Even in winter, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors! Check out one of the sledding hills in Fargo, try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or venture out to a tubing or downhill skiing resort nearby! No matter the winter sport, we’ve got a list of all the local places (and beyond) to get your winter on.
SLEDDING HILLS
Note: Please check each parks website below to ensure hills and trails are open for the season.
Fargo Parks
*Edgewood Chalet: 19 Golf Course Ave N
*Mickelson Park & Softball Fields: 901 Oak St N
* Indicates sleds available for use for free with either a picture ID or refundable $20 deposit when the sled is returned.
West Fargo Parks
North Elmwood: 500 13th Ave W
Maplewood Park: 1504 17th Ave E
River’s Bend Park: 2548 1st St E
Rendezvous Park: 1055 32nd Ave W
Moorhead Parks
Horn Park: 3001 Rivershore Dr
Riverfront Park: 600 1st Ave N
Riverview Estates Park: 3801 5th St S
Other FM Locations
Note: Warming facilities may not be available.
Crofton Coves: 1801 70th Ave S, Fargo
Friendship Park: 360 27th Ave N, Fargo
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Note: Please check each parks website below to ensure hills and trails are open for the season.
Fargo Parks
Dike East: 100 2nd St S
*Edgewood Public Golf Course & Chalet: 19 Golf Course Ave N
Forest River Park: 500 Forest River Dr.
Heritage Hills Park: Hillside Dr.
Island Park: 302 7th St S
Iwen Park: 1209 52nd Ave S
Lindenwood Park: 1905 Roger Maris Dr.
Orchard Glen Park: 76th Ave S & Orchard Park Dr.
Prairiewood Public Golf Course: 22 Prairiewood Dr.
*Indicates rentals are available.
West Fargo
South Elmwood: 535 13th Ave W
Moorhead
*M.B. Johnson Park: 3601 11th St N
Viking Ship Park: 202 1st Ave N
*Indicates rentals are available.
Outside of F-M Area (Daytrip)
Note: Please check each park or resorts website for updated COVID-19 protocols.
Buffalo River State Park (MN) – SNOWSHOE ONLY
Sheyenne National Grassland (ND)
*Indicates rentals are available.
**Only snowshoe rentals available.
DOWNHILL SKI & TUBING OPTIONS (WITHIN 2.5 HOURS)
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Rental
*Please see options above where rentals are available.
Purchase
Did we miss a sledding hill in Fargo or Moorhead you love? Or a great cross-country ski spot? Contact us and let us know!
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