By Melissa Hicks
Four kid-friendly sledding destinations are close to Fishers residents. Families can bundle up and bring sleds and toboggans for local winter fun.
Heritage Park at White River at 10595 Eller Rd., Fishers
Heritage Park has a gentle slope. Drive until the road ends in a parking lot at the top of the hill. Restrooms are available.
Cool Creek Park at 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel
Cool Creek Park has four sledding spots from which to choose. After you arrive at the park, turn left and drive until you reach the parking lot where you will be able to see the hill. The first spot is just a short walk from a wooden bridge over the creek at the bottom of this hill. The second spot is on the other side of a thin tree line. It is an ideal place for little ones because it has a good incline and plenty of room at the bottom to stop. Opposite of these are two steeper spots.
Fort Harrison State Park at 6000 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis
The sledding hill at Fort Harrison is one of the largest hills in the area. There is an entrance fee of $5 per car. Go to the park entrance at Post Rd. and 59th St. and drive up Shafter Road. Parking will be north of the hill. Public restrooms are at the end of the road.
West Park at 2700 W. 116th St. in Carmel
Slide down the north face of the large hill at West Park. Drive in the entrance off 116th St. and follow the road to the parking lot. The hill is a short walk north from the parking lot.
