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Shaker Heights, OH

Thornton Park

Thornton Park in Shaker Heights is listed as a sledding spot by Reddit r/Cleveland thread, Jan. 26, 2023. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

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Details and source

StatusHidden gem · Mentioned by locals Named by locals in a public thread, dated in the source line. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.
AddressShaker Heights, OH
Notes from sourceNamed by locals in a Reddit thread. A local said "the hill is huge and steep." Park sledding rules not stated by source.
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SourceReddit r/Cleveland thread, Jan. 26, 2023
Checked2026-10-29
Map pin41.46925, -81.53405 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Thornton Park?

Reddit r/Cleveland thread, Jan. 26, 2023 names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-29. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Thornton Park have lights for night sledding?

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

Where is Thornton Park?

Shaker Heights, OH. It's one of 20 hills on our Cleveland list.

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