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Ames, IA

Gateway Hills Park

Gateway Hills Park in Ames is listed as a sledding spot by Discover Ames. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

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Lights
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Hours
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Status phone
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Restrooms
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Cost
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Parking
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Steepness
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Rentals
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Tubing
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Rules
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Run length
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Kid area
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Approx. drop
About 19 ft (approx. drop, USGS elevation data)

Details and source

StatusLocal mention Mentioned by local news or a guide. The park or city does not list it.
Address1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr., Ames, IA
Notes from sourceCity lists park hours of 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and off-street parking.
Local noteNot stated by source
Check conditionsCheck current conditions on the source page
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SourceDiscover Ames
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin42.01053, -93.64934 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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    Short answers

    Is sledding allowed at Gateway Hills Park?

    Discover Ames names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

    Does Gateway Hills Park have lights for night sledding?

    Lights are not stated by the source. Plan on daylight.

    Where is Gateway Hills Park?

    1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr., Ames, IA. It's one of 1 hills on our Ames list.

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