Though not as snowy as states like Wisconsin and Colorado, Illinois is still a northern state and the ground turns white several times a year. Whether you’re with your friends or family, Illinois has many snow parks to enjoy during the wintery months. Whether you’re into sledding, tubing, or throwing snowballs, this list of snow parks is sure to fill your winter recreation needs:
Alpine Hills Adventure Park (Rockford)
Polar Peak's tubing lanes stay snowy all season thanks to snowmakers. A conveyor lift whisks you back to the top, so you can enjoy run after run without the hike.
Alpine Hills Adventure Park & Golf Center | Enjoy Illinois | Enjoy Illinois
Mount Hoy (Blackwell Forest Preserve)
Join the weekend fun when snow blankets this natural hill. Inner tubes are available for rent on-site, making it a convenient and affordable winter outing.
Snow Tubing at Mount Hoy | Enjoy Illinois
Villa Olivia Ski Area (Bartlett)
Race down dedicated tubing lanes right next to the ski slopes. The lift service ensures you can spend more time tubing and less time walking back up.
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area | Enjoy Illinois
Snowstar Winter Sports Park (Andalusia)
This park features multiple tubing lanes for visitors of all ages. Stay into the evening for night tubing, a special experience under the lights.
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park | Enjoy Illinois
Dan Ryan Woods (Chicago)
Your family will love this designated sledding hill in Chicago's South Side. Easy to reach and ready for action after every snowfall, this urban gem draws happy crowds on snowy days.
Sledding - Forest Preserves of Cook County
Soldier Field Sledding Hill (Chicago)
Zip down this 220-foot slope with Chicago's skyline as your backdrop. Built as part of the stadium's redesign, this man-made hill offers plenty of excitement for quick trips. Just remember to bring a plastic sled—they're the only type allowed on this unsupervised hill.
Soldier Field | Enjoy Illinois
Phillips Park Sledding (Aurora)
Take your pick of wide, welcoming hills with plenty of room to spread out, perfect for sledders of all ages. This family-friendly spot stays open during regular park hours with no admission fee, making it an easy and budget-friendly choice for a fun winter day outdoors.
Phillips Park | Enjoy Illinois
Caldwell Woods (Chicago)
These gentle slopes make a perfect training ground for young sledders and families alike. The hill opens with three inches of snow on the ground, and evening lighting plus staff on duty mean you can keep sledding well after sunset in a safe, welcoming environment.
Sledding - Forest Preserves of Cook County
Click on the links for more information about each park.
Make the most of the cold weather and check out an Illinois snow park today!
