When the snow starts falling, nothing says “winter fun” like sledding in the Forest Preserves.

On this page:

• Locations
• Snowboarding
• Rules & Regulations

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Sledding Hill Locations

Sledding hills are open when the ground is frozen and covered with a minimum of three inches of snow.

Public safety requires the temporary closing of some Forest Preserves parking areas during the winter season. However, our maintenance department prioritizes the clearing of parking areas serving winter activities. Always call ahead to make sure sledding hills and parking areas are open.

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With Lighting

Sledding hills with lighting are staffed and open Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 7:30pm; Friday-Saturday: 10am – 8:30pm daily when conditions allow.

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Without Lighting

Sledding hills without lighting are open 10 am to sunset daily when conditions allow.

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Snowboarding

The sledding hill at the Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center features a separate area for snowboarding.

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Snowboard Hill Rules

• Snowboarding is allowed on the designated snowboard hill only.
• Children under the age of 12 should wear a bicycle or multi-sport helmet and should be supervised by an adult.
• Properly use appropriate snowboards which are in good repair with no sharp edges.
• Use of skis, sleds, non-winter style tubes, carpets, toboggans and metal rail sleds is strictly prohibited.
• Unauthorized building of ramps, bumps, moguls, hills or jumps out of any material or substance is strictly prohibited.
• Pets and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on snowboard hill.
• Snowboard hill may be closed due to lack of snow cover or for any other safety related reason.
• Use of Forest Preserves of Cook County snowboard hill is at visitor’s own risk.
• Forest Preserves staff reserves the right to turn away visitors who do not comply with the posted Snowboard Hill Rules and Regulations.

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Sledding Rules & Regulations

• Children under the age of 12 should wear a bicycle or multi-sport helmet and be supervised by an adult.
• Properly use appropriate sledding devices in good repair with no sharp edges.
• Use of skis, non-winter tubes, carpets, toboggans and metal rail sleds is strictly prohibited.
• Unauthorized building of ramps, bumps, moguls, hills or jumps out of any material is strictly prohibited.
• Pets and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on sledding hills.
• Sledding hills may be closed due to lack of snow cover or for safety-related reasons.
• Use of Forest Preserves of Cook County sledding hills is at visitor’s own risk.
• Forest Preserves staff reserves the right to turn away visitors who do not comply with these Rules and Regulations.