Find the best toboggan hills and sledding spots in Toronto and the GTA. From legendary runs at Riverdale Park and High Park to hidden gems across every neighbourhood.
The most popular toboggan hills include Riverdale Park West (steep, with great downtown views), Christie Pits Park, Centennial Park (with a dedicated toboggan run and chalet), Sunnybrook Park, Earl Bales Park (with a ski hill and toboggan chalet), and Humber Valley — Sgt Ryan Russell Parkette. The City of Toronto designates 49 approved toboggan hills.
Yes — all City of Toronto toboggan hills are completely free to use. Some parks, like Centennial Park, have a small toboggan rental fee if you don't bring your own. Bring your own sled, crazy carpet, or inflatable tube for the best experience.
Toboggan hills open whenever there is adequate snow cover — typically after the first significant snowfall, usually December through February. Hills close when snow melts or when ice conditions become unsafe. The City posts official hill status updates online. Natural snow can be unpredictable; some winters are much better than others.
Toboggan hills are free, ungroomed slopes in city parks for sliding down on sleds, crazy carpets, or tubes. Ski hills near Toronto (Blue Mountain, Glen Eden, Dagmar) are managed resorts with lifts, groomed runs, and rental equipment — typically a 1–2 hour drive from the city and require paid lift tickets.
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