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One of my favorite winter activities is sledding – especially when its not bone chilling cold. Before we check out some of the best sledding hills in and near Omaha, let’s take a brief look at the its history:

Sledding has been around forever whether it be for transportation or as a recreational activity. The first sleds were made of animal hide, wood and bones. The first documented recreational sledding events were held in Russia in the 1650s. In the mid-1800s, English tourists in Switzerland used delivery sleds for entertainment.

If you’re looking for some of the best sledding hills nearby, check out the list and map I put together. So next time the snow starts falling, dust off the sled or inflate the tube and check some of these places out!

• Adams Park
• Bellevue East High School
• Chalco Hills
• Clemmons Park in Fremont
• Fairmount Park
• Field Club of Omaha
• Hitchcock Nature Center
• Laura Dodge Elementary
• Mahoney State Park in Ashland
• Memorial Park
• Manchester Elementary
• Mt. Crescent in Honey Creek
• Nathan Hale Middle School
• Norris Middle School
• Oak Valley Elementary
• Pioneers Park in Lincoln
• Rockbrook Park
• Spring Lake Park
• Walnut Hill Park

Various photos of sledding throughout the years courtesy of Durham Museum.

Let me know some of your favorite places and I’ll add them to the list!

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