# Whitnall Park Sledding Hill & Winter Warming Lodge > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Whitnall Park Sledding Hill, 5879 S 92nd St, Franklin, WI 53132 - Ages: All ages; gentle lower slope for toddlers and thrilling top descent for older kids - Price: Free admission; bring your own sleds; hot cocoa and snacks available for purchase at the clubhouse - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks - Official page: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Winter-Sports - 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/whitnall-park-sledding-hill-and-winter-warming-lodge--listing-381c15bf952c1b49294f78cd ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Currie Park Sledding Hill & Heated Golf Clubhouse](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/currie-park-sledding-hill-and-heated-golf-clubhouse--listing-27bcc21c8013f742f0b899ff) — Open on its own schedule · Currie Park, Wauwatosa · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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