Looking for some of the best hills to sled in Louisville?
With a winter storm blanketing the Commonwealth, officials suggest staying off roads for the next few days. However, the hills across Louisville Metro Parks are wide open! We’ve put together a list of the best sledding spots in Louisville, KY.
Louisville Parks and Recreation will officially open designated sledding hills from 9 AM to 11 PM. That is if there is at least 2 to 3 inches of snow on the ground. This is the minimum requirement just to avoid turf damage. “The rule of thumb for determining if enough snow accumulation has occurred is that if blades of grass are poking through the snow cover, it’s not deep enough to sled safely,” said officials.
Some of the most popular and accessible locations include Cherokee Park, Joe Creason Park, and George Rogers Clark Park. Checkout the full list below for sledding in Louisville, KY.
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Designated Sledding Spots in Louisville:
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Cherokee Park (Baringer Hill, intersection of Alexander Road and Scenic Loop)
Cherokee Park is situated in East Louisville, specifically in the Highlands. However, the neighborhoods of Cherokee Triangle, Bonnycastle, Highlands-Douglass, Crescent Hill and Seneca Gardens also offer entrances into the park.
Address: 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Joe Creason Park (Trevilian Way, across from Louisville Zoo)
Joe Creason Park is situated near the central portion of Louisville. It is located near the Poplar Level area, which also features the Louisville Zoo. Nearby are the Audubon and Camp Taylor neighborhoods. The park also adjoins Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
Address: 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
George Rogers Clark Park (1024 Thruston Ave., behind playground, near McKinley Avenue)
George Rogers Clark Park is located in the Audubon area of Louisville, and borders Poplar Level Rd on its eastern-most side.
Address: 1024 Thruston Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
McNeely Lake Park (6900 Cooper Chapel Rd., near Korean War Memorial)
McNeely Lake Park is located on the south-eastern side of Louisville, near the Korean War Memorial.
Address: 10500 Cedar Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40229
Tyler Park (1501 Castlewood Ave., on Tyler Park Drive side of park)
Tyler Park is both a neighborhood and a park with the same namesake. It is also situated in the Highlands, near Deer Park and Germantown.
Address: 1501 Castlewood Ave Louisville, KY 40204
Charlie Vettiner Park (5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd., near Easum Road entrance)
Charlie Vettiner Park is situated just south of Jeffersontown, a major suburb of Louisville.
Address: 5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
So there you have it. We’ve outlined some of the best sledding hills in Louisville, KY. Which ones will you try first?
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SLEDDING RULES (via Parks and Rec)
- Sledding is permitted on designated sledding hills when the “Sledding Hill Open” sign is displayed.
- Sledding hills will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. as long as there is adequate snow to protect slopes; all sledding hills will close at 11 p.m.
- Park vehicles only in regular parking areas to protect your car from damage.
- No vehicles are permitted off the pavement in any park.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time.
- Those who use the designated sledding hills are doing so at their own risk. Bonfires will not be permitted at Metro Parks’ sites, and sledders are urged to carry a cell phone in the event of an emergency.
- Please pick up your trash or use the designated trash bins for waste removal – or take trash with you as you leave.
SLEDDING SAFETY TIPS:
- Only use devices designed for sledding.
- Wear appropriate clothing – loose ends or flaps can easily get caught.
- Sleds should contain a number of riders appropriate for the designated device during each descent.
- Dress in layers, so you can remove one layer without risking frostbite. Several thin layers are warmer than one bulky layer.
- Make sure you’re with someone who knows your name and can contact family in an emergency; parents should remain with their children.
- Don’t drink alcohol before sledding – it impairs your ability to use good judgment and causes the body to lose heat more rapidly.
- Check your path for trees and other objects before starting your descent.
- Don’t sled head-first or standing up. Good visibility is necessary during your descent.
- Don’t face backwards, and make sure your vision isn’t obscured by hats and scarves.
- When climbing the hill, stay to the sides. Don’t climb in the sledding path. It’s important to remember that slopes can become very crowded during peak times.
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