Winter Fun Guide

When it comes to all the great ways to have fun this winter, Toledo.com has you covered! We've compiled the biggest and best listing of great places to ski, snowboard, tube, sled, and skate within Ohio and Michigan. Whether it's the thrill of the moguls, the serenity of a wooded trail, or catching some serious air-time on a sled, there's truly something for everyone this winter. 

Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing Resorts
Cross Country Skiing
Skating & Hockey
Sledding
Curling 

Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing Resorts
 

Alpine Valley
Chesterland, OH
http://www.alpinevalleyohio.com/

• Downhill Skiing - Multiple lifts, broad runs, and woodland trails
• Snowboarding - Board lift, and XTreme Park with rails and halfpipe
• Lighted Slopes
• Rentals
• Lessons
• Lounge and Restaurant
• Package Deals and Special Rates
• Ski and Snowboard Shop
  
  

Big Creek Ski Area
Concord Township, OH
https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandSkiClub/

• Downhill Skiing - Multiple lifts, advanced grooming, and snowmaking
• Night Skiing
• Member-owned and -operated
• Five trails (beginner, intermediate, expert & diamond)
• Free lessons for members ages 4-12 

Boston Mills Brandywine
Peninsula, OH
http://www.bmbw.com/

• Downhill Skiing - Two mountains: Boston Mills and Brandywine, serving all ski levels, multiple lifts
• Snowboarding - Four terrain parks with basic runs, bumps, jumps, rails and other features
• Snow Tubing - Basic chutes, bumps, steep grades
• Rentals
• Lessons
• Package deals and special rates
  
  

Mad River Mountain
Bellefontaine, OH
http://www.skimadriver.com/

• Downhill Skiing - More than 20 slopes and trails, numerous lifts
• Snowboarding - Two terrain parks with beginner features and more advanced jumps
• Snow Tubing - Tube park with easy chutes or aggressive drops, two conveyor lifts
• Rentals
• Lessons
• Package deals and special rates
  
  

Snow Trails
Mansfield, OH
http://www.snowtrails.com/

• Downhill Skiing - Multiple hills and lifts for all levels of ability
• Snowboarding - Three terrain parks: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
• Snow Tubing - Vertical Descent Tubing Park with a variety of chutes and a conveyor lift
• Lessons
• Rentals
• Package deals and special rates
  
  

Alpine Valley
White Lake, MI
http://www.skialpinevalley.com/

• Downhill Skiing - 25 tree-lined slopes, nine chairlifts, four rope tows
• Snowboarding - Three terrain parks and a half pipe, magic carpet board lift
• Rentals
• Group and private lessons for all ages
• Race program
   

Bittersweet Ski Area
Otsego, MI
http://www.skibittersweet.com/

• Downhill Skiing - 20 runs, multiple lifts, carpet lifts, tow ropes
• Snowboarding- Terrain Park with features for all experience levels, separate dedicated lift
• Rentals
• Lessons
  
  

Mt. Brighton
Brighton, MI
http://www.mtbrighton.com/

• Downhill Skiing- Twenty-six trails, five chair lifts
• Snowboarding- Terrain parks with over-rails, boxes, jumps and more
• Rentals
• Lessons 
  
  

Mt. Holly
Holly, MI
http://www.skimtholly.com/

• Downhill Skiing- Nineteen trails, seven lifts, four rope tows, two Wonder Carpets
• Rentals
• Lessons
• Full-service Ski Shop
• Lounge 
  
  

Pine Knob
Clarkston, MI
http://www.skipineknob.com/

• Downhill Skiing- 17 runs, multiple lifts
• Snowboarding- Three Terrain Parks; beginner, intermediate, and big park with rails and jumps
• Lighted slopes
• Lessons
• Rentals
• Lounge

Swiss Valley Ski and Snowboard Area
Jones, MI
http://skiswissvalley.com/

• Downhill Skiing- 11 runs, 225-foot vertical peak, five lifts, four rope tows
• Snowboarding- Beginner Terrain Park and Advanced Terrain Park with tabletops, high spines, grind rails and pyramids for skiers and snowboarders, and twin tippers
• Night Skiing
• Lessons
• Rentals
• Ski & Board Shop
• Lounge
   

Timber Ridge Ski Area
Gobles, MI
http://www.timberridgeski.com/

• Downhill Skiing - Multiple runs and lifts
• Snowboarding - Two Terrain parks: Pumpkin Park with boxes and jumps for beginners and Walnut Park for advanced riders with rails, jumps, slides, bonks, and kickers
• Snow Tubing - Multiple chutes

Cross Country Skiing

Maumee Bay State Park
Oregon, OH
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/maumee-bay-state-park
Cross-country skiing is permitted on the Mouse Trail

Metroparks Toledo
https://metroparkstoledo.com/outdoor-adventures/cross-country-skiing/
Trails in all nine Metroparks of Toledo are rated for beginning skiers.  All unpaved trails and open playfields in the Metroparks are suitable for cross-country skiing.
Cross country trails at Oak Openings and Secor are maintained.
Also keep an eye on the Metroparks Facebook page for special snow events.

Wood County Park District
Bowling Green, OH
Pop-up snowshoeing is available by registration.

Skating & Hockey

Slater Family Ice Arena at BGSU
417 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, OH
https://www.bgsu.edu/ice-arena.html

• Open Skate
• Skate Shop with a wide variety of services performed on site
• Skating Lessons for all ages
• League Play Hockey
• Drop-In Hockey
• Family Drop-In Hockey

The Cube Ice Arena
3430 N. Main St., Findlay, OH
https://www.findlayohio.com/government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/the-cube-ice-arena

• Open Skate
• Skating Lessons
• Birthday Party Facilities
• Skate Sharpening and Supplies

Arrington Ice Arena
Adrian College Campus, Adrian, MI
http://adrian.edu/campus-life/arrington-ice-arena/

• Public Skate
• Drop-In Hockey
• Youth Hockey League
• Over-30 Hockey Association
• Private Rentals

 
Curling

Black Swamp Curling Center
Bowling Green, OH
https://bgcurlingclub.com/ 

• Learn to Curl Classes
• Private/Corporate events
• Leagues
• Youth Programs (Middle School, High School)
• Bonspiels (Tournaments)
• University/College programs
• Beginners are always welcome!

Sledding

Blue Creek Metropark
7035 Providence St., Whitehouse, OH
The former Nona France Quarry on State Route 64 (Waterville Street) and Providence Street, in Whitehouse/Waterville Township,,has one of the area's tallest sledding hills. Open 7 a.m. until dark.

Glass City Metropark
983 Front St., Toledo, OH
A lighted sledding hill provides great views of the Maumee River, Waite High School and three bridges: Veterans Memorial Skyway, Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne. Entrances on Front Street at E. Broadway (main entrance), Morrison Street and Main Street.

Pearson Metropark
761 S. Lallendorf Rd., Oregon, OH
Lights allow for nighttime sledding on the sledding hill. The hill is next to Parking Lot 1, just across from the lake, where you can skate under lights when the ice is safe.

Side Cut Metropark
1025 W, River Rd., Maumee, OH
The Wagener Sledding Hill is located at the Silver Lake area at Side Cut. The addition of lights allows the fun to continue after dark.

Maumee Bay State Park
1400 State Park Rd., Oregon, OH
A 70-foot high hill is relatively steep with a long slope. It is west of the beach parking lot.

Ottawa Park
Ottawa Parkway, Toledo, OH
Three hills can be found throughout this park, ranging from small beginner hills to more moderate and steep slopes: two between the Amphitheater and the golf course, and one on the east side of Upton, between North Cove and Ottawa Dr.

Navarre Park
1001 White St., Toledo, OH
This moderately sized hill is steep and bumpy in places but can offer a great ride.

Northview High School
5403 Silica Dr., Sylvania, OH
This hill is lighted at night from a nearby school parking lot. The hill is very long and moderately sloped. Riders often build jumps and bumps to make the ride more exciting. There is a creek at the end of the hill, but each ride lands far enough away so any danger is minimal.

Harroun Community Park
5500 Main St., Sylvania, OH (at the rear of St. Joseph Church parking lot)
Located in Harroun Park, parts of the hill can offer even the most adventurous sledder a thrill. The hill is very steep and offers a short, fast ride among grooves and bumps in the slope. There is also a tamer hill located near the Lathrop House with a warming station.

Homecoming Hill at Homecoming Park
715 Lawrence Ave., Wauseon, OH
This hill boasts an average run-length of 100-feet. It is a moderate height and gives riders a long, fast ride.