Check out these sledding hills in Bucks County

Danielle Camilli and Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
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It's a snow day and kids of all ages are ready to hit the hills of Bucks County.

Here's some popular spots to sled and catch some winter fun while the snow falls throughout the day. And with the cold temperatures there may be some snow left on those hills to catch some air and speed over the weekend too.

Magill's Hill Park, Solebury

"Overlooking the Delaware River is Magill's Hill Park, a 5-acre recreational area filled with steeply sloped and wide hills," according to visitbuckscounty.com, the county's tourism agency that has its own list of best sledding hills posted.

Go: River Road and Chapel Road

Mercer Museum, Doylestown

Rochelle and James Turchen, of Doylestown Borough, watch as their daughter, Lorelei, 5, sleds down a hill outside Mercer Museum in Doylestown Borough, during a winter storm that impacted the region on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Rochelle and James Turchen, of Doylestown Borough, watch as their daughter, Lorelei, 5, sleds down a hill outside Mercer Museum in Doylestown Borough, during a winter storm that impacted the region on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Plenty of room and a great hill to sled with Mercer Museum as a picturesque towering backdrop. This place gets busy, making it the perfect spot to run into neighbors and friends.

Go: 84 S. Pine St.

Bolton Mansion, Levittown

Landon Bramer (10), left, gets a push from his dad Ken Bramer, right, from Levittown, as he sleds down the hill by the old Bolton Manson after last night's snowstorm left inches of snow in the Holly Hill neighborhood of Levittown on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times
Landon Bramer (10), left, gets a push from his dad Ken Bramer, right, from Levittown, as he sleds down the hill by the old Bolton Manson after last night's snowstorm left inches of snow in the Holly Hill neighborhood of Levittown on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times

This epic hill sits in Levittown's Holly Hill neighborhood and will fill up fast on any snow day. The hill is essential the front line of the historic Bolton Mansion and a guaranteed good time.

Go: 85 Holly Drive

Kids' Castle, Doylestown

A wide open grassy hill, conveniently located beside the Kids Castle parking lot by the amphitheater at Central Park, offering plenty of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the snow.

Go: 425 Wells Road

Tyler State Park, Newtown

Another great suggestion from visitbuckscounty.com : Find hills near the Upper Plantation Picnic Area Enter at Swamp Road and Route 413.

"For a little more adventure off the beaten path, hills to the west of Schofield Ford Covered Bridge are a great spot as well. The closest entrance for this hill is just past Twining Bridge Road or Pennswood Drive," the agency writes.

Peace Valley Park, Doylestown

This great sledding hill can be found on the northwest side of Lake Nockamixon. Look for parking by Pavilion Five, accessed from New Galena Road just down the street from Peace Valley Lavender Farm. The fun hill offers overlooks the lake with spectacular views of the park.

Go: 264 Creek Road

Walter Miller Elementary School, Levittown

School may be out for the day, but plenty will be at Walter Miller to enjoy the hill on the side of the property. Perfect for little ones.

Go: 10 Cobalt Ridge Dr South

Tohickon Middle School, Doylestown

This steep hill just off the parking lot on the right side of Tohickon makes for a speedy ride perfect for older kids and teens who like to go fast.

Go: 5051 Old Easton Road

Linden Elementary, Doylestown

Head past the big recess blacktop area for a wide grassy hill with plenty of room for sledding. For younger ones, there is also a smaller hill just below the kindergarten playground.

Go: 480 Linden Ave.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Sledding hills in Bucks County perfect for snow day fun