It’s that time of year again – when ordinary landscapes are transformed into sparkling winter wonderlands.
If white slopes and rushing, chilly air is what you long for, you don’t have to travel farther than three Upper Arlington parks. All close at dusk.
Sunny 95 Park
Located off of Langston Drive near Greensview Drive, this park is surrounded by a wooded area full of pine trees. Sunny 95 boasts the steepest hill in the three local parks, though only one side of the hill is available for sledding.
Thompson Park
Located by the Lane Road branch of the Upper Arlington Public Library, this park offers a wide hill, though, again, only one side is available for sledding. There are also a few trees that serve as natural obstacles to liven up the fun.
Northwest Kiwanis Park
This park off Stonehaven Drive near West Henderson Road, which funnels into two baseball fields, offers a wide open, large hill. Sledders can ride down multiple sides of the hill that vary in length and steepness.
Wyman Woods Park
Though this park at Grandview Avenue and Goodale Boulevard has been a well-known destination for sled riders for 40-50 years, extensive renovations have closed it this winter.
Sarah Sole is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
