Winter Family Fun- Sledding, Ice Skating, and Cross-Country Skiing in Birmingham, Troy, Clawson, and Nearby
Sledding:
Sledding:
Birmingham:
Lincoln Hills Golf Course- 2666 W 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Phone- 248-530-1670
Recommended- All ages, 2 sides- one for older, more daring folks, smaller side for younger kids
Notes- Free, but call to make sure sledding is available
Lincoln Hills Golf Course- 2666 W 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Phone- 248-530-1670
Recommended- All ages, 2 sides- one for older, more daring folks, smaller side for younger kids
Notes- Free, but call to make sure sledding is available
Booth Park- Harmon at North Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009
Recommended- younger children
Notes- Free
Recommended- younger children
Notes- Free
Nearby:
Beverly Hills:
Beverly Park- 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025
Recommended- All ages, 2 sides- one for older, more daring folks, smaller side for younger kids
Notes- Free
Detroit:
The Rink at Campus Martius Park-
Notes- Admission- Adults $8, Child (12 and under) $7, Senior (50+) $7. Skate rental available. Hours Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-Midnight, Sat 10 a.m.-Midnight, Sun. Noon-8 p.m.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park-
Notes- Admission- Adults $8, Child (12 and under) $7, Senior (50+) $7. Skate rental available. Hours Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-Midnight, Sat 10 a.m.-Midnight, Sun. Noon-8 p.m.
Madison Heights:
Civic Center Park- 300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071
Recommended- All ages, 2 hills, large hill has 2 sides- steep and can be very fast on icy days, very small hill for those under 5 years old as well
Notes- Free, no attendant present, so sled with caution, especially on icy days
Civic Center Park- 300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071
Recommended- All ages, 2 hills, large hill has 2 sides- steep and can be very fast on icy days, very small hill for those under 5 years old as well
Notes- Free, no attendant present, so sled with caution, especially on icy days
Rochester Hills:
Bloomer Park- 375 John R. Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
Recommended- All ages, multiple areas to sled.
Notes- $5 admission, attendant on hand at entrance or on the hill to advise on snow conditions
Borden Park- John R between Hamlin and Auburn, Rochester Hills, MI
Recommended- All ages, great for families with young children
Notes- Free
Recommended- All ages, great for families with young children
Notes- Free
Shelby Township:
Stony Creek Metropark- 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone- 586-781-4242
Recommended- All ages, multiple runs and types available
Notes- Free, great winter sport park- toboggan, snow tube, or sled, in addition to cross-country skiing
West Bloomfield:
Marshbank Park- 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324
Website- www.westbloomfieldparks.org/
Notes- Free
Marshbank Park- 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324
Website- www.westbloomfieldparks.org/
Notes- Free
Outdoor Ice Skating
Birmingham:
Barnum Park- 1101 Pierce St., Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone- 248-530-1700
Notes- Open during daylight hours. Call for conditions and available hockey times.
Birmingham:
Barnum Park- 1101 Pierce St., Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone- 248-530-1700
Notes- Open during daylight hours. Call for conditions and available hockey times.
Nearby:
Rochester Hills:
Spencer Park at Carter Lake- 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI
Phone- 248-656-4657
Notes- Open during daylight hours. Separate hockey and ice skating areas. Spencer park entry fee is $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents of Rochester Hills.
Royal Oak:
The Detroit Zoo- 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone- 248-541-5717
Notes- Open daily 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., weather permitting. A 25-minute skating session is $7 per person ages 4 and older, includes skates. $3 admission if you bring your own ice skates.
Exchange Park- Campbell & Montrose, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone- 248-246-3180
Notes- Free for ice skating, but no hockey allowed. Call ahead for ice conditions and availability.
Phone- 248-246-3180
Notes- Free for ice skating, but no hockey allowed. Call ahead for ice conditions and availability.
Grant Park- 598 E. Irving Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone- 248-246-3180
Notes- Free for ice skating, but no hockey allowed. Call ahead for ice conditions and availability.
Shelby Township:
Stony Creek Metropark- 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI
Phone- 586-781-4242
Notes- Park entry fee is required to use ice skating area. Call ahead for ice conditions and availability.
Warren:
City Square- 29000 S. Civic Center Blvd., Warren, MI 48093
Phone- 586-574-4518
Notes- Free, hours Mon-Thurs 3-9 p.m., Fri 3-10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Ice skating rental is available.
Cross Country Skiing
Birmingham:
Lincoln Hills Golf Course- 2666 W 14 Mile Rd Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone- 248-530-1670
Notes- Call ahead for conditions and availability. Cross country skiing and sledding available.
Lincoln Hills Golf Course- 2666 W 14 Mile Rd Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone- 248-530-1670
Notes- Call ahead for conditions and availability. Cross country skiing and sledding available.
Troy:
Sylvan Glen Golf Course- 5725 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085
Phone- 248-619-7600
Notes- In the winter season, the golf course also serves as an excellent cross-country skiing venue.
Nearby:
Rochester Hills:
Spencer Park- 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone- 248-656-4657
Notes- Spencer park entry fee is $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents of Rochester Hills. Open Thurs-Sun, but call ahead for conditions and availability.
Spencer Park- 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone- 248-656-4657
Notes- Spencer park entry fee is $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents of Rochester Hills. Open Thurs-Sun, but call ahead for conditions and availability.
Bloomer Park- 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone- 248-656-4753
Notes- Free, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, and sledding available, depending on conditions.
Yates Park- 1991 E. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone- 248-656-4753
Notes- Free, open 8 a.m.-dusk
Shelby Township:
Stony Creek Metropark- 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone- 586-781-4242
Notes- Park entry fee required. Cross-country ski rental available on weekends.
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