Snow Tubing & Sledding Near Indianapolis, Mapped

Sometimes it takes a while for the snow to start falling around Central Indiana, so when it happens, be ready to grab your snow toys and sleds and head out for some family fun! Here are local parents' favorite places to go sledding and snow tubing near Indianapolis. Use our interactive map to find a snow-covered hill near you! Are we missing your family's favorite snowy spot? Add it to our list below!


 

    Perfect North Slopes

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     (142.0 mi)

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    $32/adult, $27/child

    Beth Wood:  Plan a trip to Perfect North Slopes for their epic snow tubing! You can tube down a 1,200' long run covered in snow! There are 23 different tubing lanes - including a Super Lane the entire family can ride down at once. Two Magic Carpet conveyor belts are available to take you to the top. Tubes are provided while other snow gear can be rented. Also, there are concessions, heated tents, seating areas and outdoor fire pits on-site for your enjoyment.

    Pokagon State Park

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     (185.2 mi)

    Time

    Open, with or without snow, November-February

    Price

    Entrance fee of $7-$9/car + $20/hour toboggan rental fee

    Dawn Denning:  Pokagon State Park's toboggan run offers a 90-foot vertical drop and over a 1/4 mile 20-30 second sledding dream! Your kiddos will have blast on the self refrigerated track which does not require snow to operate. Plan accordingly because the lines are long, but you are guaranteed 1 ride per hour. Once you are done flying down the hill, you can have more winter fun at the park with cross country ski rental or fishing on the pond. A whole day of seasonal fun awaits you!

    Riley Park

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     (190.8 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Riley Park is a centerpiece in Greenfield and it does not disappoint for downhill sledding. This huge park offers 3 separate hills for your kiddos to enjoy. The largest hill has a shelter near it, so you can hang out or warm up while your kids are having a ball. The park also offers playgrounds, beautiful hiking trails and a huge open space to build a snowman or just run around. It is a good time for the entire family!

    Flat Fork Creek Park

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     (198.8 mi)

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    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Sixty feet of sledding fun is available at Flat Fork Creek Park. The ADA compliant "big hill" is a huge hit for kids of all sizes and ages on the east side of Fishers! Once the snow starts falling, head out for some fun! While there, check out their biking and hiking trails and tree houses for your kids to climb- one is completely ADA Compliant.

    Strawtown Koteewi Park

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     (204.5 mi)

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    Open December-February/March, conditions permitting

    Price

    Tickets start at $25/person

    Dawn Denning:  Explore new adventures at Koteewi Park! Slide 700 feet down groomed lanes in their custom snow tubes to a soft landing, and then ride the tow line back to the top for another run. After tubing, you can enjoy the trails and fishing in this beautiful park. Concessions are onsite and a covered seating area is available if you need to warm up. There is also plenty of parking available.

    Southeastway Park

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     (205.4 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Dawn Denning:  This hill is a favorite on the Southeast side of Indianapolis! The length of the hill is between 200-300 ft. long and is an easy climb for kids of all sizes. There is lots of parking available and the hill runs into a wheat field, so no obstacles for your kiddos to hit. The park offers playgrounds, shelters, a creek and a pond for you and your kids to enjoy while outdoors.

    Paul Ruster Park

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     (205.5 mi)

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    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Paul Ruster Park is an Indy park that includes a playground, dog park and sledding hill! The kids can play with the pooch and sled down the hill!

    Hamilton Hills Church

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     (206.3 mi)

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    Free

    Beth Wood:  Hamilton Hills Church in Fishers has a great sledding hill that they open to the public. It's a great place for the whole family to sled with plenty of parking.

    Fort Harrison State Park

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     (208.3 mi)

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    Entrance fee of $7-$9/vehicle

    Dawn Denning:  Fort Harrison offers ice fishing and cross country skiing, but they are best known for their huge sledding hill! Your kids will have plenty of space to go up and down the hill with all of their friends. Enjoy 300 feet of sledding! Around the hill are shelters with picnic tables, playgrounds for the kids, ice fishing on the pond and trails for everyone to hike and ski. This park is huge and has something for everyone!

    Forest Park

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     (208.7 mi)

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    Free

    Beth Wood:  Forest Park in Noblesville offers sledding for all ages and experience levels. The sledding hill has different steepness along it's path and is located between the Forest Park Inn and Forest Park Lodge. Bathrooms and lots of parking are available.

    Fishers Heritage Park at White River

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     (211.6 mi)

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    Free

    Dawn Denning:  My kids and I hit the hills at Heritage Park every time it snows. The 2 hills face an open field to slide down into, so you don't have to worry about facing a parking lot. The park has a bigger hill for the older kids with an adjacent small hill for the little kiddos to climb and sled. When you're finished sliding down the hill, take a walk on the trails near the White River to take in a beautiful view. Lots of parking is available and restrooms are on premises for public use.

    Northview Church

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     (212.3 mi)

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    Free

    Beth Wood:  The Northview Church campus in Carmel has a great sledding hill that is always a popular spot with with the kids. We head there any time it snows for a few runs down the hill. The hill faces a large open field area so there is plenty of room for sledding without having to worry about traffic in a parking lot. There is plenty of parking near the sledding hill towards the back of the building.

    Ellenberger Park

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     (213.1 mi)

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    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Located in iconic Irvington, Ellenberger Park is a neighborhood favorite. Beautiful year round, the hill offers fun sledding during the snowy season, but beware there are some trees onsite.

    Brookside Park

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     (215.1 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Located on the east side, Brookside Park offers amenities for the whole family! When the snow starts falling, check out their huge hill for the kids to fly down! After sledding, the kiddos can play on the playground or bring your four legged friend for some doggy park fun. The beautiful Family Center on premises always offers a calendar of events for the whole family to enjoy including athletics or crafts and there are shelters on premises to rent.

    Simon Moon Park

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     (215.2 mi)

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    Free

    Dawn Denning:  Simon Moon Park offers fun year round, but "the hill" is a fun time for all sizes and ages when it is snowy outside. The park only allows sleds- no snowboards or skis. They have bathroom facilities for all to use, and a lot of parking and picnic tables for you to rest your cold feet. If your kiddos get tired of sledding down the hill, there are playgrounds on site and paved hiking trails for a family stroll. If you want to plan ahead, there is also a shelter available for rent to stay warm while your kiddos play in the snow.

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