Jefferson Jr. High School.
Where To Go Sledding in the Northwest Suburbs
Addison Sledding Hills
Community Park
120 E. Oak Street
Addison, IL 60101
Arlington Heights Sledding Hills
Green Slopes Park
N Douglas Ave & E Marion Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Heritage Park
506 W Victoria Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Nickol Knoll Park
3800 N Kennicott Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Sledding is at the baseball field.
Sunset Meadows Park
700 S Dwyer Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Sledding is in the southwest corner of the park.
Bloomingdale Sledding Hill
Westlake Park
307 Edgewater Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Bensenville Sledding Hill
Varble Park
W Wood Avenue & Ridgewood Avenue
Bensenville, IL 60106
Des Plaines Sledding Hill
Arndt Park
1990 White Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Open daily until 10:00pm.
Elk Grove Village Sledding Hills
Roosevelt Park
241 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Udall Park
811 Willow Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Hanover Park Sledding Hill
Heritage Park
5400 Arlington Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Hoffman Estates Sledding Hills
Pine Park
750 Charleston Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
Birch Park
1045 Ash Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Seascape Family Aquatic Center
1300 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Medinah Sledding Hill
Thorndale Park
22W130 Thorndale Avenue
Medinah, IL 60157
Mount Prospect Sledding Hill
Woodland Trails Sled Hill
1600 E Euclid Avenue
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Located on the east side of the park, and is unsupervised. Sleds and toboggans allowed.
Palatine Sledding Hill
Deer Grove
N Quentin Road just north of W Dundee Rd
Cook County near Palatine, IL 60074
Sledding hills can be found at Picnic Grove #4 and #5. You can find the hill on the map. Call (847) 437-8330 for sledding hill status.
Park Ridge Sledding Hill
Centennial Park
100 S Western Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Rolling Meadows Sledding Hills
Community Center Park
3705 Pheasant Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
North Salk Park
3160 Owl Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Schaumburg Sledding Hill
Meineke Park
220 E Weathersfield Way
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Streamwood Sledding Hill
Sunny Hill Park
1480 W. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107
Open from sunrise to sunset, and is unattended.
Slightly Further Away, but Worth Mentioning
Swallow Cliff Woods North
South La Grange Rd, South of 119th St near Palos Park
A popular sledding spot because it has a steep hill with stairs on the side that are used for exercise during the warmer months. The hill has lighting and is open for sledding when there is 6 or more inches of snow. They recommend you call ahead.
Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve
41W600 Hughes Road in Elburn
Locals describe this hill as “awesome,” and “worth the extra few minute drive.” Sounds like a must-see!
Oswegoland Park District
Oswego has a surprisingly large offering when it comes to sledding. We would love to hear from anyone who visits!
Tubing Hills
Villa Olivia (Bartlett)
Tickets are sold online and are time stamped for two hours. Due to its popularity, snow tubing may have a wait or it can possibly sell out for the day. Call (630) 289-1000 before you head out to see if there will be a wait as the wait time can change very quickly.
Blackwell Forest Preserve
North side of Butterfield Road, 0.25 mile west of Winfield Road in Warrenville
An incredible tubing experience is right around the corner, at this county-run park with so much to enjoy! Click here for more information on this adventurous alternative to sledding, including facility photos and “day of” tips and tricks.
Looking for more snow tubing and tobogganing options? Head to our article: Where to Snow Tube and Toboggan in Chicagoland.
As you have winter adventures, let us know what you tried and enjoyed! We love to hear feedback in the comments. Not a fan of downhill speed and snow up your sleeves and down your back? We got you! There’s more winter activities just waiting for you.
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Tubing Hill @ Villa Olivia in Barrington
Any sledding hills in Batavia?
TIA
Harris Forest Preserve in Yorkville has a huge hill, but it’s a bit rowdy for the little kids. For them in Oswego, you can park by the Home Depot and sled on the little hill right next door at the gold course. Not sure if the golf course is ok with that, but people take toddlers there to sled lol.
Thanks for the tips!