January 5, 2022

‘Best Sledding Hills’ in County Listed by Montgomery Parks


The first snowfall of 2022 came on Jan. 3. There will likely be more. Montgomery Parks, has put out a list of the” best sledding hills in parks” so sledders of all ages will have nearby destinations in mind.

Approved locations for sledding in Montgomery Parks include:
  • Avenel Local Park
  • Ayrlawn Local Park
  • Damascus Recreational Park (hillside near tennis court parking lot on Kings Valley Road)
  • Hillmead Neighborhood Park
  • Long Branch-Wayne Local Park (off of University Boulevard)
  • Norwood Local Park
  • Pilgrim Hills Local Park
  • South Germantown Recreational Park (hill behind Field F and hillside between Mooseum and TennisPlex)
  • Stratton Local Park
  • Tilden Woods Local Park
  • Woodacres Local Park
“We want residents to enjoy our parks year-round, in all weather, and snow provides another opportunity for fun outdoor recreation,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “We encourage everyone to be safe and use caution while sledding because snow can hide rocks, limbs and other hazards.”