5 Ways to Enjoy the Snow at Stony Creek: Sledding, Snowshoeing and More

Stony Creek Metropark is home to a variety of snow sports, including sledding, snowboarding and snowshoeing, to name a few.

A $5 daily permit gets you in the park, while a $25 annual permit provides year-round entry. The park is open during the winter months from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Check the park website for snow conditions.

Sledding

Sledding hills are located at the Gladeview and West Branch picnic areas.

Tobogganing

A toboggan hill is located at the West Branch picnic area, near the “F” parking lot.

Snowboarding

A designated "snowboards only" hill can be found near the Gladeview picnic area. Snowboards must be tethered to rider's ankles.

Cross-Country Skiing

Stony Creek boasts 13 miles of marked and groomed cross-country ski trails, covering level to hilly terrain. 

Ski rentals are available at the golf course clubhouse weekends only. The rental fee of $10 includes skis, boots and poles for half a day. Rental begins at 9 a.m. with the last rental at 3 p.m. Skis must be returned to the building by 5 p.m.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoe rentals are $5 per person and available at the Nature Center Monday through Friday beginning at 1 p.m. and weekends beginning at 10 a.m. Last rental is 3 p.m. all days. Rentals are for three hours. Snowshoes must be returned to the Nature Center by 4 p.m.