Walk outside in Pittsburgh during the winter months and most days you'll feel like you're in a snow globe. When winter finally takes hold here in the 'Burgh, that means school and business delays as well as closings, leaving extra-early to go where you need to go and, well, all the fun stuff. Ice skating, cross-country skiing, and sledding are among the most popular winter activities in Pittsburgh. If you live in Pittsburgh, there's a good chance at some time you've ever paused and wondered, "where are some of the best places to go sledding near me?" Well, look no farther, because we have just the answer to that question. Here are seven epic sledding hills in Pittsburgh that will make your winter unforgettable.
1. Dormont Park
Calling all daredevils! Dormont is the place for you. It features two hills. Spend the day flying down the hill that promises thrills and chills. Or, if you prefer something a little, well, milder, start with the smaller, kid-friendly hill. You can visit Dormont's website for more community information.
2. Highland Park
Spend a whirlwind day zipping down the Seven Bumps hill on Lake Drive in Highland Park. The epic hill is only one of many that you'll find scattered throughout Highland Park.
3. Flagstaff Hill at Schenley Park
Next time it snows, make your way to Flagstaff Hill at Schenley Park, just next to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The winter wonderland offers plenty of fun activities - ice skating, good old-fashioned snowball fights, and, of course, sledding.
4. Mellon Park
Get ready for plenty of breathtaking moments at Mellon Park. The sledding hill, not far from Fifth and Shady Avenues, beckons sled riders of all ages. Pay careful attention when you're sledding, however, as there are trees on the hill.
5. Blue Slide Park at Frick Park
Sledding is what Blue Slide Park at Frick Park is all about. In the summer, kids grab their squares of cardboard and fly down the blue slides. In the winter, sleds replace the cardboard. Just keep an eye out for the trees that are scattered along the hill.
6. Boyce Park
Prefer a little different sledding experience? Boyce Park's snow tubing's got you covered. In fact, it's the only snow tubing hill in all of Allegheny County. Slide down the tubing hill at Boyce Park from December through March each winter. Learn more about Boyce Park here.
7. Sunny Slopes at South Park
Sled riders who really want an epic experience need only head to Sunny Slopes at South Park. The park boasts three different hills. The best part of those three hills? One stands at a whopping 1,000 feet. The only question is: How many times will you trek up the hill to experience that unforgettable sledding hill?
What are your favorite sledding hills in Pittsburgh? Not in the mood to go sled riding? Try ice skating or winter hiking instead at this picture-perfect Pittsburgh park.
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