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The best sledding spots in Philly

From the art museum steps to the Clark Park bowl

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Philly had a good few snows going into the end of 2017, and 2018 is following suit with the latest winter storm (i.e. “bomb cyclone”). And when there’s a snow day, one will travel—with a sled (or trash can lid or box wrapped in a garbage bag).

So we’ve updated our handy-dandy map of the best sledding spots in the city to help you out. (No, there aren’t a ton of hills in Center City, but there are the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the bold dare devils.) Know of another sweet sledding spot that’s not on the list? Let us know in the comments.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Is this an entirely safe sledding location? No! Is it fun to sled down the Rocky steps? Yes! The choice is yours, Philadelphia.

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Burholme Park

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The site of a historic mansion, Burholme Park is also home to a large, well-known hill. It gets crowded, but there’s lots of room.

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Thomas Mansion

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If you go behind the Thomas Mansion, you’ll find a slope with a good grade known as Tommy’s Hill.

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Clark Park

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The bowl on the south side of Clark Park is perfect for families and sledders who are looking for gentle, but speedy sledding. Even if you don’t have a proper sledding device, chances are you’ll find some abandoned ones lying around.

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Belmont Plateau

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Belmont Plateau is worth a visit during any season, but its gentle slope makes it a popular spot for sledding come winter. Plus, the city’s skyline views can’t be beat. 

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The Watch Tower in Chestnut Hill

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The Water Tower in Chestnut Hill has lots of different hills, so it’s suitable for different levels of sledding ability. 

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Lemon Hill

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There are steep hills all around Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. The historic Federal-style mansion at the top makes for a nice backdrop.

Fernhill Park

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There’s a mix of small and steep slopes at this Germantown park, perfect for kids and dare-devils alike.

Walnut Lane Golf Course

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Golf courses are often great places for sledding, and this one is no exception.  Though some golf courses forbid sledding on their grounds, this one gives permission, according to sledriding.com.

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Juniata Golf Club

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The 1st hole at this 85-acre golf course is another popular place for sledding in the winter. 

Wissinoming Park

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A Curbed reader tipped us off to this sledding spot near the corner of Cheltenham and  Frankford in this Northeast Philly park. “Anyone who grew up, or lives in Wissinoming, Frankford, and Oxford Circle has likely sledded on that hill.”

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Is this an entirely safe sledding location? No! Is it fun to sled down the Rocky steps? Yes! The choice is yours, Philadelphia.

Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images

Burholme Park

The site of a historic mansion, Burholme Park is also home to a large, well-known hill. It gets crowded, but there’s lots of room.

A post shared by ⛵️ ⚓️ (@amiewilk) on

Thomas Mansion

If you go behind the Thomas Mansion, you’ll find a slope with a good grade known as Tommy’s Hill.

A post shared by Michael Perez (@wastedpixel) on

Clark Park

The bowl on the south side of Clark Park is perfect for families and sledders who are looking for gentle, but speedy sledding. Even if you don’t have a proper sledding device, chances are you’ll find some abandoned ones lying around.

A post shared by Kathryn Manz (@kathrynmanz) on

Belmont Plateau

Belmont Plateau is worth a visit during any season, but its gentle slope makes it a popular spot for sledding come winter. Plus, the city’s skyline views can’t be beat. 

A post shared by Renee W (@nazerbangs) on

The Watch Tower in Chestnut Hill

The Water Tower in Chestnut Hill has lots of different hills, so it’s suitable for different levels of sledding ability. 

A post shared by Jen Carmody (@stewmody) on

Lemon Hill

There are steep hills all around Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. The historic Federal-style mansion at the top makes for a nice backdrop.

Fernhill Park

There’s a mix of small and steep slopes at this Germantown park, perfect for kids and dare-devils alike.

Walnut Lane Golf Course

Golf courses are often great places for sledding, and this one is no exception.  Though some golf courses forbid sledding on their grounds, this one gives permission, according to sledriding.com.

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Juniata Golf Club

The 1st hole at this 85-acre golf course is another popular place for sledding in the winter. 

Wissinoming Park

A Curbed reader tipped us off to this sledding spot near the corner of Cheltenham and  Frankford in this Northeast Philly park. “Anyone who grew up, or lives in Wissinoming, Frankford, and Oxford Circle has likely sledded on that hill.”

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