Aurora

🦌 Oakhurst Forest Preserve
1860 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
A minimum of 4” of snow for sledding sunrise to sunset. More info

🎠 Lincoln Park
Russell Avenue and Lakewood Place (259 S. Russell Ave)
A gentle hill suitable for young children and beginners. More info

🌅 Waubonsie Lake Park
9S080 Kautz Road, Aurora, IL 60504
A semi-steep hill located just west of the playground. More info

❄️ McCullough Park
150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Sled alongside Fox River views. More info

Naperville

🛷 Arrowhead Park
711 Iroquois Avenue Naperville, IL 60563
Medium hill popular with families; open space for safe runs. More info

🏔️ Brook Crossings
1015 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564
Wide slope good for multiple sledders and group outings. More info

🌲 Country Lakes Park
1835 N Aurora Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
Rolling sledding area near trails and open fields. More info

🎈 Gartner Park
524 W Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
Small to moderate hill suited for young families. More info

🌊 Weigand Riverfront Park
2436 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60565
Compact sled hill with scenic river access. More info

🌅 May Watts Park
804 S Whispering Hills Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
A neighborhood favorite with a medium-sized hill near the lake path. More info

❄️ Wolf's Crossing Community Park
3252 Wolf’s Crossing Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Newer park with a well-graded sled hill and modern amenities. More info

🏔️ The Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill
443 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
One of the area’s most popular and tallest hills; fast runs and great scenery. More info

Downers Grove

🛷 Gilbert Park
1500 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Decline leads to the lit baseball field. More info

❄️ Ebersold Park
5923 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
A wide gently sloping hill. More info

🌲 Concord Square Park
Concord Dr & Camden Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
A big sledding hill bordering Springside Ave. More info

🎠 O’Brien Park
6909 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
A perfect sledding hill in addition to its playground and soccer field. More info

St. Charles & Geneva

🌲 Campton Forest Preserve
4N379 Town Hall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175
Large nature-setting hill with long runs and open space. More info

🛷 Timber Trails Park
3N640 N 17th St, St. Charles, IL 60174
Family-friendly hill with a smooth grade. More info

❄️ Langum Park
50 Devereaux Way, St. Charles, IL 60174
Smaller neighborhood hill with quick, short runs. More info

🌳 Fabyan Forest Preserve
1925 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
Popular forest preserve hill with generous space for sledding. More info

Wheaton

🏔️ Northside Park
1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL 60187
A scenic sledding hill overlooking the lagoon with gentle to moderate slopes. More info

Bolingbrook

🏙️ Bolingbrook Town Center
375 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Convenient, centrally located sled hill near town amenities. More info

🐶 Bulldog Park
351 Blair Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Neighborhood hill great for kids and casual sledding. More info

Carol Stream

🛷 Armstrong Park
391 Illini Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Large hill offering longer runs and open landing area. More info

❄️ Weeks Park West
1N 170 Morse St, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Smaller, easy hill for young sledders. More info

Clarendon Hills

🌳 Prospect Park
315 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Popular sledding spot with a moderate incline. More info

🏞️ Park Avenue Park
431 Park Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Small, neighborhood hill perfect for quick, fun runs. More info

Elmhurst

❄️ Berens Park
493 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
A well-known, spacious hill with fast runs and good elevation. More info

🛷 Crestview Park
245 E Crestview Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Medium hill suitable for kids and families. More info

🌲 Eldridge Park
363 W Commonwealth Ln, Elmhurst, IL 60126
A popular sledding hill near the lagoon with gentle to moderate slopes. More info

🎈 Ben Allison Park
444 S West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Neighborhood hill great for younger children. More info

Glen Ellyn

🏔️ Newton Park
707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Large, traditional sled hill with plenty of runout space. More info

Hinsdale

🌳 Katherine Legge Memorial Park
5901 S County Line Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Wide, scenic hill with a great slope for all ages. More info

🏫 Madison Elementary School
611 S Madison St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Small schoolyard hill perfect for quick sledding sessions.

Lisle

🛷 Community Park
1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL 60532
Long, sloped hill with plenty of open space below. More info

📚 Kingston Park Sled Library
5601 Kingston Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
Low hill with a community sled library—great for spontaneous sledding.

Lombard

🌅 Sunset Knoll Park
820 S. Finely Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Large, broad hill excellent for group sledding. More info

🎈 Four Seasons Park
Finley Rd. & 16th St., Lombard, IL 60148
Gentle slope ideal for younger sledders. More info

Oakbrook

🌳 Oak Brook Park
1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Well-maintained hill in a beautiful park environment. More info

Winfield

🛷 Wynwood Fields
0S060 Wynwood Road, Winfield, IL 60190
Medium hill with wide runs and open landing areas. More info

Arlington Heights

🌲 Green Slopes Park
N Douglas Ave & E Marion St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Neighborhood hill offering a moderate slope. More info

🌅 Sunset Meadows Park
700 S Dwyer Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Larger hill with open space for long rides. More info

❄️ Nickol Knoll Park
3800 N. Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Popular hill with a good incline and plenty of space to spread out. More info

🎈 Heritage Park
506 West Victoria, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Small to moderate hill great for families. More info

Schaumburg

🏔️ Meineke Hill
415 Fairfield Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Well-known local hill with a smooth slope and fast runs. More info

Did we miss a must-visit sledding hill or hidden winter gem? ❄️🛷

Our goal is to make it easier for you to discover the best sledding spots — from gentle beginner hills and family-friendly parks to scenic slopes and fast runs across Chicagoland! ⛷️🌨️

By exploring and enjoying these local hills, you help support our communities and celebrate the outdoors during the winter season. 🤎

This season, bundle up, grab your sled, and create unforgettable snowy memories with friends, family, or that special someone — all right here at home. ☃️🏞️

-Brandon Blankenship, Founder of Living Chicago Suburbs & Realtor at Keller Williams Premiere Properties