We’re crowdsourcing winter fun and gathering recommendations directly from local parents for their family's go-to snow tubing and sledding hills near Chicago!
Use our interactive map to find the best sledding hills near you, and if your family’s favorite is missing from the list, recommend it in the text box below so we add it! We hope you’ll also share any helpful tips about sledding hills you’ve visited in the comments, to help us keep improving our parent-to-parent resource.
And for more winter family fun, check out our recommendations for favorite snow toys and sleds, and be sure to add yours, too!
Fabyan Forest Preserve
Alexandra F. said: Sledding is allowed in designated areas at the Fabyan Forest Preserve, and on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays the preserve is open until 9 pm for extended fun! Hills are unsupervised, and there must be a minimum of 4 inches of snow on the ground for sledding.
Geneva, IL
1 review
Wilmot Mountain
Molly Weber said: Wilmot Mountain provides guests with tubes to go down the hill and 2 surface conveyor lifts to take you back up. Wilmot Mountain's tubing area has 22 lanes of over 1,000 ft long. And once you have done a few runs down the hill and are looking to warm up for a while, head to the tubing lodge for a snack, a drink, or just to watch the excitement from the deck overlooking the whole area.
1 review
Randall Oaks Park
Vanessa M. said: Randall Oaks Park is set on sprawling hills that are great for sledding during the winter months. The hills are not too steep, which is great for little ones. Snowboarding is also welcome. The Randall Oaks Zoo is also on site, offering fun with animals and special holiday events through December.
West Dundee, IL
1 review
McHenry Township Sledding Hill
Joseph Kelley said: McHenry Township Sledding Hill is an obstacle free sledding run of about 300 feet that even adults will enjoy. The downhill sledding path which is the right (or west) side of the hill, extends out past the soccer fields. There is also a smaller bunny hill for younger children to the right of the designated walkway in the center of the hill. The area is lighted for after dark sledding.
Johnsburg, IL
1 review
Veteran Acres Park Sled Hill
Sarah D. said: Veteran Acres Park Sled Hill is a great spot to sled with the family! Part of the Crystal Lake Park District, the sledding area has lighting available in the evening and also provides access to restrooms and shelters. Check the sledding hill status on their website before heading out to make sure sledding is open!
Crystal Lake, IL
1 review
Burnidge Forest Preserve
Vanessa M. said: This steep sledding hill at Burnidge Forest Preserve is a favorite with local families. The 9 miles of hiking trails that the preserve offers are great for a winter's hike or cross-country skiing. The sledding hill is located on Coombs Rd between Highland Ave and Big Timber Rd.
Elgin, IL
1 review
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Molly Weber said: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers more winter fun than just skiing. They have both ice skating and sledding as well! The sledding area is geared toward children. Big enough to have fun but small enough to handle the walk up and down the hill. Capacity is limited, so they recommend purchasing tickets in advance if possible!
Lake Geneva, WI
1 review
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