# Washington Township Park Winter Sledding Hill & Paw Park Trails > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Washington Township Park, 115 S County Rd 575 E, Avon, IN 46123 - Ages: All ages (Sledding hill open to all ages; all-inclusive playground designed for all abilities) - Price: Free park admission, sledding hill access, and trail usage; Ample free parking on site - Organizer: Washington Township Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://washingtontwpparks.org/ - 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/indianapolis/activities/washington-township-park-winter-sledding-hill-and-paw-park-trails--listing-256e7f99109e6e5954499d66 ## About Spanning 160 scenic acres in Avon, Washington Township Park is Hendricks County's favorite gathering space for cold-weather family fun. Whenever winter storms blanket Central Indiana with fresh powder, families flock to the park's renowned sledding hill located near the upper pavilion. The hill offers a steep, thrilling descent with a long, safe flat run-out at the base, accommodating everything from saucer sleds to double-rider toboggans. Beyond the sledding hill, families can explore miles of paved walking trails that wind through woods and cross picturesque wooden covered bridges over White Lick Creek. Children can also play on the park's all-inclusive playground, which features adaptive swings, climbing structures, and ramps over poured-in-place rubber safety flooring. Heated park pavilions provide a comfortable spot to thaw frozen fingers and enjoy packed thermoses of hot chocolate. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt and concrete trails link all major park amenities, shelters, and playgrounds; all-terrain strollers navigate snow easily. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated restrooms located at the Park Pavilion and Activity Center with infant changing tables, plus covered picnic shelters with picnic tables. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages; designated sledding slope has gentle side areas for young toddlers and steeper center lanes for older kids and teens. • Sensory Tips: Energetic, joyful outdoor atmosphere on the sledding hill; paved trails along White Lick Creek provide a calm, peaceful nature retreat. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Plainfield Splash Island Park Autumn Trails & Prairie Meadow Walk](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/plainfield-splash-island-park-autumn-trails-and-prairie-meadow-walk--listing-d4e9f6fa6a726462969228b2) — Open on its own schedule · Splash Island Outdoor & Indoor Park / Carlucci Recreation Center, Plainfield · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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