When the snow is falling in Minnesota (and boy did it really fall this week!), a lot of people get excited to sled, snowmobile, ski, and snowshoe across their favorite local parks. A lot of us seem to forget the vast, empty, inviting state parks, covered in layers of fresh snow, just waiting to be explored. In fact, when it comes to sledding in particular, these 10 parks have some epic sledding hills the likes of which just can’t be compared to most local spots. Check out these parks for a fresh sledding opportunity this weekend, and the chance to experience them when they look like a winter wonderland!

1. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park has so many recreational opportunities, and you can spend the whole winter snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing and snowmobiling.
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Parents can sip hot cocoa in the warming house while they watch their kids sled!
2. Old Mill State Park's rolling hills are even better covered in snow - and make a great spot to sled!
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This park is in Northwest MN, and is one of the least visited, so you can turn the warming house and sledding hill into your personal winter playground.
3. Fort Ridgely State Park is a snow-covered dream in the winter - and boasts a pretty sweet sledding hill!
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Bring your inner tubes and plastic sleds only and enjoy the three sledding areas.
4. Buffalo River State Park is another of our prairie parks that shines in the winter.
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Sled down from the ridge on the gorgeous rolling prairie.
5. Kilen Woods is full of pristine snow and has beautiful rolling hills for some great sledding!
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And they even have a wonderful warming house with a fireplace and picnic tables.

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6. Glendalough State Park is beautiful in every season, but definitely check out this prairie and woods park in the winter!
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There's a great sledding spot by the Prairie Hill Trail parking area.
7. Frontenac State Park is known for its beautiful bluffs along the Mississippi, but below you can find some amazing sledding too.
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It's a win-win with this park, and there's a warming house right next to the sledding spot to keep parents warm.
8. The steep slopes at Upper Sioux Agency State Park make it one of the most fun places to sled - but beware, the hill near the entrance is a challenging one!
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This is definitely the place for teenage sledding!
9. Lake Carlos State Park is stunning in the winter and boasts several spots that are good for sledding and a big warming house.
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It's also an amazing spot for cross-country skiing
10. At Split Rock Creek (not Lighthouse!) State Park you find an amazing sledding hill above the summer boat landing.
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There's even a warming house on top of the hill for parents!

If you have an AMAZING local sledding spot, share it with your MN neighbors in the comments! And be sure to share your sledding photos on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page!

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