When the snow starts to pile up, it’s time to get out and enjoy some winter activities. One of the most fun activities for kids is sledding. This is a fun, enjoyable, and classic winter activity that is highly affordable and can create so many great memories. Young or old, sledding can bring out the kid in all of us. The Bountiful benches have some great sledding spots that are easy to access and offer a fun opportunity to get out and play. From slow rolling small hills perfect for little ones, to more adventurous descents, there’s something for the kid in all of us. While not a definitive list, here’s a little kickstart to your sledding adventures for the season. 

Mueller Park Junior High School: Located at 955 East 1800 South, Bountiful, this is an area classic. Mueller Park is probably one of the neighborhood’s best and most well-known sledding areas. It features multiple sledding options with the main hill being one of the longer and more steep hills at the park. There are several other routes that are less steep and not nearly as long. This park is great for the whole crew since there are plenty of options for sledders of all abilities. There is a large, paved parking lot that is perfect for hanging out and sipping cocoa after the sledding festivities.

Lewis Park: Located at 275 East Lewis Park Drive, Bountiful, this is a great, and usually less crowded park for sledding. This is a great spot for younger kids since the main hill has a nice gentle roll to it and is not as steep as other parks. Still, this can be a fun place to sled and play on a snowy playground. This park has plenty of space and a paved parking lot for easy access.

Gateway Parks at Eaglewood Golf Course: Did you know that Eaglewood Golf Course will feature a tubing hill this winter? Coming soon, this paid attraction is hoping to open as soon as the weather permits. Each of these parks offers tons of amenities such as a moving carpet to take you uphill, fire pits, and heated restrooms. Tickets are good for an hour and a half, with warming zones for spectators. Snow making is currently in progress and should be an exciting opportunity for local tubing enthusiasts. Check their website for further information.

Another good spot, a little more centrally located, is West Bountiful City Park, at 550 W. 1600 North, West Bountiful. This is a large park that features a prominent large hill. Lots of room and open space can be found at this park. Sledding can be such a fun activity to share with kids, and we never truly outgrow the feeling of flying down a powdery hill. Hopefully, winter will have some great snow for us in store soon. Be sure to get out and enjoy the season. λ