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Kansas City, MO

Gillham Park

Gillham Park in Kansas City is listed as a sledding spot by KCUR (2023). The land manager does not list it, so check posted signs.

Used locallyGentle
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At a glance

Lights
Not stated by source
Cost
Not stated by source
Parking
Not stated by source
Steepness
Gentle
Rentals
Not stated by source
Tubing
Not stated by source

Details and source

StatusUsed locally Named by news, tourism or a local guide, not the land manager.
Address41st St. & Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO
Notes from sourceSmaller slopes near the baseball diamond.
SourceKCUR (2023)
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin39.05043, -94.5792 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Gillham Park?

KCUR (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 Gillham Park have lights for night sledding?

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

Where is Gillham Park?

41st St. & Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO. It's one of 13 hills on our Kansas City list.