East Cincinnati's Best Sledding and Ice Skating Venues

We are all looking for ways to get out of the house this winter! Macaroni KID East Cincinnati has put together a list of the best sledding hills and outdoor ice skating rinks around town.

Know of an attraction or have a favorite winter activity in East Cincinnati you don't see listed here? Let us know at mackideastcincinnati@macaronikid.com!

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Best sledding hills

Montgomery Park

10105 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery OH 45242

This park also has a covered picnic table area, playground, swings, and beautiful scenery.

Sharon Woods Park

3700 Park 42 Dr, Sharonville, OH 45241

Sharon Woods is part of the "Great Parks of Hamilton County" system and requires a vehicle permit ($5/daily or $10/annual pass for Hamilton County residents). These are available for free from Cincinnati Public Library branches if you plan ahead and reserve one. Sledding is best near the Cardinal Crest Meadow Shelter.

Stanberry Park

2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati OH 45230

This park in the Mount Washington neighborhood has a good walking trail that winds through the woods when/if the kids get tired of sledding.

Summit Park

4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242

This park is huge and there are many options for sledding. Try them all!

Best ice skating locations

Some local ice rinks close at the end of January, but that is when winter is just getting started, so here are the locations where you can continue to ice skate during the rest of the winter season (click the links for more information):

50 West Brewing Company

7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Open most days starting at 12:00noon, and free for kids under 4. The 50 West Brewing Company is open until February 28th, 2022.

Fountain Square (downtown Cincinnati)

520 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

The rink at Fountain Square also features bumper cars! It'll remain open until February 21st, 2022.