We will all be looking for ways to get out of the house this winter in Columbus, Ohio! So Macaroni KID Northwest Columbus has put together a list to help you find fun things to do this winter with your family in Columbus during the winter months.
Know of an attraction or have a favorite winter activity in (or a quick drive from) Columbus you don't see listed here? Let us know at heathers@macaronikid.com!
- Mad River Mountain, Bellefontaine, Skiing and tubing available {tubing opening day December 26, 2024}
- Snow Trails, Mansfield, Skiing and tubing available {opening day December 14, 2024}
- Dublin, Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr.
- Gallant Woods Preserve, Delaware
- Hickory Woods Park, Delaware
- North Orange Park, Glen Oak Park Sled Hill
- Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
- Delaware State Park, Delaware
- Highbanks Park, Lewis Center (2 sledding hills in the Big Meadows Picnic Area, one for children age 10 and younger)
- Northwest Kiwanas Park, Upper Arlington
- Sunny 95 Park, Upper Arlington
- Thompson Park, Upper Arlington
- Park Boulevard Park, Worthington (formerly known as 'Devil's Hill')
- Quarry Trails, Columbus
- Marysville Park
- Marysville Reservoir Park (sledding & walking trail)
- Sharon Woods, Westerville (Features two sledding hills, one of them a bunny hill for small children. Entrance is a short distance north of the main park entrance.)
- Battelle Darby Creek, Galloway, also Ice Skating Pond
- Scioto Audubon, Columbus (between the bocce courts and the Columbus Rotary obstacle course)
- Scioto Grove, Grove City (park at the Arrowhead Picnic Area)
- Blacklick Woods, Reynoldsburg (located on the golf course)
- Blues Creek Park, Ostrander
- Whetstone Park of Roses
- Glenwood Park, W Broad St.
- Big Run Park, Clime St, South West Cbus
- Miller's Park, Bexley (On Parkview Ave north of Broad, near Maryland Ave)
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING: check websites or social media to determine if their rinks are open and safe for skating
- Alum Creek State Park (also snowmobiling, ice fishing)
- Dublin's Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink 24 AND Coffman Park Ice Rink (currently closed)
- Antrim Park, Olentangy River Rd
- Blendon Woods, Westerville
- Battelle Darby Creek, Galloway,
- Glen Oak Park (as of publishing time this is listed as closed)
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
- Blendon Woods, Westerville
- Marysville City Park, Marysville
- Highbanks Metro Park, Lewis Center: The Coyote Run Trail (3.5 miles) and the Scenic River Trail (0.6 miles) are reserved for use as cross-country ski trails when conditions are suitable.
- Delaware State Park, Delaware (also ice fishing)
- Battelle Darby Creek, Galloway, The Dyer Mill Ski Trail is reserved for cross-country skiing when snow conditions are right.
- Prairie Oaks, West Jefferson: the 5.7-mile Bridle Trail and 2.5-mile Coneflower Trail
BE IN THE KNOW THIS WINTER: SNOW REMOVAL
- Dublin's SnowGo
Note that these are sled at our own risk and you are encouraged to check out the links to confirm that the rinks or hills are open.
More winter fun!
Here are some craft ideas, recipes, and more to help you fill these winter days in Columbus Ohio:
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