Sledding hill in Vandalia, Montgomery County, listed by Five Rivers MetroParks on its own website. We don't report whether it's open today, so check with the park before you go.
Quote re-matched automatically on the agency page Oct 12, 2026 · source: metroparks.org
Quotation marks mean the agency's exact words. Lights, shelters, restrooms and children's slopes show only where the agency says so, so a missing one means not stated, not no. "Cost not stated" means the agency doesn't say what sledding costs. Read how we check listings.
Nearby sledding spots
The closest listed spots with a map pin, measured in straight-line miles from this listing's map pin (map pin is the West Park address), not driving miles.
This hill suits families who want long runs without much drama. The park district describes bumpy grass turf with a gentle grade and no obstacles, a slope of 30 degrees and a 400- to 500-foot run. That length means a real walk back up, so pace the afternoon and take breaks.
The agency ties it to snowfall: with sufficient snow, it says, you can glide down the sledding hill at the West Park, 1200 South Brown School Road. Bumpy turf under a thin cover makes for jolting rides, so wait for a good layer of snow before you go.
We don't report daily conditions or closures. Check the agency link on the card before you leave, dress small children in waterproof layers for the long walk back, and bring a sled for each rider so riders aren't left waiting at the bottom in the cold.
More sources for this listing
Agency wording and pages beyond what the card above shows. Quotation marks mean the exact words our source check found on the linked page.
Snow and closures: “With sufficient snowfall, glide down the sledding hill at the Taylorsville West Park, 1200 South Brown School Road.” (metroparks.org). Found verbatim on the page Oct 12, 2026.
The hill itself: “Bumpy, grass turf with a gentle grade, this obstacle-free hill offers safe long-distance sledding down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400- to 500-foot run.” (metroparks.org). Found verbatim on the page Oct 12, 2026.
Think about helmets. Many families use a ski or bike helmet for sledding. Check that it fits and follow the helmet maker's guidance.
Ride sitting up, facing downhill. Going head-first puts your head in front. Follow your sled's own instructions for riding and steering.
Look at the bottom first. Look for a long, flat, open area at the bottom, away from trees, roads, fences, parking lots and water.
After dark, use a lit hill. The cards show which hills the agency lists as lit.
Walk up the side. Summit Metro Parks asks sledders to "walk up the side of sled hills, not in the center" (Summit Metro Parks). It's a good habit anywhere.
Take turns. Wait until the run below you is clear, and keep little kids close.