We know, for many people it’s a love-hate relationship with snow. It makes already bad commutes horrible, and it’s a pain to shovel. And we get more than enough here in Illinois. But snow lends itself to one awesome activity: sledding! You get to feel like a kid again flying down the snow-covered hill, and for a lot of people, there are plenty of nearby and free options to go play on. Just in case the groundhog predicts an early spring, let’s seize the day and get out there and sled at one of these fun sledding hills in Illinois.

1. Riverside Sledding Hill
Riverside, IL 60546, USA
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This great hill is located in the neighborhood of Riverside. It's a well-known and beloved sledding hill in Illinois.
2. Soldier Field Sledding Hill
Soldier Field Sled Hill, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Wow, it's worth going sledding here just for the view!
3. Poop Hill
Kankakee, IL, USA
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Given its location next to the wastewater treatment plant, if the smell fits, the name becomes Poop Hill. The name may be odd, but we promise you, this is the place to sled in Kankakee.
4. Hickory Hills Sledding Hill
8047 W 91st Pl, Hickory Hills, IL 60457, USA
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If you're in Bridgeview, Hickory Hills is definitely where you should sled.

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5. Swallow Cliff
11918 South La Grange Road, Palos Park, IL 60464, USA
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In Swallow Cliff, which is a national park located in Palos Park, there is some premium sledding.
6. Commons Park
Commons Park, Park Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA
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Commons Park in North Riverside also offers some great sledding.
7. Vernon Hills Park District
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This hill in Vernon Hills can make you go pretty darn fast.
8. Caldwell Woods
Caldwell Woods, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
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Located in Chicago, this is some of the best sledding in the city. Be sure to check out the Forest Preserves of Cook County ​​website for more information on this sledding hill.
9. Pleasant Ridge Park
Fairview Heights, IL, USA
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You will have a super fun time sledding in Fairview Heights at Pleasant Ridge Park.

Have you been to any of these places? What are some of your favorite sledding hills in Illinois? Let us know in the comments. We would love to hear from you!

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