It’s snowed!! When I was a child, I loved snow and sledding and making snow angels…ah, fun memories 🙂 And I’m so glad my kiddos enjoy the snow just as much. Now is the time to take advantage of the Wisconsin winter and take a slide down a local sledding hill here in Waukesha County. All of the following Waukesha County sledding hills are public parks or on public land. Lake Country Family Fun will never post sledding hills that are on private property. (Although, our favorite hill is our backyard 😉 ) So, bundle up and have a great time! If you are looking for sledding hills in the Waukesha County or Lake Country area, look no further, this one is for you!
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Sledding Hills
In this guide, you will find the following:
Waukesha County Parks System Hills (4)
Menomonee Park
Address: W220 N7884 Townline Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (View Park Map)
Parking: Park at Archery Lot.
Restroom: The beach house offers the closest flush toilets (heated too) which is about .8 miles away and are open 24/7. There are pit toilets at the SCUBA parking lot which is only .41 miles from the sledding parking lot (archery).
Cost: County Park fees apply. Learn about fees and passes here.
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Quarry Coffee in Lannon and Loca Latte in Sussex and a new Kwik Trip opened in Sussex at 164 and Hwy K.
Waukesha County Park System sledding hills are open when snow cover permits. Their sledding hills are perfect for winter enthusiasts of all ages! Sleds, tubes, and snowboards allowed on the designated sledding hill. Find snow condition report here.
Hill Details: An average hill that is safe for all sizes (when parents are watching). The hill is maybe 250’ long with another 150’ of run-out at the bottom.
Also offers: 3 cross-country ski loops ranging from 1.2 to 3-mile trails and several hiking/snowshoe trails only, ranging from .2- 3 miles. In the warmer months swimming, fishing, scuba diving, biking, camping, picnicking, hiking, archery, horse back riding and building rentals are available.
Minooka Park
Address: 1927 E. Sunset Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 (View Park Map)
Parking: Parking at Picnic Area #4. If full, go to Picinic area #5.
Restroom: There are not restrooms at the top of the hill but there are restrooms in walkable distances (Picnic Area #5 with flush toilets and heat)
Cost: County Park fees apply. Learn about fees and passes here.
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Mama D’s in Waukesha, Mountain Top Coffee in Waukesha, Le Cafe Bistro in Waukesha
Waukesha County Park System sledding hills are open when snow cover permits. Our sledding hills are perfect for winter enthusiasts of all ages! Sleds, tubes, and snowboards allowed on the designated sledding hill. Find snow condition report here.
Hill Details: Spacious and wide hill. Good for kids of all ages.
Also offers: For cross country skiing, -there are three loops totaling 6 miles on gently rolling terrain (these trails are NOT for hiking or snowshoeing). Snowshoeing is welcomed at all Waukesha County Parks with winter hiking trails. Snowshoers are not permitted on packed and tracked cross country ski trails. Trails are marked and brochures are available. Ice fishing is allowed, but not supervised or monitored (at your own risk).
In the summer, visit Minooka park picnic area rentals, hiking trails, fishing, small beach with swimming and biking trails.
Mukwonago Park
Address: County Hwy LO Mukwonago, WI 53149 (View Park Map)
Parking: Parking at east end of Picnic Area #4
Restroom: There are flush toilets at Picnic Areas 2 and 3.They are west of the sled hill by about 300 yards.
Cost: County Park fees apply. Learn about fees and passes here.
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Shanahan’s Coffee, Espresso Love Coffee and Brew52 all in Mukwonago.
Waukesha County Park System sledding hills are open when snow cover permits. Our sledding hills are perfect for winter enthusiasts of all ages! Sleds, tubes, and snowboards allowed on the designated sledding hill. Find snow condition report here.
Hill Details: The hill sees more big kids but people do sled with little ones. It is a good workout to get to the top.
Also offers: In warmer months, park offers hiking, biking, swimming, picnic shelters, fishing and more.
Nashotah Park
Address: W330 N5113 County Hwy C Nashotah, WI 53058 (View Park Map)
Parking: Parking at Picnic Area # 2
Restroom: There are flush toilets at Picnic area 2!
Cost: County Park fees apply. Learn about fees and passes here.
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Steam Yard Coffee drive-through, Birch & Banyan and Creole Cafe all located in Hartland.
Waukesha County Park System sledding hills are open when snow cover permits. Our sledding hills are perfect for winter enthusiasts of all ages! Sleds, tubes, and snowboards allowed on the designated sledding hill. Find snow condition report here.
Hill Details: Sled riding hill has a gentle slope, great for kids of all ages. Parking at top of hill in lot. It isn’t a giant hill, but decent size. Great for all ages!
Also offers: In winter, the park continues to thrive as all levels of snowshoers and cross-country skiers spend mornings and afternoons on miles of trails. The 4 four cross-country ski trails range from .9 to 3.3-miles and the 5 ungroomed hiking trails ranging from .1 to 1.3-miles.
Waukesha County Park Hours – Sunrise to 10 p.m. year round
Other Sledding Hills in Waukesha County
Lowell Park in Waukesha
Address: 2201 Michigan Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Toboggan Run Fees*
Bringing your own Toboggan
Daily Chute Pass: $10/day
Valid Driver’s License or $60 deposit required
Cash only and tax is included in all fees
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Cafe De Arts Roasters & Mountain Top Coffee
Hill Details: This is a sledding hill and a toboggan run! If you enjoy thrills, chills and speed, you will not want to miss the 350 foot lighted toboggan runs at Lowell Park. Check open status of run before visiting.
The Toboggan Run at Lowell Park is scheduled to be open this Saturday (2/4/2023) and hopefully future Saturdays through February. Reservations need to be made by noon on Wednesdays.
Reservation times are 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
The cost is $10.00 per toboggan, per hour. You can have up to four people per toboggan. Reserve your space.
- Sledding Hill: at Lowell Park is open during normal park hours. (Sunday – Saturday
- Dawn – Dusk)
- Ice Rink
* A Participant Waiver (online) must be signed by adult reserving the toboggan slot. All riders must be 48″ tall, and all riders under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
For up-to-date conditions, please call WPRF Information Line at 262-522-9356.
Liberty Park in Pewaukee
Address: 440 Concord Road Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072
Parking: There is street parking near the top (five or so only) or a parking lot at the bottom.
Restroom: In the past there may have been a port-a-potty, but not sure if there still is.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Brewers Two in Pewaukee and Good Eats Cafe
Hill Details: From a local parent, “I think the hill is good for all ages, but caution if the snow is icy.” Another said, “Hill is big, but not huge and will definitely tire the little ones out quickly. “
Also offers: In the warmer months, there is a playground, tennis courts, baseball fields and basketball courts.
Wales Community Park
Address: 420 E Brandybrook Rd, Wales, WI 53183
Parking: Park at the top of the hill (behind the fire station) or at the Wales Community Park parking lot (bottom of hill).
Restroom: Once it snows more, there may be a Porta-John placed in the park.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Mama D’s in Wales, Buzz Cafe, Black Canyan (drive through) or the new Coffee Shop in Genesee Depot
Hill Details: Nice big, wide hill. Good for (little or big).
Also offers: Community baseball & soccer fields, plus a basketball court, 18-hole disc golf course & playground in summer.
Town of Delafield Sports Commons
Address: Intersection of Maple Ave/Silvernail Rd Delafield, WI (visible from I-94) has a skatepark as well.
Parking: Parking lots
Restroom: There is a port-a-john there in the summer time, it is not there in the winter.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Stone Creek Coffee in Delafield or grab a bite at the Delafield Brewhaus to warm up (curbside pick up available)
Hill Details: Good for kids of all ages. There are a few spots you can sled in this area. Nothing too official for one spot being best.
Also offers: Playground, baseball fields and skate park in the warmer months.
Del-Town Park
Address: Golf Road in Delafield (just east of Sentry on golf road)
Parking: Small lot east of the hill with limited parking. Potential street parking too.
Restroom: None noted.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Stone Creek Coffee in Delafield or grab a bite at the Delafield Brewhaus to warm up (curbside pick up available)
Hill Details: There are 3 spots to sled here with varying hill heights. Right next to the parking lot are a few smaller spots and if you walk all the way across the field to the tree line, there is a larger hill.
Also offers: Baseball field and rentals in the warmer months.
Sussex Village Park
Address: W244n6100 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI 53089
Parking: Park parking lot.
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Loca Latte in Sussex, Quarry Coffee in Lannon
Hill Details: The park is open daily from sunrise – 11pm with three open air shelters. It’s a favorite local spot for sledding. It’s good for kids of all ages.
Also offers: LOVE Your Village Weekend on the first weekend in February. Details here.
Park Arthur in Muskego
Address: S63W17833 College Avenue, Muskego, Wisconsin 53150
Parking:
Restroom: Restrooms are heated and open in winter at this park.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: The Gingerbread House and Vintage Grounds
Hill Details: This is the only city-approved sledding hill in Muskego. Children of all ages will enjoy this 50-foot tall hill. The sledding hill is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Rules are posted on site but please note no skis, metal runner sleds or bicycles allowed. Only approved sleds should be used. Please use sledding hill only during appropriate weather conditions. Parking is available. Call the Hotline at (262) 679-5645 for updated reports on sledding conditions.
Also offers: ICE RINK NEW IN 2021
Sand Hill Park Muskego
Address: S87W13053 Priegel Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
Parking: Off-street parking is available.
Restroom: Portable potty, but may be seasonal (summer) only.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: The Gingerbread House and Vintage Grounds
Hill Details: Local mom, “My 3 and 6 year old had a blast at sand hill park. Even my one year old went down.”
Also offers: This Park was completed in 2017. Named Sandhill Park after the Sandhill Booster Club that was formed to give back to less fortunate people. As a matter of fact, the name “sandhill” for the booster club came when one of the farmers looked up at his hill of farmland close by and thought of sandhill due to the farmland being so flush with natural sand. This “sand hill” they were looking at happens to be the same land Aseter Hills Estates sits today.
Park amenities include:
playground
walking trails
shelter
picnic tables
portable restroom (seasonal)
open turf area
The playground equipment provided on the site accommodates both age groups, 2-5 year and 5-12 years age.
Schmidt Park Muskego
Address: S67W13660 Fleetwood Rd, Muskego, WI 53150
Parking: No lot
Restroom: none.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: The Gingerbread House and Vintage Grounds
Hill Details: Local mom, “If anyone is looking for a gentler hill for sledding for littler kids, we found a hidden gem at Schmidt Park today. It was steep enough to give my almost 4 year old a good ride, but short enough that he could walk himself back up with the snow tube all by himself! There is not a parking lot there, but there is street parking on either end of the path that goes through the park.”
Also offers: This seven-acre park located in the northeastern part of the city. Park amenities include:
open play field area
two tennis courts
paved walking trails
The playground equipment provided on site accommodates both age groups, 2-5 and 5-12 years.
The site also includes an area of prairie planting.
Mitchell Park in Brookfield
Address: 19900 River Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045 (Entrances off of Capitol Drive and River Road between Barker Road and Brookfield Road) Park Map
Parking: park near the dog run to sled
Restroom:There are porta-potties at Mitchell Park in Brookfield.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Goddess and the Baker
Hill Details: From a local parent, “The hill is fun for all ages. We took the kids there when they were young, and we continue to go with them as teenagers. My senior in HS daughter just went with her friends. The hill is adjacent to the fenced in dog park, so many times one would sled while the other walked the dogs on the trails. There is ample parking at the base of the hill.”
Also offers: View detiails of Mitchell park here.
Wirth Park in Brookfield
Address: 2585 Pilgrim Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 AND Wirth Park South- 16198 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005
Parking: There are a few parking lots.
Restroom: Wirth Park hill in Brookfield has a porta-potty near the base of the hill.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Godess and the Baker
Hill Details: Wirth park is one of Brookfield’s two largest public parks and has two sledding hills. From a local parent, “this hill is aimed more at a younger crowd, although nostalgia causes kids of all ages to go. The hill is wide to accommodate a large number of people.”
Also offers: In addition to the sledding hills, Wirth Park has major amenities including the Wirth Aquatic Center, the Brookfield Jaycees Skate Park and an outdoor ice skating and hockey rink. It counts more than 10,000 annual visitors.
Village Park in Elm Grove
Address: 13600 Juneau Blvd Elm Grove, WI 53122
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Sister’s Brew
Hill Details:
Also offers:
Gatewood Park in New Berlin
Address: 14201 W. Kostner Ln. New Berlin, WI 53151
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: 1848 Coffee, Sister’s Brew
Hill Details: A small-fry hill is available for sledding at Gatewood Park.
Also offers:
Calhoun Park in New Berlin
Address: 5400 S. Calhoun Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151
Parking: Hills can be accessed via the park’s south entrance on Calhoun Road. The park also features plenty of parking between the north and south lots.
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: 1848 Coffee, Sister’s Brew
Hill Details: Sledding and tobogganing is permitted below the starting barrier on the northwest sled slope of Calhoun Park. Sledding and saucers are only permitted on the southwest small-fry slope.
Also offers: In warmer months has baseball fields, picnic shelter, fishing and more.
Valley View Park in New Berlin
Address: 5051 S. Sunny Slope Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: 1848 Coffee, Sister’s Brew
Hill Details: Sledding and tobogganing are permitted on the open, lighted sledding hill located at Valley View Park.
Also offers:
HIll in Summit
Address: Genesee Lake Road Park- 37505 Genesee Lake Rd. Summit, WI 53066
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost:
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa:
Hill Details: Per a local mom, “Big hill. Front side is long and we took our 3 yr old. Did have to tow her up. Backside is VERY steep and the older kids love it”. Another mom said, “No trees so safe and big. But it is a hike from the parking lot to the hill is long so you definitely get your workout in.”
Also offers:
Fowler Park in Oconomowoc
Address: 438 N Oakwood Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Parking:
Restroom: No public restroom is available at Fowler Park during the winter months.
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Whelans, Roots, Java Hut and Ginger Ovens
Hill Details: This is a great smaller hill for families with little children. The parking lot is close to the hill. While Fowler is great for little ones there are steeper areas that older ones will enjoy too plus room to spread out.
Also offers:
Nature Hill in Oconomowoc
Address: 850 Lake Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Parking: small parking lot at entrance, hike required to top of hiking trail/hill
Restroom: No restroom
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Whelans, Roots, Java Hut and Ginger Ovens
Hill Details: Bigger hill for older kids/elementary ages and up. Per a local mom, “Nature Hill is a great hill, but hard to control and many have gone off course or too far past the end of the hill and have hit a tree. It has a small parking lot and you have to hike a bit to get up. If it’s crowded it can get dangerous, but it is a lot of fun.”
Also offers: Hiking trails
Lauren Park in Mukwonago
Address: W315S8555 County Road EE Mukwonago, WI 53149
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost: FREE
Nearby Coffee Shop for a Hot Cocoa: Shanahan’s Coffee, Espresso Love Coffee and Brew52 all in Mukwonago.
Hill Details:
Also offers:
Sledding Hills in Surrounding Counties
Kinderberg Park in Germantown
Address: N104 W14942 Donges Bay Road, Germantown, WI 53022
Parking: Street parking near the hill.
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost: FREE
Hill Details: Great for kids of all ages.
Also offers: Kinderberg (Children’s Hill) Park is a 23-acre neighborhood park. Has a splash pad in the summer.
Whitnall Park in Hales Corners
Address: 879 S. 92nd St., near the Boerner Botanical Gardens
Parking: Parking is in a large lot right off of 92nd Street and street parking is available too
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost: FREE
Hill Details: This is about a 450 ft hill and is free. There is a toboggan run that is open at various times depending on the weather. In addition, for little kids, there is a smaller hill north. It is lit up at night from about 4-8pm.
Also offers: Winter Wonders Holiday Light show
Currie Park
Address: 3535 N. Mayfair Rd. – Wauwatosa
Parking:
Restroom: Unknown, let us know if you do!
Cost: FREE
Hill Details:
Also offers:
***Disclaimer – This information can change and the parks may no longer have sledding, check their websites to see if the hills are open. We will not post sledding hills that are on private property, sledding can be dangerous, and it is at your own risk. ***
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There are porta-potties at Mitchell Park in Brookfield.
Thanks for a great list. I appreciate your work.
Thank you we will add that information to the guide!