With a heap of snowfall still fresh on the ground, here's a roundup of the best sledding spots in DuPage County.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
|Updated Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 8:52 pm CT
DUPAGE COUNTY — When a heap of fresh snow has fallen, it's time to unplug, get away from the screens and head out to go sledding. There are several popular sledding hills in and around DuPage County.
Here's a roundup of the best places to go sledding in and around DuPage County.
Bolingbrook Sled Hills
Bolingbrook boasts two sled hills, one behind the Town Center, 375 W Briarcliff Rd., and another at Bulldog Park, 351 Blair Ln.
Concord Park, Concord and Springside, Downers Grove
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Concord Square Park features a big sledding hill that rises above a deep detention basin that borders Springside Avenue.
Ebersold Park, Main and 59th Streets, Downers Grove
According to DGPD, Ebersold Park has been popular for sledding long since before it became a public park. Its former owners, Marguerite and Fred Ebersold, used to permit local kids to sled on the hill in winter.
O'Brien Park, 6909 S. Dunham Rd., Downers Grove
In addition to a playground and soccer field, O'Brien Park has a hill that's great for sledding in winter.
When conditions are favorable for sledding, the sledding hills in Downers Grove are open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors may sled at their own risk, per DGPD.
Berens Park, 493 Oakview Ave., Elmhurst
This lighted sled hill is open for sledding from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., provided there's enough snow on the ground.
Crestview Park, 245 Crestview Ave., Elmhurst
This lighted sled hill is open for sledding from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., provided there's enough snow on the ground.
Eldridge Park, 363 Commonwealth Dr., Elmhurst
This lighted sled hill is open for sledding from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., provided there's enough snow on the ground.
Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn
Newton Park's sled hill is open from dawn until dusk during the winter months. Families can bring their sleds to zoom down the hillside once enough snow has fallen. The Park District notes that sledding is not supervised at Newton Park, so residents must decide themselves whether conditions are prime for sledding.
Rotary Hill, Naperville
This beloved sled hill has a charming backdrop, with Millennium Carillon near the top of the hill. Since this sledding his features lighting, it's open until 10 p.m.
Northside Park, 1300 N. West St., Wheaton
When there's enough snow on the ground, the Wheaton Park District permits sledding on the hill at Northside Park. Families can bring their own sleds to take advantage of this fun winter activity, but snowboards and skis are not permitted.
Jubilee Point Park, 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge
At 22-feet high, the sledding hill at Jubilee Point Park has been a favorite of residents in the western suburbs since it first opened in 2021. Sledders should only use areas that are designated for sledding. The hill is open for sledding during the daytime.
Before you go to the sledding hills, be sure to check with Rainout Line to see if the hills are open for sledding.