You’re never too old for that feeling of snow-spray in the face and teetering-over-the-edge-of control speed that comes with sledding. With so many parks, schools and open spaces in Colorado Springs, there is a bounty of snow hills when the white stuff flies. Whether you have kids or just want to grab some friends and get in touch with your inner child, here’s a collection of favorite local sledding hills for your next snow day.
Favorite Sledding Hills in North Colorado Springs
John Venezia Community Park
On the southern border of the large Briargate park lies a geologically-sculpted screaming sled hill. You’ll want deep snowpack to smooth the rugged hillside below the Academy International Elementary School. Then expect a rollicking ride.
Where to Find It: Briargate
3555 Briargate Pkwy.
Cottonwood Creek Park
The big community park includes good downward grades and long runs that guarantee speed. Park at the Rec Center, and find lots of wide open space for the crowds to spread out and shred on that sled.
Where to Find It: Briargate
3920 Dublin Blvd.
Woodmoor Commons Toboggan Hill
The wide, moderate slopes begin in the hillside trees and empty into long, open run-outs in the wide field below. Parking is tight, so respect private property if the small lot is full.
Where to Find It: Monument
Deer Creek Road
Kathleen O’Neill Marriage Park
Named for the historic, pioneering master gardener who helped found the Colorado Springs and Broadmoor garden clubs, this small neighborhood park harbors a steep sled hill near its entrance. Helmets and brakes are advised.
Where to Find It: Pine Creek
2320 Amberwood Lane
Favorite East-Side Sled Hills in the Springs
Eugene McCleary Park
The small neighborhood park offers a gentle slope and lots of open space next to Freedom Elementary School.
Where to Find It: near Powers and Woodmen
5214 Pioneer Mesa Dr.
Andrew J. Templeton Park
Wide, moderate slopes at this east-side neighborhood park make it great for sledding with families and younger kids.
Where to Find It: Stetson Hills
5347 Rose Ridge Lane
Sand Creek High School
With lots of big open sports fields, you’ve got lots of space to spread out. This isn’t the steepest snow hill, but the long slope gives you plenty of time to build momentum and speed.
Where to Find It: Halfway between Powers and Marksheffel
7005 N. Carefree Cir.
Village Green Park
The big, wide slope makes this a favorite east-side sled hill near Palmer Park. Bonus: Slice 420’s east location is only 1 mile away for after-sledding pizza.
Where to Find It: Austin Bluffs and Academy
3590 N. Carefree Cir.
Top Spots for Westside Snow Sledding
Bear Creek Regional Park
This Westside classic is a perfect and popular spot for young kids to sled. More wide than long, the hills provide plenty of room to spread out and let kids lap the run till blissful exhaustion or meltdown set in, whichever comes first.
Where to Find It: Southwest
21st Street and Argus Rd.
Howbert Elementary School
When the snow flies, kids pour out of the Pleasant Valley neighborhood to fly down the steep hill from 30th Street down to the school playground below.
Where to Find It: Pleasant Valley
1023 N. 31st St.
Trailblazer Elementary School
The rugged hills surrounding the Westside school are made for speed on a sled. No wonder adventurous sledders love it.
Where to Find It: Along Centennial Boulevard near Ute Valley Park
2015 Wickes Rd.
Hewlett Packard Hill
There’s a lot of open, slanted space surrounding the entrance to the Hewlett Packard campus, making this a local favorite. Pick your grade. Build your jumps. And slip and slide to your heart’s content.
Where to Find It: Rockrimmon
305 S. Rockrimmon Blvd.
Favorite Sledding Hills on Colorado Springs South Side
Van Diest Park
Wide open space and a mellow slope toward the playground make this a Southeast Springs neighborhood go-to for sledding. It’s right next to Carmel Community School.
Where to Find It: Southeast Springs
1520 Chelton Rd.
Mesa Ridge High School
This Fountain high school has lots of open space, parking and a steep, wide hill where you can bomb toward the sports fields. It’s one of the most popular snow hills for good reason.
Where to Find It: Fountain
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Quail Lake Park
Above the playground just west of the lake, you’ll find a steep bomber run that will satisfy your need for speed on the south-side.
Where to Find It: Cheyenne Mountain
915 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Broadmoor Bluffs Park
The Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhood is nothing but hills. This small 4-acre park provides the open field space to get your sled on across from Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School.
Where to Find It: Broadmoor Bluffs
5315 Farthing Dr.
Looking for More Winter Things to Do in Colorado Springs?
Want to take sledding to the next level? Here are our Favorite Spots for Snow Tubing in Colorado. Here’s Where to Find Ice Skating in Colorado Springs. And this archive story will guide you to 3 Great Trails for Snowshoeing.
This article was published in 2022 and updated in 2025.
