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Inside: Mule Hill, Cahill Park, Kletzsch Park, Mount Bayside, Brown Deer Park
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Just like that, it’s WINTER. Here’s your bonus guide to making the most of all the snow we’re getting this weekend, with the best sled hills in the North Shore. Want to look beyond the local options? You can check out the comprehensive sled hills of Greater Milwaukee.
Kletzsch Park
Address: 6560 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209
Kletzsch Park earns its reputation as one of the North Shore's best sledding destination by offering varied terrain that accommodates different skill levels. The 100+ acre park features gentle slopes perfect for first-time sledders alongside steeper sections that deliver genuine thrills for older children. The picturesque Milwaukee River provides a stunning winter backdrop - check out the waterfall in winter!
Parking and access: Free parking in multiple lots throughout the grounds, with accessible spaces available near the sledding area.
Cahill Park
Address: Intersection of E. Hampton Road and N. Lydell Avenue
A small sledding berm on the water retention basin provides ideal terrain for the youngest sledders. Not the most exciting drops, but perfect for beginners or convenient neighborhood access.
Parking and access: Available in the park lot or nearby street.
Facilities: Large warming house with restrooms.The warming house can be reserved for private events through the Recreation Department.
Mule Hill at Mee-Quon Park
Address: 13543 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon
Mule Hill at Mee-Kwon Park offers something rare: a long, gentle grade that accommodates all ages combined with a warming house and adjacent ice skating pond.
Parking: Shared parking lot with Mee-Kwon Golf Course; fishing pond with picnic tables on the north side provides additional gathering space.
Facilities: Warming house available at the pond.
Mount Bayside
Address: Corner of Fairy Chasm Road and Regent Road
The affectionately nicknamed "Mount Bayside" at Ellsworth Park won't win awards for height, but its exceptionally wide slope makes it one of the safest and most family-friendly options in the region. The broad terrain prevents the collision risks common at narrower hills, and gentle edges offer protected space for beginners.
Parking: Lot available on the west side of the sledding hill off Fairy Chasm Road; additional parking in the Village Hall South Parking Lot. The village requests no street parking.
Brown Deer Park
Address: 7835 N. Green Bay Road, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Brown Deer Park provides the only lit option in the immediate North Shore area, and is a short but exceptionally steep hill that demands respect. Described locally as having a "50-degree drop that's not for the faint of heart," the run delivers an adrenaline rush in seconds.
Parking: Ample free parking in multiple lots; use the lots nearest the boathouse for closest access to the hill.
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Nicolet Rec Classes
The Nicolet Recreation Department offers 171 Winter/Spring programs and activities at 24 different locations across the community for toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and senior adults! This edition includes 30 new programs including Youth Nature Classes and Yoga Fitness Classes. Browse the bulletin online. Online registration for 2026 Winter/Spring programs begins Monday, Dec. 8th. You can also fax, mail, walk-in, or use our drop box to register beginning Dec. 22nd.
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
P.S. Forward this guide to anyone still asking, “Where should we go sledding???”
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