The snow is here, so we might as well make the best of it. All I know is that when I was a kid, snow was magical. Dad would make my two brothers and I put on our snowsuits, hats and mittens. He would pile our sleds into the truck, and we’d head out to a hill. I think Dad used us as an excuse to go sledding for himself lol. He was always a big kid. When we got back home, Mom would make us hot cocoa, then we’d go back outside and build a snowman in the yard. Sledding is one of the brightest memories I have with my family growing up. If you have kids, sledding might also give them a bright memory to hold onto.
These are the local sledding spots I’ve found:
Cedar Rapids:
- Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
- Jones Park
- Mt. Trashmore
Marion:
- Bowman Woods Elementary
- Thomas Park
- Wanatee Park
Iowa City:
- Behind Weber Elementary
- Hunter’s Run Park
- Behind West High
- Behind Longfellow Elementary
- Old Hoover Elementary, by Court Street
- Hickory Hill
Waterloo:
- Hickory Hills Park
- Hope Mountain Park
- Valley View Park
- Bontrager Park
Cedar Falls:
- Near Sartori Memorial Hospital, and Holmes Junior High
La Porte City:
- La Porte City Golf Course
