Posted in Missouri December 29, 2020 by

You’ll Feel Like A Kid Again When You Sled Down One Of Missouri’s Best Winter Spots, Art Hill at Forest Park

Wintertime means tons of outdoor fun, especially after it snows. Remember how much fun we had sledding when we were kids? Well, why should all of that fun take place in our memories? Next time we’ve had a lovely snowstorm, make your way to Forest Park in Missouri, where you can spend the day zipping down Art Hill.

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Bundle up for a day of adventure at Forest Park in St. Louis, particularly popular for Art Hill, a massive sledding hill.
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Thrill-seekers have been trudging up Art Hill with sleds in tow for more than a century. If you’ve not been to this popular winter spot, you’re in for a treat.
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Bring your sled to the art museum; plop it on the snowy ground in front of the statue of St. Louis, and…away you go.
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Art Hill leads straight to the water, which is typically walled off by hay bales. However, don’t 100 percent count on those hay bales protecting you from landing in the icy water.
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Expect a ton of riders on the hill but, fortunately, the hill is plenty big to fit just about everyone. You’ll also need an abundance of energy to climb back up the hill after each run.
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Once you’ve had your fill of sledding (if that’s even possible), you might want to check out all of the other winter activities at Forest Park, including ice skating.
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Lace up your skates for an afternoon or an evening of gliding around Steinberg Skating Rink, which is usually open from November through late February.
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If you prefer a brisk walk, set off on one of the six hiking trails that runs through the 1,300-acre park. You can also go cross-country skiing.
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Head to the website of Forest Park for more information. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you ever gone sled riding down Art Hill at Forest Park in Missouri? Where’s your favorite spot to go sledding in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! If you’re up for a day of snow tubing, fly down the 1,000-foot hill at Hidden Valley Resort in Wildwood.

Address: Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO, USA