Best Sledding Hills in Anne Arundel County: Readers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Lots of families will be out sledding with schools out, so Patch offers some suggestions on hills to head to – if you can get out of your driveway.

We asked Patch Readers what they conside the best places to sled around Anne Arundel County and here’s what they said:

• “I heard Riva Park has some good sledding”
• “across the walden golf courses on the big hill. it’s fun however extremely crowded.”
• “Broadneck High”
• ORC Park and Laurel Hospital.
• Glendale Golf Course.
• Quiet Waters Park

»What’s your go-to sledding hill in the county? Tell us in comments, or upload a photo there.

And the Anne Arundel County Fire Department has shared some sledding safety reminders.

GETTING READY TO SLED

• Always wear a helmet to prevent head injuries. Multi-sport and bicycle helmets are good
• options.
• Sleds that can be steered may be safer than flat sheets, snow discs, toboggans, and tubes.
• Make sure children are dressed warmly and that they are wearing gloves and boots.

SLEDDING TIPS

• Avoid sledding in areas with trees, fences, and light poles or on rocky hills.
• Always go down the hill feet first.
• Learn how to stop and turn the sled by using your feet.
• Do not sled in the street or on a highway.
• Never ride a sled being pulled by a car, ATV, snowmobile or other motorized vehicle.
• Avoid sledding on driveways, hills or slopes that end in a street, drop off, parking lot,
• river or pond.

— Recommendations from the Child Injury Prevention Alliance