A winter storm this weekend could bring up to 6 inches of snow to Summit and the surrounding counties. If that happens, it could mean prime sledding conditions.
When that fresh powder falls, here are some local sledding hills to check out.
Have a favorite sledding hill we missed? Send us an email at hello@signalakron.org and we’ll add it to the list.
Bath Nature Preserve – Guests can access the sledding hill via the trailhead at 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road. Park at the Bath Community Center Shelter lot. Head west through the roadway underpass and follow the trail about one-quarter mile.
Cascade Valley Metro Park (lighted) – 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron
Firestone Metro Park – 55 E. Warner Road, Akron
Furnace Run Metro Park – 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield
Goodyear Heights Metro Park (lighted) – 2077 Newton St., Akron
Munroe Falls Metro Park (lighted) – 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls
Sand Run Metro Park (lighted) – 800 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Sledding is available at Kendall Hills on Quick Road in Peninsula, about one mile east of Akron Peninsula Road. Guests can park at the Pine Hollow, Crow Foot Gully and Little Meadow lots.
Hudson Springs Park – 7095 Stow Road, Hudson
Boettler Park – 5300 Massillon Road, Green
For more winter activities, check out Summit Metro Parks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which also offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. Ice skating is available downtown at the newly remodeled Lock 3.
