Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the great outdoors. With the cold weather comes snow and winter fun! Gliding down a sledding hill is the perfect cure for cabin fever, so bundle up, grab your sled and head to a sledding hill!
Sledding Hill Locations in Saint Paul
Sledding in Saint Paul is an activity for the entire family to enjoy. There are plenty of ideal sledding hills throughout the city, great for everyone from thrill seekers to the littlest of tykes. All sledding hills are free and open to the public. Sled at your own risk.
This full list of hills is ranked by degree of difficulty - steep, moderate or gentle - and covers locations across Saint Paul. Some of these locations are very steep and all sledders are advised to utilize caution and full sledding etiquette while on the hills.
Here is a list of sledding hill locations in Saint Paul:
| Sledding Hill Location | Rating |
|---|---|
| Baker Park (209 W. Page St.Saint Paul, MN 55107) | Steep |
| Battle Creek Recreation Center (75 S. Winthrop St. Saint Paul, MN 55119) | Steep |
| Highland Park Community Center (1978 Ford Pkwy. Saint Paul, MN 55116) | Steep |
| Highland Park (behind water tower) (1400 Highland Pkwy. Saint Paul, MN 55116) | Steep |
| McMurray Athletic Fields (1155 Jessamine Ave. W. Saint Paul, MN 55103) | Steep |
| Arlington/Arkwright Park (1400 Arkwright St. Saint Paul, MN 55101) | Medium |
| Como Ski Center/Como Golf Course (1431 N. Lexington Pkwy. Saint Paul, MN 55103) | Medium |
| Frogtown Park & Farm (946 Minnehaha Ave. W. Saint Paul, MN 55104) | Medium |
| McDonough Recreation Center (1544 Timberlake Rd. Saint Paul, MN 55117) | Medium |
| Merriam Park Recreation Center (2000 St. | Medium |
Please be aware that there is no supervision or warming facility at the sled hill. Use the sled hill at your own risk.
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Hyland Hills Information
Discover Bloomington: Hyland Hills Ski Area
Plan your visit to Hyland Hills with helpful information on hours, parking, lift ticket reservations and rates. You can also explore options for season passes, group packages, safety guidelines and other frequently asked questions to make the most of your experience on the slopes.
Hours
View the regular season hours or special and holiday hours for the 2025-26 season.
Regular Season Hours:
- Mondays-Fridays: 9:30 AM-9 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 9 AM-9 PM
Winter Break & Holiday Hours:
- Dec. 22 & 23: 9 AM-9 PM
- Dec. 24: 9 AM-3 PM
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 26-30: 9 AM-9 PM
- Dec. 31: 9 AM-6 PM
- Jan. 1 & 2: 9 AM-9 PM
- Jan. 19: 9 AM-9 PM
- Feb. 16: 9 AM-9 PM
*Indicates special holiday rates.
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Parking
View parking and shuttle information for your day on the slopes.
Rates
You can find our regular daily rates here or explore special and holiday rates. Reservations are not required for lift tickets or equipment rentals.
Season Passes
Purchase your season pass for the 2025-26 season. Season pass holders get special discounts at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area, Giants Ridge and Spirit Mountain.
Ski Run and Terrain Park Map With Difficulty Ratings
The Hyland Hills Ski Area map helps you prepare for your day on the hill, listing ski run and terrain park names with their difficulty ratings.
Information for Groups
A wide variety of skiing or snowboarding packages are available for your group or organization. Learn about group visits and lessons, field trips, Scout Day and homeschool programs at Hyland Hills.
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SnowSports Academy
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, the expert instructors at the SnowSports Academy are experienced in teaching skiing and snowboarding to all ages and abilities, with private, semi-private or public lessons. From downhill ski and snowboarding lessons to our terrain park development program, register online for public or private lessons, or explore all options.
Locker Rentals
Daily Rate: $7 per day
Both outdoor and indoor lockers are available to rent for the entire season (November 1 through March 31). You provide your own locks.
Outdoor Lockers
The no-hassle way to store your gear all season. All lockers are 11” wide x 17” deep x 71” tall.
Locations:
- North: located outside of the Ski Patrol building
- South: located near the center chair lift
Rates:
Outdoor locker rental is $109 plus tax for the season. Reservations for outdoor lockers (North Locker Bay or South Locker Bay) can be made online.
Indoor Lockers
Our bank of indoor lockers are perfect for valuables while on the hill, or for boot and helmet storage when you've wrapped up your day of fun.
Online Vouchers For a Day on the Hill
Give your friends and family the gift of skiing or snowboarding with a voucher for a day at Hyland Hills, valid any day this season! You can gift either a lift ticket or lift ticket with rentals. Youth and adult packages are available.
Shop Gear & Merch at the Chalet
Ski & Snowboard Gear
Surprise your favorite skier or rider with essential slope-ready gear. Help them stay warm and protected on the hill with essential gear like gloves, goggles and helmets from our retail shop.
Hyland Hills Merchandise
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Three Rivers Alpine Patrol
Three Rivers Alpine Patrol is a unique volunteer opportunity in the Twin Cities for individuals aged 15 and above who are proficient in their alpine activity. The trainings to become a patroller are hosted locally and take about a year to complete.
Alpine Patrol Program Details
Participants will:
- Obtain National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care certification, following successful completion of the program. No medical experience is required.
- Sharpen their skills through Alpine and toboggan handling certification.
- Enjoy Park District and National Ski Patrol discounts once they complete the training program and become a full patroller.
Other Winter Activities
Winter hiking offers new perspectives on familiar landscapes, while providing a glimpse into the lives of many animals. It is the ideal time to follow red fox tracks in fresh fallen snow, search for day-roosting owls among snow covered pine trees, or just enjoy the tranquility of bright winter morning.
Looking for an exciting and challenging winter sport? Try cross country skiing! Nothing feels more like winter than gliding quietly across the frozen snow. This is exactly what you will discover while taking a lap around the Farm Road Trail in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park (North Brunswick). The Middlesex Greenway stretching from Metuchen through Edison and onto Woodbridge, also offers a great skiing opportunity. Skiing with Skis is available whenever snow conditions permit (4″ base or greater). Open mid-December through mid-March (dates are weather dependent). Hit the snow on three miles of ungroomed trails at Heller Nature Center.
Snowshoeing is a great winter activity when there is 6 or more inches of snow on the ground. The pristine forest of the Thompson Park Conservation Area (Monroe Township) offers a moderately challenging introduction to the sport of snowshoeing. Try the Gravel Hill Trail located at the soccer fields on Prospect Plains Road in Monroe Township. The Tamarack Hollow Preserve in East Brunswick is the perfect escape for the snowshoer looking for a tranquil winter setting. This quiet and serene preserve has two miles of trails winding through an oak forest, punctuated by the beautiful, evergreen leaves of mountain laurel.
Your winter hiking experience won’t be complete until you try the Farrington Lake Trail. Connecting Davidson’s Mill Pond Park to Ireland Brook Conservation Area, the trail follows the shoreline of Farrington Lake and the Lawrence Brook. The trail offers spectacular views of the lake and unique rock formations found nowhere else in the County.
Roosevelt Park in Edison has a beautiful outdoor skating facility and is a great way to warm up while staying active on a sunny winter afternoon. The ice rink offers open skate hours, ice skating lessons, and birthday party packages. Skating is free and the rink is sectioned off to allow for separate hockey and recreational skating.
No Ice Skating: For the safety of all our County residents and visitors, ice skating is prohibited on all lakes, streams, rivers and ponds within the County Parks, Conservation Areas and Preserves.
When weather conditions allow (an average temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder for 5 consecutive days, 5-6 inches of ground frost), park district staff will begin flooding the ice rink at Sunset Woods Park. Anyone using the ice rink should be aware that the risk of injury is present.
A large outdoor venue for your dog to run off some of that cabin fever energy.
A great place for birding year round, the four-mile Heathcote-Mapleton Loop connects the Preserve to the Cook Natural Area, Mapleton Preserve, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park.