Whitnall Park Sledding Hill & Winter Warming Lodge

About this adventure

Whitnall Park Sledding Hill in Franklin is one of Milwaukee County's most beloved outdoor winter traditions. The sprawling snow hill features a dramatic, wide slope offering exhilarating descents for thrill-seekers alongside gentler grade areas near the base where toddlers can safely slide on plastic sleds. Floodlights illuminate the hill on winter evenings, allowing families to keep playing after early winter sunsets. Adjacent to the hill, the historic stone Whitnall clubhouse opens as a winter warming lodge. Families can step inside to thaw frozen fingers beside a crackling stone fireplace, purchase hot chocolate and warm snacks, and watch happy sledders glide down the snow-covered parkland. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking lot adjacent to the clubhouse; all-terrain strollers or pull-sleds work best on packed snow paths around the hill base. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated clubhouse features a cozy fireplace, abundant wooden table seating, and public restrooms with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Great for all ages; parents can easily supervise little ones near the bottom or join older children on long downhill sled runs. • Sensory Tips: Crisp winter air, laughing crowds, and whooshing sleds outdoors; the clubhouse offers a quiet, warm refuge with glowing fireplace warmth.