Looking for the perfect place to take the kids sledding in Milwaukee?
We’ve got you covered with our top picks for the best sledding hills in the area. From thrilling runs to gentle slopes, there’s something for every family. Here’s a quick overview:
- Whitnall Park: Free public hill, lit at night, with a smaller hill for younger kids. Located near Boerner Botanical Gardens.
- Back Bay Park: A steep hill in the city, popular among locals, near Lakefront Colectivo Coffee.
- Lowell Park Toboggan Run: Offers a lighted toboggan run on Saturdays and free rides during Waukesha Janboree.
- Currie Park: A moderate sledding hill on a golf course, perfect for all ages, with night lighting.
- Urban Ecology Center: Members can borrow sleds; multiple locations with varying slopes and complimentary warm drinks.
For more detailed information on each location, including parking, rental availability, and safety tips, read on!
1. Whitnall Park
5879 S. 92nd St., Franklin, WI 53132
Located near the Boerner Botanical Gardens, this 400-foot sledding hill is free to the public and is lit up at night (4:30-8:30 p.m.).
There is also a smaller hill for the little ones north of the main hill.
There is ample parking in the large lot off of 92nd street, and you can enjoy warm concessions in the Whitnall Clubhouse.
2. Back Bay Park
Located at the intersection of E. Lafayette Pl. and E. Lafayette Hill Rd.
For those living in the city craving a quick sledding adventure, Back Bay Park offers a convenient solution.
Right opposite Lakefront Colectivo Coffee, this hill has become a popular yet unofficial meetup spot for locals.
It has a steeper incline, so it may be best for kids who are already comfortable with sledding.
3. Lowell Park Toboggan Run
Lowell Park Warming Shelter, 2201 Michigan Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188
For updated conditions and hours, call (262) 522-9356
Located near Lowell Elementary School, the park offers great sledding and a 350-foot lighted toboggan run (for a small fee). The toboggan run is open on Saturdays only. You can also ride for FREE during the Waukesha Janboree.
Sleds are also available to rent. Preregistration is required, and you must sign a waiver, which are available at the shelter. All riders must by 48 inches or taller. Children under 11 must ride with an adult.
4. Currie Park
3535 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53222
This golf course converts into a long, shallow sledding hill in the winter. The moderate speed is good for all ages.
Warm up and grab a snack in the Currie Park Golf Dome nearby. Illuminated at night from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
5. Urban Ecology Center
The Urban Ecology Center offers sled borrowing (for members only), along with warm drinks for all to cozy up afterwards.
Riverside Park: Variety of slopes right behind our Center. Gentle hill for the little ones.
Washington Park: Prime sledding hill across the lagoon from the Center.
Menomonee Valley: Thrilling hills at Three Bridges Park and Mitchell Park.
Warm Up: Complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, or tea post-sledding!
Milwaukee County Parks
(*Starred parks are lit up at night (4:30-8:30 p.m.)! Get the most updated information by visiting countyparks.com.)
Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Short hill with steep drop.)
Greene Park, 4235 S. Lipton Ave., St. Francis, WI 53235
Hales Corners Park, 5765 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI 53130
*Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Indigenous Peoples’ Park, 7301 W. Courtland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218
LaFollette Park, 9418 W. Washington St., Milwaukee, WI 53214 (Not steep; slow speed.)
McCarty Park, 8214 W. Cleveland Ave., West Allis, WI 53219
McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53218
*Pulaski Park, 1644-1712 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Milwaukee County
Bayside Village Hall
9075 N. Regent Rd., Bayside, WI 53217
You’ll find the Village of Bayside’s sledding hill just north of Village Hall on the corner of Fairy Chasm Road and Regent Road. Parking is available on the west side of the sledding hill or in the Village Hall South Parking Lot.
Chapel Hills Park
6735 S. Highfield Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6515
Hart Park
7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Honey Creek Sled Hill / Dewey Hill
7620-7624 N. Honey Creek Pkwy., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Located in a county park, this hill is open to the public and rather steep. The west side of the slope is safer for young kids.
Kletzsch Park
6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy., Glendale, WI 53209
Manor Marquette Park
801 E. Marquette Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Riverton Meadows Park
2800 E. Honeysuckle Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Urban Ecology Center
Riverside Park: 1500 E. Park Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53211 – (414) 964-8505
Washington Park: 1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 – (414) 344-5460
Menomonee Valley: 3700 W. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 – (414) 431-2940
urbanecologycenter.org
All three branches offer sledding adventures, free rentals for members, and hot cocoa and tea inside.
Ozaukee County
Behling Field
N52W5882 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
Centennial Park
W68 N851 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
Fischer Park
N70W6110 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
Hawthorne Hills Park
4720 County Hwy I, Saukville, WI 53080
This popular golf course converts into a sledding hill for all ages during the winter months.
Legion Park
W57N481 Hilbert Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012
You’ll find the sledding hill off Spring St. in the back of the park.
Lime Kiln Park
2020 Green Bay Rd., Grafton, WI 53024
After sledding, check out the historic lime kilns.
Mee-Kwon Park
6333 W. Boniwell Rd., Mequon
Locally known as “Mule Hill,” Mee-Kwon Park is home to a sledding hill with a long shallow grade. There is ice skating at the nearby pond, as well, where you’ll find a warming house. There is no skating or sledding allowed at night.
Washington County
Erin Go Bragh Park
1846 WI-83, Hartford, WI 53027
Firemen’s Park
645 Baehring Dr., Slinger, WI 53086
Glacier Hills County Park
1664 Friess Lake Rd
Homestead Hollow County Park
N120W19809 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53022
Kinderberg Park
N104W14942 Donges Bay Rd., Germantown, WI 53022
Lisbon Community Park
N78 W26970 Bartlett Pkwy., Lisbon, WI
Ridge Run Park
300 S. University Dr., West Bend, WI 53095
Enjoy this illuminated sledding hill and ice skating pond, great for all ages.
Royal Oaks Park
1000 Auburn Rd., West Bend, WI 53090
An outstanding view and a free sled shed await you at the top of this hill.
Waukesha County
Calhoun Park
5400 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
Elm Grove Village Park
13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove, WI 53122
Fowler Park
500 Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Fowler park is home to a small hill with a parking lot nearby, but there is no public restroom.
Gatewood Park
14201 W. Kostner Ln., New Berlin, WI 53151
Genesee Lake Road Park
37505 Genesee Lake Rd. Summit, WI 53066
“Killer Hill”
MacArthur Ave. (between Menomonee and Norman)
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Lauren Park
W315S8555 County Rd. EE, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Liberty Park
440 Concord Rd., Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072
Menomonee Park
W220 N7884 Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Minooka Park
1927 E. Sunset Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186
Mitchell Park
19900 River Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045
Mukwonago Park
S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Nashotah Park
W330 N5113 County Rd. C, Nashotah, WI 53058
Nature Hill
850 Lake Dr., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Park Arthur
S63W17833 College Ave, Muskego, WI 53150
Sussex Village Park
W244N6260 Weaver Dr., Sussex, WI 53089
Valley View Park
5051 S. Sunny Slope Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
You can sled or toboggan on this illuminated hill.
Wales Community Park
500 S. Brandybrook Rd., Wales, WI 53183
Wirth Park/Wirth Park South
2585 Pilgrim Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005
Not one sledding hill, but two!
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