37 Sledding & Snow Tubing Hills Near Chicago (Map)

Heritage Park is a popular destination for sledding and outdoor skating. The lighted sledding hill is located next to the playground, just a short walk from the community center where families can warm up and use the bathrooms during open hours. Only plastic sleds and tubes are allowed. Before heading out, check their online conditions report to see if it's a good day for sledding and tubing!

Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Arlington Heights is THE sledding destination for area families! You won't find a playground at this park, but the storm water retention area is the perfect place to take a sled coasting down to the bottom of the large basin.

Alexandra F. said:  The inverted hill is just the right height for kids - not so steep as to make it off limits for younger kids, but with enough of a slope to provide a thrill!

This Arlington Heights sports complex is best known for its driving range, but during winter months, families can bump and slide in a large, open area with lots of small hills. Park workers inspect the sledding area daily and allow sledding when conditions are deemed safe. Only plastic sleds and tubes are permitted.

This large hill is wide and supports multiple sledders at the same time. A sign will be posted if the snow is deep enough to tube. It is lit and open in the evenings.

This 9-hole golf course features a great sledding hill by the baseball fields, where you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the Willis Tower before zipping down the slope! There are public bathrooms on site, and the park also boasts a popular walking trail and free wi-fi.

North Salk Park is a community park located north of Nelson Sports Complex. During the winter there is a fun sledding hill that is lit at night and has stairs to easily climb back up the hill.

Warren Township has two designated, lit sled hills - a large hill and a bunny hill. Sleds and saucers are allowed when there is an adequate snow base during normal park hours. You can check sledding conditions by calling their rainout line, 847-999-0405.

Sledding is open at Rotary Hill on the Naperville Riverwalk when the soil is frozen and there are two or more inches of snow with no visible grass. Sledders should bring their own inner tubes, plastic sleds or snowboards, and parents must supervise any kids under 8 years old. The Riverwalk Sled Hill is lighted and closes at 10pm.

This location has it all - a large sledding hill, a smaller beginner hill, and a skating rink. The sledding hill is open daily - the lights come on at dusk.

Blackwell Forest Preserve has a thrilling 800-foot tubing run down Mount Hoy. You must rent an inner tube on site, and the rental is good for the whole day. Before heading out to the tubing hill, check to find out if it's open.

The Lakewood hill is part of a dedicated Winter Sports Area at the Lakewood Forest Preserve. It is lighted, allowing for extended winter fun every day. It’s next to the ice skating rink, so you can enjoy two activities in one visit.

Joseph Kelley said:  This location offers a smaller hill and a larger hill - both are well groomed and lit. The larger hill has steps and a railing.

Villa Olivia is part of the Bartlett Park District and offers tubing lanes, rentals, and a conveyer that helps kids get up the hill. Skiing and snowboarding are also available, as is a cafe to warm up after the fun with some food and drinks. Tickets for a 2-hour reservation are sold online, and may sell out depending on availability.

Caboose Park is run by the Lake Villa Township and is a fun hill for little and big kids alike. Unlike some area sled hills, toboggans and sleds are both allowed for racing down the hill. Plus, the hill is lit for extended use up until 10pm. If you park at the Grand Avenue lot, there is easy access to the hill.