# Sharon Woods Metro Park Winter Sledding & Lake Strolls > Place to go for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 - Ages: All ages (Popular family sledding hill, stroller-friendly lake trail, and heated nature discovery center) - Price: Free public admission, sledding access, and nature center entry - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/sharon-woods/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/columbus/activities/sharon-woods-metro-park-winter-sledding-and-lake-strolls--listing-b0a2abb9be4cd544fea3a20c ## About Sharon Woods Metro Park in Westerville is a cherished winter gathering place for North Columbus families. When snowfall blankets the park, the expansive sledding hill near the Apple Ridge Picnic Area comes alive with joyful laughter, offering a long, smooth slope with a wide, safe deceleration field that is ideal for children of all ages. For families who prefer a peaceful winter walk, the 3.8-mile paved multipurpose trail curves gently through tall oak woods and wraps around the picturesque 11-acre Schrock Lake, where Canada geese, mallards, and winter woodpeckers can be seen against the snowy ice. Chilly walkers can warm up inside the Edward S. Thomas Nature Center, where interactive nature discovery displays, live Ohio reptiles and amphibians, and wide picture windows overlooking outdoor bird feeders keep little ones enchanted. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved multipurpose trails are wide, smooth, and cleared of snow; nature center entrance features level automatic doors and step-free navigation. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Nature Center features quiet resting nooks with armchairs, nature reference books, and clean family restrooms with diaper changing counters. • Age Suitability: All ages; toddlers and preschoolers enjoy the lower sledding slopes and bird feeders, while older kids ride sleds from the hill's peak. • Sensory Tips: Upbeat outdoor winter sledding excitement outdoors; tranquil, warm, and naturally lit indoor wildlife viewing inside the nature center. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Sharon Woods Metro Park Autumn Lake Loop & Edward S. 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