Where North Texas Families Go Sledding When Snow Hits – Local Profile

Snow days in North Texas are few and far between, which makes every flurry feel like an event. When winter weather finally delivers enough coverage to sleds, families across Plano, Allen and other Collin County cities waste no time pulling out sleds, improvised sliders and anything that might glide downhill.

While North Texas may not have mountains, it does have a handful of neighborhood hills that locals return to year after year — easy to access, familiar and just steep enough to make a snow day feel special.

Favorite Sledding Spots Around Plano

Across Plano, families gravitate toward parks, school grounds and gently sloped green spaces that offer a safe place to play without navigating icy roads.

Holbizzle Park

 
Behind Davis Library

 
Russell Creek & Independence (small but steep)

 
Rice Middle School (off Russell Creek)

 
Thomas Elementary hill

 
Walmart hill at Coit & Spring Creek

 
Behind Hendrick Middle School

 
Behind Saigling Elementary (great for younger kids)

 
Behind the DPS station on Ohio Drive

Allen’s Go-To Hills

Joe Farmer Recreation Center (big hill)

 
Bethany Lakes / Joe Farmer area

 
Ford Middle School

McKinney Sledding Spots

Adriatica Village, north side of the reservoir

 
Behind McGowen Elementary School

 
Cockrill Middle School

Making It Work Without A Sled

Traditional sleds are great, but North Texas families are known for getting creative. Cookie sheets, pool floats and hockey shooting pads often make surprise appearances when snow arrives unexpectedly. If it slides, it counts.

A Few Snow-Day Safety Notes

Because snow often means slick roads and sidewalks, it’s best to choose spots you can safely walk to. Families are encouraged to avoid sledding near streets or parked vehicles and to keep younger children within close reach, especially on steeper hills.

Snow days don’t last long here, but the memories do. When winter weather cooperates, these local hills become gathering places for neighbors, laughter and one of North Texas’ rare chances to play in the snow.

Don’t miss anything Local. Sign up for our free newsletter.