# Flagstaff Hill at Boston Common: Historic Family Sledding Beneath the Soldiers Monument > Place to go for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; sledding permitted whenever natural snow accumulation allows - Where: Boston Common - Flagstaff Hill, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111 - Ages: All ages; multiple slope angles offer safe gentle glides for toddlers and exciting runs for older children - Price: Completely free open access; bring your own sled or snow tube - Schedule: Open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; sledding permitted whenever natural snow accumulation allows - Organizer: Boston Parks and Recreation Department - Official page: https://www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/flagstaff-hill-at-boston-common-historic-family-sledding-beneath-the-s--listing-b6faae2a2ed559a3217392a7 ## About Located right in the center of Boston Common beneath the historic Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Flagstaff Hill is downtown Boston's premier winter sledding spot. On snow days, families with sleds, saucers, and snow tubes gather on the hill for fast runs that send kids gliding out onto the broad Common lawns. The hill features varied grades: gentle, rolling inclines on the upper slopes are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, while the steeper western descent towards Charles Street provides thrilling speed for older kids. 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