Celebrate your snow day at a prime sledding spot.
Brookside Park, 200 E. 57th St., Kansas City, Mo.—This beloved park boasts Kansas City’s most famous sledding hill. Formerly nicknamed “Suicide Hill” and now more commonly called “Brookside Hill,” this slope has thrilled generations of sledders. The steep, wide incline provides ample space for winter fun. The park also contains gentler slopes that are perfect for younger children.
Westwood Park, 47th St. & Wyoming St., Kansas City, Mo.—Locals frequent Westwood Park’s playground and baseball diamond during the warmer months, but the place truly comes alive in winter. The park contains a sledding hill that’s a timeless favorite for many Kansas Citians, but isn’t as daunting as Brookside Hill. While you’re there, make sure to snap a picture by the park’s iconic giant chair.
Keystone Park, 2214 SW Keystone Dr., Blue Springs—According to the City of Blue Springs, Keystone Park is “the place to be when it snows!” Adults and children alike will love zipping down the town’s biggest sledding hill. The terrain includes both slight and steep slopes, ensuring a good time for all ages.
Stump Park, 4751 Woodland Dr., Shawnee—In addition to its playground and sports fields, Stump Park has two hills that are ideal for sledding. Younger kids will have a blast on the smaller incline while older ones speed down the larger slope. You may encounter a few bumps, but there is plenty of room to avoid collisions.
Wyandotte County Lake Park, Leavenworth Rd. & N. 91st St., Kansas City, Kan.—Whether you prefer steep grades or gentle hills, you’ll have plenty of sledding areas to pick from at Wyandotte’s beautiful park. The 1,500-acre landscape offers abundant room for sledding, making snow angels and enjoying snowball fights. You can also let your dogs play in the off-leash area.
Anna Hiestand resides in Blue Springs with her family. She has a passion for writing, art and cinema.