With first significant snowfall in about two years, children may be chomping at the bit to sled. Even though much of East Central Illinois is flat, several area parks, including the Champaign County Forest Preserve offer hilly terrain for both the young and young at heart.
*With snow fall predictions now at 8 to 12-inches, the Mahomet Daily is not encouraging readers to venture out. This list is simply a way to provide information for sledding when the roads are cleared and travel becomes safe again.
Homer Lake: Sled Hill is located within the 892-acre park where winter enthusiasts enjoy snowshoeing, tobogganing and sledding.
Lake of the Woods: Mahomet residents know the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve is the spot to go when there is a significant snowfall. Located on the east side of the park across the street from the lake, visitors will find children creating memories.
A quieter hill for sledding is located near the bell tower.
Cannonball Hiill at Crystal Lake Park: Cannonball Hill was creating when Crystal Lake Park was first drudged in 1910. Today it is known as the spot to sled in the Urbana area.
Orchard Downs: Located on campus, this spot is a convenient (and fun) location for college students!
Centennial Park: On the west side of Champaign, where hundreds of visitors come to Prairie Gardens and Sholem Pool during the summer, there is a winter attraction: a sledding hill. Children enjoy rolling down it when it’s warm, but in the winter, they slide down on their bellies!
Colbert Park: Located in Savoy, due east of the Savoy Walmart, Colbert Park has a sledding hill residents enjoy!
