Snow day—Spots to go sledding

The first snow of the season wasn't quite enough for full on sledding but it did make us pull out our winter gear and sleds so we're prepped and ready for the next time. 

Living within walking distance of a great sledding spot—Westcrest Park pictured above—I never thought too much about other places until I saw others around the peninsula asking for ideas last year. So here's a recap of some non-street spots, organized by location (north and south of Camp Long). Plus a Google map so you can see what's closest to you.

Have fun, be safe and enjoy some hot cocoa when you get back home!

NORTH (Camp Long and north)

• Camp Long
  5200 35th Ave SW
• Hamilton Viewpoint Park
  1120 California Ave SW
• Madison Middle School
  3429 45th Ave SW
  Spot: Back of school, between school and sports field.
• West Seattle Golf Course
  4470 35th Ave SW
  Note: Opens after a certain amount of snow and announced via Seattle Parks and Rec.
• Dragonfly Park
  4111 26th Ave SW
  Spot: East of the dragonfly pavilion
• Jack Block Park
  Terminal 5 / 2130 Harbor Ave SW

SOUTH (of Camp Long)

• High Point Commons Park
  3201 SW Graham Street
• Myrtle Reservoir Park
  3600 SW Myrtle Street
• Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex
  2600 SW Thistle Street
  Spot: West of the grass soccer field and north of the main baseball field.
• Solstice Park
  7400 Fauntleroy Way SW
• Westcrest Park
  9000 8th Ave SW
  Spot: South of the playground and north of the p-patch.
  Parking: In either the south-end parking lot or the lot off 8th Ave SW.