Discover Top Winter Fun Spots: Sledding and Skating in Blue Water Area Parks

Nine parks across the Blue Water Area have sledding hills and outdoor ice rinks, as per Times Herald. From Columbus Township to Port Huron, each park provides families with opportunities to enjoy activities in the snow and on the ice. Here are vital facts about these parks, all from Times Herald.

Columbus County Park sits at 1670 Bauman Road. Its big hill opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 7:45 p.m. Lights come on when the sun sets, letting kids sled after dark if weather allows. Warm spells can shut it down when snow melts away.

East China Park runs along 701 Recor Road. It has a sledding hill with a snow-maker. The 80-plus-acre space lets people cross-country ski and snowshoe too.

Goodells County Park sprawls across 366 acres at 8345 County Park Drive. You can sled there. Trails wind through open spaces where skiing and snowshoeing happen.

Palmer Park at 2829 Armour Street has sledding and an outdoor ice rink. Port Huron Parks and Recreation Department loans skates and sleds at no cost during business hours—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

McMorran Place Plaza Ice Rink sits at 701 McMorran Boulevard in downtown Port Huron. This lighted rink costs nothing to use, and skate rentals at the McMorran Pro Shop won't charge you a dime.

Marysville City Park takes up 58 acres along the St. Clair River at 801 E. Huron Boulevard. Two lighted outdoor ice rinks sit across the street at 201 E. 14th Street—one for hockey and one for skating.

King Road Park in Marine City covers 27 acres at 6370 King Road. It has a sledding hill and a seasonal outdoor ice rink. Lincoln Park at 2720 South Blvd. features a natural bowl that makes a perfect sledding spot.

Conditions shift fast. Visitors should check park status before they go. Snowboarding isn't allowed at local parks.