# White River Sno-Park Family Sledding & Snowshoeing Adventure > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: White River Sno-Park, US-26 & White River Rd, Mt Hood, OR 97028 - Ages: All ages; bring personal sleds and winter snow gear - Price: Free admission; Oregon Sno-Park parking permit required ($4 day / $25 season) - Organizer: U.S. Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest - Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=53472 - 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/portland/activities/white-river-sno-park-family-sledding-and-snowshoeing-adventure--listing-0352f3b9e7684b689f4a9e3a ## About Located on Highway 35 just east of Government Camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest, White River Sno-Park is one of the most beloved free public snow play destinations in Oregon. The Sno-Park sits on the edge of the glacial White River canyon, offering breathtaking, postcard-perfect views directly up the south flank of snow-capped Mt. Hood. The wide, gently terraced snowy banks near the parking lot provide ideal natural sledding hills for toddlers and younger children, while older kids and parents can hike further along the river trail on snowshoes or sleds. Families should bring their own plastic sleds, saucers, and warm thermoses for a classic winter snow day. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Snowy terrain requires sleds, infant sled pull-behinds, or baby wearing backpacks; snowbanks surround the plowed parking lot. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Vault toilets are maintained by the Forest Service near the trailhead; parents typically use warm family vehicles for feeding and warming up breaks. • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages; gentle slope gradients allow toddlers to sled safely while accompanied by adults. • Sensory Tips: Crisp alpine mountain environment with pure white snowscapes; sunglasses are strongly advised on sunny days to prevent snow glare. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Mt. 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