# Hopkins Park Sled Hill — DeKalb > Place to go for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: When there is snow; daily during park hours, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes… - Where: Hopkins Park Sled Hill, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 - Ages: All ages (parents/guardians responsible for children) - Price: Residents and non-residents are free to use the Sled Hill at their own risk - Schedule: When there is snow; daily during park hours, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset - Organizer: DeKalb Park District - Official page: https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/sled-hill-and-ice-rink - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 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 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), 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/chicago/activities/hopkins-park-sled-hill-dekalb--listing-d4da2322eb74f0230243bac2 ## About The DeKalb Park District's sled hill in Hopkins Park is free for residents and non-residents whenever there is snow, during regular park hours: daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The park district calls it one of the highest points in DeKalb, with a 52-foot drop from the top flat to the bottom flat and a total run of about 330 feet. Families bring their own sleds and park at the Hopkins Park Shelter. The hill is for sledding only, with no skis or snowboards, and only on the side and in the areas designated for sledding; building ramps or moguls is not allowed, and smoking and alcohol are prohibited. No supervision is provided: users decide whether conditions are right for sledding, and parents and guardians are responsible for their children's safety and behavior. The ice rink at the same park was closed for the 2025–2026 season for updates and construction, and the page does not yet give 2026–27 rink dates. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [Public Skating at Centennial Ice Arena — Highland Park](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/public-skating-at-centennial-ice-arena-highland-park--listing-9ce1221dd86bab0127a22884) — Public skate sessions most weekdays and Saturdays; times change weekly, see the venue… · Centennial Ice Arena, Highland Park · All ages · From $7 · checked Oct 21. 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