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| County: Champaign | City: Champaign | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~45 degrees | Length: ~200-300 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None |
Submitted By: Steve, 12-28-2004 Updated By: Jesse, 3-22-2006 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill is at Centennial Park on Kirby, west of Mattis.
Comments: None |
| County: Cook | City: Blue Island | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~45 degrees | Length: ~100-200 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Dave, 12-29-2007 |
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Directions: Sledding hill at Memorial Park in B.I. Located on the South side of 127th Street (a.k.a. Burr Oak Ave.) about 1/2 mile west of Western Ave. Comments: This hill even has a built in toboggan slide for those who want to go really fast. Very nice but the ground that meets up with the bottom of the toboggan slide has a real bad dip/bump and trust me, it hurts when sled meets ground. Just going down the hill (not the toboggan slide) is awesome. Especially for kids. |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: No | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Steve, 12-28-2004 |
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Directions: Museum Campus by Field Museum. The sledding hill lies on axis with the Campus Drive entrance before the road curves north. Comments: Rising 23 feet over the road, the hill is made of material excavated from the rest of the site, principally from the parking garage just north of the stadium. |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled Riding hill at Dan Ryan Woods, 87th & Western Ave., Chicago-South. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Indian Road Woods, Central Ave., 1/2 mile south of Caldwell Ave. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Jensen Slides Area, Devon & Milwaukee Ave. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunsent when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~25 degrees | Length: ~100-200 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Tim, 1-1-2008 |
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Directions: Sledding hill located at Warren Park which is on Western Ave and Pratt Ave. The hill is just southeast of the field
house past the basketball courts.
Comments: None |
| County: Cook | City: Chicago Heights | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Indian Hills, 16th St. and Edgewood Ave. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Cook | City: Evanston | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: 45 degrees | Length: 200-300 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes (See comments) | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Jeff, 12-4-2005 |
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Directions: James Hill (Mount Trashmore), intersection of Oakton and Dodge. Comments: Hill used to have a Ski Rope Tow. Village got antsy and started to block (and salt) the big part of the hill. I don't know what condition they are allowing today. Very big, steep and challenging, even for adults. There is a smaller side for kids. Don't reccomend going down staris or other (off-trails). |
| County: Cook | City: Glenview | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~200-300ft. | Length: ~30 degrees | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Dawn, 12-5-2007 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Rd. Comments: Parking is available directly next to the sledding hill. The hill is ends into a soccer field. On weekends there may be large crowds but during the week days it stays pretty slow. |
| County: Cook | City: Palatine | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Deer Grove, Quentin Rd., north of Dundee Rd. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Cook | City: Palos Hills | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: 10 degrees | Length: 50-100 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None |
Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 Updated By: Liz, 12-14-2005 |
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Directions: Sled Riding hill at Pioneer Woods, 107th St., 1/2 mile west of LaGrange Rd. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. Liz states that this is a very weak hill, probably best for children. She does not recommend this hill to any adult who actually wants a challenge. |
| County: Cook | City: Schiller Park | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Schiller Woods, Irving Park and Cumberland Ave. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
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Directions: Sled riding hill at Westchester Woods, Cermak Rd., east of LaGrange Rd. This is apart of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Comments: 8am-Sunset when snow conditions are suitable. |
| County: Dewitt | City: Clinton | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~40 degrees | Length: ~400-500 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes (see comments) | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Chris, 2-11-2007 |
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Directions: Designated sledding hill is at Weldon Springs State Park and Campground. Comments: There is ample parking directly adjacent to the hill. There are also restrooms and a fire pit with wood provided for a fire to warm up. At the very end there is some small brush, but it is 500 feet from the beginning of the slope. It is very enjoyable and safe. |
| County: Dupage | City: Addison | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~40 degrees | Length: ~100-200 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Erick, 1-1-2008 |
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Directions: Take lake street to Addison road to
find Lincoln road, located right next to the post office. Comments: Sledding hill Has fencing behind it. Ditch At the top of the hill about 2 feet long. Parking available behind the sledding hill. |
| County: Dupage | City: Bartlett | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Steve, 12-22-2004 |
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Directions: Designated sled riding hill is at the Leiseberg Park location. Comments: The hill is 25 ft. high and was designated by the park district. |
| County: Dupage | City: Bloomingdale | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: 25 degrees | Length: 100-200ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: No | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: William Pitts, 12-17-2007 |
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Directions: Sledding hill is located in Westlake Park.
Comments: There are no hazards other than falling off of a sled. Parking is located less than one eighth of a mile away from the hill, and and can easily be reached. It is off of Edgewater Dr. |
| County: Dupage | City: Lombard | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Large |
| Slope: 35 degrees | Length: 200-300ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes (See Comments) | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Andy, 11-4-2006 |
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Directions: From Main Street
turn West onto Wilson and take it straight there.
Comments: There's a huge dip in one of the sides on the bottom now, but other than that its fine. |
| County: Dupage | City: Villa Park | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Steve, 1-9-2005 |
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Directions: Designated (unsupervised) sled riding hill is located at North Park, 700 N. Harvard. Comments: The hill can accommodate sleds, saucers, and toboggans. Sledding is restricted to daylight hours only. |
| County: Dupage | City: Villa Park | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Unknown | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Steve, 1-9-2005 |
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Directions: Designated (unsupervised) sled riding hill is located at Willowbrook Park, 200 W. High Ridge Rd. Comments: The hill is suitable for sleds and saucers. Sledding is restricted to daylight hours only. |
| County: Dupage | City: Wheaton | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Brian, 1-6-2005 |
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Directions: Designated sled riding hill Blackwell's Mount Holy which is in the Dupage County Forest Preserve District off Butterfield Rd., Rt. 56. Comments: Note: There must be three or more inches of snow cover the hill before being allowed on the hill. Inner tubes are rented on weekends and school holidays December through February at the base of the hill. District inner tubes are the only devices that may be used on Mt. Hoy. With the exception of the Mt. Hoy area, sledding is allowed at Blackwell at the user’s own risk. More details can be found here. |
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Directions: Greenfield High School Football Field, near the center of town, from the highway, one wants to turn to the east on Mulberry street. Past the first stop sign which is the junction of East and Mulberry streets. Then forward to the end of the block. Turn left just past the gymnasium. From there one can see the sign above the gates with the football field's name on it. The beginning of the sled riding hill overlooks the football field. Comments: When parking in the lot at the top of the hill, one can easily walk along the ridge toward the south from the steps that lead to the football field. So, if one chooses, they may walk up the hill after sledding down it or also walk over to the steps (roughly 8 terraces) to the top. The sled riding hill is fast enough to maintain adequate control and yet thrill a person. The only objects in the way would be a goal post, flag pole, and fence. All if these are not a problem as they are at the maximum distance a sled continues to travel and one approaches them usually while grinding to a halt. The sledding hill itself is for the most part smooth. There are no major bumps. Should one feel the need for more of an adrenaline rush, they can challenge the terraces that lead down directly to the football field. |
| County: Lake | City: Lake Villa | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~35 degrees | Length: ~200-300 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: No | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Aubrey, 12-7-2007 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill located at the corner of Fairfield Rd. & Grand Ave at Caboose Park. Comments: Parking is available west of Fairfield on Grand. There is also a Toboggan Chute!! |
| County: Lake | City: Mundelein | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~40 degrees | Length: ~400-500 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: No | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Matt, 12-5-2007 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill located at Keith Mione Community Park, 1/2 mile north of rte 176 on Midlothian Rd. Comments: Lighting at night, rentals availabe, Warming house on bottom. At the parking lot theres a hill for small children. |
| County: Lake | City: Round Lake | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~35 degrees | Length: ~300-400 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: No | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Steven, 12-24-2005 |
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Directions: Sled riding hill located off Hart Road and Route 137 by the Ace Home Center. Comments: There is plenty of parking at the base of the hill. There is also a small skating rink near the hill. Furthermore, the hill slopes down and there is a smaller hill for younger sledders. The hill has some lighting. |
| County: Macon | City: Decatur | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: No | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~40 degrees | Length: ~100-200 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes (see comments) | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Blake, 2-1-2008 |
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Directions: The hill is part of the
Nelson Park public golf course. Comments: There is parking at the top of the hill in the Nelson Park Pool Parking lot. Its very wide and curves around to an even steeper section on the east/south side of the pool, but there is road not far from the bottom of the hill. The main open area of the hill is free from obstruction, but there are sections that have trees. Fun if you can steer a sled or a snowboard. Sometimes depending on snow amount and temperatur, the hill can get muddy and water can pool at the bottom. |
| County: Madison | City: Collinsville | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~25 degrees | Length: ~400-500 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes (See comments) |
| Hazards/Obstructions: No | Video: None | Photo: No | Submitted By: Pete, 12-8-2005 |
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Directions: Located in Glidden Park in
Collinsville off of Lebanon Rd. Take Main St. in Collinsville to Lebanon Rd and
turn left. Park is on your left. Comments: Ample parking lot at top of hill. |
| County: McHenry | City: Crystal Lake | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~40 degrees | Length: ~300-400 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes (See below) |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Mike, 12-26-2004 |
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Directions: Veterans Acres Park. This park is located just North of downtown on the corner of Rt. 176 and Walkup
Rd. There are two sled riding hills. The big one (Babe Ruth Hill which is lighted) is off Walkup rd. below the big parking lot (just above the baseball fields). The steeper but smaller one is below the Nature Center and isnt' lighted (Rt. 176 and Main St.) The bottom of this sled riding hill goes to the edge of the pond and there can be a 2-3 ft. snow bank at the base before going out onto the ice. Comments: Big parking lot is about 100 yards down Walkup Rd. There is a warming shelter near Babe Ruth Hill. |
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Directions: The sledding hill is closer to the
Emricson Park entrance at 900 West South Street in Woodstock. Comments: There is parking right at the top of the hill. There are orange snow fences on either side of the hill. Hours: 5am-11pm |
| County: Rock Island | City: Rock Island | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: No | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~35 degrees | Length: ~300-400 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Tom, 1-15-2005 |
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Directions: This hill, nicknamed "the
Nutcracker" due to some hefty bumps, is located in Long View Park which is at
the interection of 17th St & 18th Ave.
Comments: None |
| County: St. Clair | City: O'Fallon | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: No | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~35 degrees | Length: ~200-300 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Michael, 1-4-2005 |
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Directions: Sled Riding hill in St. Ellen Mine Park. Park is located across from Home Depot on Ellen Mine St. off of route 50. Comments: Parking available in adjacent parking lot. |
| County: Tazewell | City: East Peoria | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~45 degrees | Length: > 1000 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: Yes (See comments) | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Blake, 12-6-2005 |
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Directions: Fon-du-lac Park District Property. (See comments below for detailed directions.) Comments: This hill is actually two hills in one. When traveling up springfield road from the bottom of the hill (by Pizza Hut), the first turnoff to your left leads into the old Fondulac swimming pool area. There are now some tennis courts and playground equip. there. Upon entering the parking lot look to your right and a rather steep hillside will be on your right with no hazards or obstacles. I think this is a designated sledding area because the park district always mows a thick strip of the long prarie grass down the hill. The only reason that I can think of them doing that is to sled. The other hill is a bit more dangerous. Once again when heading up Springfield road hill (starting at Pizza Hut) take your second right. This heads into a picnic pavillion area. Just behind this pavillion area is a monsterous hill length over 1000 feet. This second hill is very hazardous there are trees scattered down the hill. There is also a concrete walking path that starts at the pavillion and snakes down the full length of the hill. The path also includes steps. At the bottom there is a road about 35 yards from the bottom of the slope. The road is not a busy road but still sees traffic. The only people that slide into it are the people crazy enough to start at the top of the hill or higher than the last place the walking path snakes across the hill. This hill is quite popular even for parents and little kids. Both offer lots of parking. On the second hill you can park at the bottom of the hill as well if you don't plan on sledding from the top. |
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Directions: Aldeen Park on Alpine Rd. Comments: There is also a backside slope to this sled riding hill that is sometimes fenced off, but easily accessible. This side of the sledding hill is desired by extreme sledders due to bumpiness (AIRTIME!) of the ~45 degree angle slope at about ~150 ft. long. |
| County: Winnebago | City: Rockford | Property: Public | Permission: Yes |
| Designated Sledding Area: Yes | Turf: Grass | Texture: Smooth & Bumpy | Crowds: Some |
| Slope: ~35 degrees | Length: ~200-300 ft. | Easily Accessible: Yes | Nearby Parking: Yes |
| Hazards/Obstructions: None | Video: None | Photo: None | Submitted By: Kelly, 1-1-2007 |
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Directions: Sledding hill at Twin Sisters Park Comments: Twin sisters is not as steep as Aldeen Park, but better to observe others. |
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