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Chicago, IL

Cricket Hill

Cricket Hill in Chicago is listed as a sledding spot by WBEZ Chicago (2023). The land manager does not list it, so check posted signs.

Used locally
Illustrative image

At a glance

Lights
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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
Not stated by source

Details and source

StatusUsed locally Named by news, tourism or a local guide, not the land manager.
AddressChicago, IL
Notes from sourceNot stated by source
SourceWBEZ Chicago (2023)
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin41.96434, -87.64277 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Cricket Hill?

WBEZ Chicago (2023) names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the land manager's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Cricket Hill have lights for night sledding?

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

Where is Cricket Hill?

Chicago, IL. It's one of 15 hills on our Chicago list.