14 Great Sledding Hills Around St. Louis

Sledding down the massive hill at the Saint Louis Art Museum is a St. Louis tradition — people have been slipping down the slope for decades. It may be too snowy to drive to school, but it’s never too much to make it to Art Hill. Photo courtesy of Instagram / jennkorman.

Killer Hill didn’t get its name because of its slope — it’s a fairly smooth 30 to 35 degree angle. The name comes from the telephone pole on the hill’s right side. Legend goes that a sledder hit the pole and died of a head injury. But if you stay clear of the pole, we’re sure you’ll have a grand old time. Photo courtesy of Flickr / scott feldstein.

This 21-acre park may have a playground with that fancy rubberized surfacing, but in the winter, the real go-to spot for play is the sledding hill. Bring the kids (or just pretend to be one) and show them what old-school fun is all about. Photo courtesy of Instagram / nicknovice.

Something about going to a school on a snow day just doesn’t seem right, but in this case, it’s worth it. You’ll find not one, but two sledding hills located behind Pattonville Heights Middle School, one of which is a two-terraced hill made up of medium-sized slopes. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Jesse Thorstad.

Alton has no loss for hilly parks, but a definite favorite is Haskell Park. One ride along that steep slope and drop-off, you’ll quickly understand why. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Jeff Self.

Don’t let this hill fool you. It may be short, but it’s steep and has various dips, making for a thrilling sledding experience. Photo courtesy of Flickr / fintbo.

We’ll be honest, it’s a real workout getting to the top of the sledding hill in Pleasant Ridge Park — but the exhilarating ride (and the leg muscles you’ll have after the whole day) make it worth it. There’s plenty of room for sledders here, so bring friends. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Janelle.

Glidden Park has it all — an in-line hockey rink, tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, a playground and, yes, a great sledding hill. Note that the ground must be frozen, and there must be two inches of snow for the hill to be open for sledding. Wooden sleds and those with metal runners are not allowed, but plastic sleds and inner tubes are welcome. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Christina Wray.

Introducing little ones to their first sledding experience? South county’s Suson Park is a good pick, with a sledding hill that’s long but not particularly steep. And if it’s you who’s afraid of steep inclines, well, we won’t judge. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Bethany.

In addition to many perks such as an aquatic center, a football field and a playground, Blanchette Park also has a sledding hill. Known as Bum’s Hollow, its bowl shape consists of different sizes of hills and is large enough to handle hundreds of sledders. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Nakayama.

Want to take your snow fun to the next level? Go to Hidden Valley Ski Resort. You can go tubing down the Polar Plunge — or, for the particularly coordinated, go skiing or snowboarding. Photo courtesy of Instagram / wang_fam_spam.

Sioux Passage is pretty perfect — the hill is dramatically long and steep, and it tends to be not particularly crowded (in comparison to equally impressive sledding destinations like Art Hill). If you want to get really crazy, Sioux Passage also permits cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Christina Wray.

Want to stay in the city, but don’t want to join the rush to Art Hill? Give Compton Hill Reservoir Park a try. Sure, it’s better known for its water tower, but it also has a sledding hill waiting for you to experience. Photo courtesy of Instagram / angiestewartsanders.