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Michigan · 6 hills

Sledding hills in Detroit

All 6 hills on this page come straight from the land manager's own listings, which is less common than you'd think.

  • 6 hills
  • 6 official
  • 0 used locally
  • 1 lit
  • Checked 2026-10-28
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The list reaches past Detroit into Shelby Township, Milford, Brownstown, Harrison Township, White Lake and New Boston.

Night sledding: Willow Metropark has lights according to the source.

Pulled from 1 source: Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

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Stony Creek Metropark

Shelby Township, MI

  • Lights: Lights ?
  • Cost: Cost ?
  • Parking: Parking ?
  • Steepness: Slope ?

Hills at Gladeview and West Branch picnic areas. Bring your own sled.

Source: Huron-Clinton Metroparks · checked 2026-10-28

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Lake Erie Metropark

Brownstown, MI

  • Lights: Lights ?
  • Cost: Cost ?
  • Parking: Parking ?
  • Steepness: Slope ?

Large hill near the Great Wave pool complex.

Source: Huron-Clinton Metroparks · checked 2026-10-28

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Willow Metropark

New Boston, MI

  • Lights: Lit
  • Cost: Cost ?
  • Parking: Parking ?
  • Steepness: Slope ?

Several hills, one of them lit.

Source: Huron-Clinton Metroparks · checked 2026-10-28

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Quick answers

How many sledding hills are there in Detroit?

6 spots are listed here: 6 official (named by the city, county or park district) and 0 used locally (named only by news, tourism or family guides). Each links to its source.

Are there lighted sledding hills in Detroit?

Yes, 1: Willow Metropark. Lights and hours can change, so check the source page.

Is sledding free in Detroit?

0 of 6 sources say free, 0 say paid, and the other 6 don't state a price. Public park hills are usually free, but confirm before you go.

Is sledding allowed in every Detroit park?

Not necessarily. We found no single rule covering every park in the Detroit area. Hills labeled Official are on a land manager's list; for the 0 Used locally spots, look for posted signs.

When was this list last checked?

Every hill on this page was checked against its source on 2026-10-28. If something changed, use the "Was this info right?" button on the hill.