City of Syracuse

Sledding Hills Closed - Saturday, February 22, 2020

ENJOY WINTER!

Our City Parks are absolutely stunning in winter! On a clear winter day, and after a fresh snowfall, come enjoy the breathtaking beauty and serenity of the parks on foot. Bundle up and hike a quiet wooded trail, or take in the magnificent views from the high points of Schiller, Onondaga, Burnet or Lincoln. You’ll be glad you did.

When snow blankets the ground and the temperatures dip, be sure to embrace the season and take advantage of these terrific opportunities to stay active, outdoors, in the City of Syracuse! Did you know that we have three ice skating rinks to choose from? Or that Sunnycrest Park is home to more than 2.5 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails? How about our two designated sledding hills at Burnet and Sunnycrest? Now

When winter arrives, our golf course clubhouses at both Burnet Park and Sunnycrest Park are transformed into cozy winter lodges! Stop in on the weekends to warm up after exploring the park, hitting the sledding hills, or to sign out winter recreation gear. 

Winter lodges will be open from December to March, according to the schedule below, if conditions permit. Lodge hours will include School Breaks & Weekends: 10 am to 4 pm (Closed 12/25 & 1/1) and possible Snow Days: Noon to 4 pm, if weather and conditions permit; Lodge and hills will not open on 'wind chill' days. To view our sledding rules click HERE!

• Recreation Activities: Snowshoeing and sledding hill
• Rental Equipment: Adult and youth snowshoes

• Recreation Activities: Groomed trails, snowshoeing and sledding bunny hill. 
• Rental Equipment: Adult and youth XC skis and boots; adult/youth snowshoes; youth adaptive sit-ski (2); youth adaptive push-ski (1).

Equipment Rentals: The City offers free equipment rentals during Lodge hours. To sign-out equipment, you must be 18 or older, sign a release and waiver form, and leave a photo ID at the Lodge during the rental period. A parent or guardian must sign-out equipment for minors. 

Learn to cross country ski on the Sunnycrest trails! Sign up for free lessons at Syracuse.recdesk.com for one or more (walk-up registration permitted if space exists). Dates: December 21, 2019, January 5, 19, February 2, and 16, 2020, at 1 pm

• Monday - Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
• Friday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
• Saturday: 10 am to 8:30 pm
• Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
• School Vacations: 11 am to 8:30 pm

• Thanksgiving:  Closed
• Christmas Eve: 11 am to 5 pm
• Christmas: Noon to 8 pm
• New Years Eve: 10 am to 6 pm
• New Years Day: 10 am to 8 pm

• Lunch Special: Monday - Friday, Noon to 4 pm, $1.50. Includes admission. $2.50  includes admission and skate rental
• Family Night Special: Monday - Thursday, 4 to 8 pm, $15.00.Includes admission and skate rental.
• Community Youth Groups (15+):Monday - Thursday, $2.50 per person. Includes admission and skate rental.

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday - Friday: Noon to 3:15 pm
• Friday: 7:15 to 10pm
• Saturday: 8 to 10 pm
• Sunday: Closed
• (Please call in advance to confirm hours due to games/tournaments.)

• Thanksgiving : Closed
• Christmas Eve: Noon to 3:15 pm
• Christmas: Closed
• New Year’s Eve: Noon to 3:15 pm
• New Year’s Day: Closed

• Admission is free on Wednesdays at Meachem Ice Rink throughout the winter. Skate rental is not included.
• Lunch Special: Monday - Friday, Noon to 3:15 pm, $4.00. Includes admission, skate rental, and hot chocolate (not valid during summer or  school breaks)
• Senior Skate: Fridays, 9 to 11:45 am, $2. Includes admission, skate rental and hot chocolate.
• Skate-n-Shoot: Thurdays, 9:00 to 11:45 am, $4.00. (Players must have their own hockey equipment and helmet.)

• Monday: Noon to 4:30 pm
• Tuesday: Noon to 4:30 pm
• Wednesday: Noon to 5:30 pm & 7:15 to 9:30 pm
• Thursday: Noon to 4:30 pm
• Friday: Noon to 4:30 pm & 7:15 to 10 pm
• Saturday: 1:45 to 10 pm
• Sunday: 1:30 to 5:30 pm

• Thanksgiving: Closed
• Christmas Eve: Noon to 3 pm
• Christmas: Closed
• New Year’s Eve: Noon to 4:30 pm
• New Year’s Day:  Closed

• Admission is free on Wednesdays at Sunnycrest Ice Rink throughout the winter. Skate rental is not included.
• Lunch Special: Monday - Friday, Noon to 4 pm, $4.00 . Includes admission, skate rental, and hot chocolate   (not valid during school breaks)
• Senior Skate: Thursdays, 9 to 11: 45 am, $2. Includes admission, skate rental and hot chocolate.
• Skate-n-Shoot: Wednesdays, 9:00 to 11:45 am, $4.00. (Players must have their own hockey equipment and helmet.)

INDOOR POOLS' OPEN SWIM/LAP SWIM HOURS

•  7:00 to 8:45 p.m. - Tuesday & Thursday
  

• 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 

• Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Tuesday & Thursday

• 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Monday & Friday
• 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Monday
• 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Friday
• Noon to 4:30 p.m. - Saturday
• 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Sunday 

• 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Tuesday & Thursday 
• Noon to 2:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday
• 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
• 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday
  

• 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
• 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Saturday
• Noon to 4:30 p.m. - Sunday 
  

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