Sledding hills are open!

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District 10 Quick note - Sledding hills open

Councilmember
Josie Raymond

City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1110

Louisville Parks and Recreation names designated sledding hills after winter weather event

As sledding is an enjoyable tradition for local families, Louisville Parks and Recreation wants to remind the public that it opens designated sledding hills in five parks, during park hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), on days when snow accumulation reaches 2 to 3 inches.

Louisville Parks and Recreation has worked to identify its best and safest sledding hills in the area, and as long as adequate snow coverage is maintained, they will remain open for recreational use. Park users are asked to avoid sledding when hills are closed or not properly covered with snow. Sledding on slopes that lack appropriate snow depth will cause turf damage that must be repaired in the spring. Additionally, sledding at golf courses is not permitted for the same reason - it can result in costly repairs needed to fairways and greens.

The rule of thumb for determining if enough snow accumulation has occurred is that if you see blades of grass poking through the snow cover, it’s not deep enough to sled safely.

DESIGNATED SLEDDING HILLS:

Cherokee Park (Baringer Hill, intersection of Alexander Road and Scenic Loop)
Joe Creason Park (Trevilian Way, across from Louisville Zoo).
George Rogers Clark Park (1024 Thruston Avenue, behind playground, near McKinley Avenue)
McNeely Lake Park (6900 Cooper Chapel Road, near Korean War Memorial)
Charlie Vettiner Park (5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Road, near Easum Road entrance)

SLEDDING RULES:

Park vehicles only in regular parking areas to protect your car from damage.
No vehicles are permitted off the pavement in any park.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time.
Those who use the designated sledding hills are doing so at their own risk. Bonfires will not be permitted at Metro -Parks’ sites, and sledders are urged to carry a cell phone in the event of an emergency.
Please pick up your trash or use the designated trash bins for waste removal - or take trash with you as you leave.

SLEDDING SAFETY TIPS:

Only use devices designed for sledding.
Wear appropriate clothing - loose ends or flaps can easily get caught.
Sleds should contain a number of riders appropriate for the designated device during each descent.
Dress in layers, so you can remove one layer without risking frostbite. Several thin layers are warmer than one bulky layer.
Make sure you’re with someone who knows your name and can contact family in an emergency; parents should remain with their children.
Don’t drink alcohol before sledding - it impairs your ability to use good judgment and causes the body to lose heat more rapidly.
Check your path for trees and other objects before starting your descent.
Don’t sled head-first or standing up. Good visibility is necessary during your descent.
Don’t face backwards, and make sure your vision isn’t obscured by hats and scarves.
When climbing the hill, stay to the sides. Don’t climb in the sledding path. It’s important to remember that slopes can become crowded during peak times.

The neighborhoods of Audubon Ridge, Avondale Melbourne Heights, Bashford Manor, Bon Air, Breckinridge Orchard, Buechel, Buechel Terrace, Camp Zachary Taylor, Chevy Chase, Fincastle, George Rogers Clark Park, Glenafton, Hawthorne Hill, Kensington, Klondike, North Audubon, Oak Hill, Petersburg Estates and Tyler Park along with the suburban cities of Audubon Park, Parkway Village, Watterson Park and West Buechel make up the district, which is also the home of the Louisville Zoo, Joe Creason Park, the Louisville Tennis Center, the Louisville Nature Center, George Rogers Clark Park, Buechel Park and the Cyril Allgeier Community Center.

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Sledding hills are open!

District 10 Quick note - Sledding hills open

CouncilmemberJosie Raymond

Louisville Parks and Recreation names designated sledding hills after winter weather event

Councilmember
Josie Raymond