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Go for the Cold…10 Great Sledding Areas!
Finally the snow is here! Plus, parents are looking for ways to get their children outside to enjoy the fresh air. Sledding is a fun way to get exercise during the winter months, and it's an activity that the entire family can enjoy together. Rochester has a lot to offer when it comes to sledding slopes, and here are ten great places to go for a sledding adventure. Remember, it's important to only sled in designated areas for safety reasons.
Black Creek Park, 3835 Union Street, Chili: The hill here is huge. Young children or children without much sledding experience may find it difficult to stay on their sleds due to the steepness of the hill. This park also has several cross country skiing trails.
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Ellison Park, 395 Rich's Dugway Road (off of Landing Road), Rochester: The designated sledding hill at this park is one of the most popular in the area. Young children should not attempt the Ellison hill without help due to its steepness and lack of stopping area at the bottom. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
Frisbee Hill Park, 141 Frisbee Hill Road, Hilton: Though it has a Hilton mailing address, this small park is actually in Greece. The hill here is very safe for young children to enjoy and still offers lots of fun for the older more experienced sledders. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
Mendon Ponds Park, VOTED 2011 Favorite place to sled by GVP Readers!
Pittsford: This park is huge and has numerous sledding hills. There is something for kids of every age here. Cross country skiing trails are available as well. No address is listed because there are many entrances, but the park can be accessed from Clover Street or Pittsford Mendon Center Road. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
Northampton Park, 304 Salmon Creek Road, Brockport: The sledding area is very safe for children of all ages. There are also downhill and cross country skiing hills at the park. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
Polar Wave Commercial Snowtubing, 3500 Harloff Road, Batavia: For a different spin on the sledding experience, Polar Wave offers several different steep runs on synthetic snow and a tow rope, so you can enjoy the ride down and not have to worry about the long walk back up the hill. Tickets must be purchased to enter the park and lines can get pretty long so be prepared to wait.
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Powder Mills Park, 154 Park Road, Pittsford: This park is very large and has several different sledding hills, mostly suitable for all ages. Cross country skiing and downhill skiing are available as well. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
Webster Park, 255 Holt Road, Webster: The 550-acre park has one designated sledding area that is safe for children of all ages and offers a wonderful view of the lake. CLICK TO VIEW MAP
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