# Minooka Park Sledding Hill & Groomed Winter Trails > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Minooka Park, 1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186 - Ages: All ages; broad hill allows safe space for younger children alongside older sledders - Price: $6 daily vehicle park entrance fee ($40 annual pass); free access to sledding hill and winter trails - Organizer: Waukesha County Parks - Official page: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/minookapark - 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/milwaukee/activities/minooka-park-sledding-hill-and-groomed-winter-trails--listing-675ac1cedae3ba820278b4ad ## About Spanning 579 acres, Minooka Park is the largest park in the Waukesha County Parks system and a favorite regional destination for winter sports. The park's centerpiece during snowy months is its massive, groomed family sledding hill. Featuring a long, wide decline with a generous flat runout at the base, it offers safe thrills for toddlers on plastic saucers alongside older kids on speedy toboggans. In addition to sledding, Minooka Park maintains miles of track-set cross-country ski trails and designated snowshoe loops that weave through snow-capped pine plantations. Heated park restrooms near the parking area give families a warm place to change into dry winter gear. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking lots are plowed; all-terrain wagons or pull-sleds are best for moving gear across snow to the sledding hill. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated park restrooms located near the main trailhead and picnic shelters offer warm shelter and baby changing facilities. • Age Suitability: All ages; the wide sledding hill provides plenty of room for toddlers at the bottom while older kids slide from the top. • Sensory Tips: Joyful outdoor winter environment with open space; bring extra thermals and blankets for cozy resting between hill runs. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Minooka Park - Scenic Lake Trail Autumn Stroll & Family Nature Trek](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/minooka-park-scenic-lake-trail-autumn-stroll-and-family-nature-trek--listing-1cfec91e32c6bcd834ffaa73) — Open on its own schedule · Minooka Park, Waukesha · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. 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