Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
My top five sledding hills are Erindale Park, Jack Darling Memorial Park, Max Ward Memorial Park (formerly Danville Park) and Union Park in Mississauga, plus Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville. Mississauga’s six designated hills are free and used December to March. Bronte Creek charges provincial day-use fees.
This guide is for families in Mississauga and Oakville, and for anyone house hunting in Peel or Halton, who wants to know where to go sledding when the snow finally sticks. You will get five hills, what each park is like, who it suits, what it costs and what to check, plus the full list of Mississauga’s designated hills and what homes nearby sell for.
How did I choose these toboggan hills in Mississauga and Oakville?
For Mississauga, I only used hills on the City’s own list of designated toboggan hills. The City names six public hills and says they can be used every winter from December to March, depending on the weather. I picked four of them to spread the list across the south, centre, north-east and west of the city.
Oakville was harder. I could not find a list of designated tobogganing hills on the Town of Oakville’s website, so I did not want to send you to a random slope. Instead, the Oakville pick is Bronte Creek Provincial Park, where Ontario Parks openly invites tobogganing on its hill.
The order is my judgement, not an official ranking. Snow decides everything here, so treat every hill as weather dependent.
1. Erindale Park, Mississauga
What it’s like
Erindale Park at 1695 Dundas St. W. is the City’s largest park. Its trails follow the Credit River, with views of the river and its ravines. In winter the City lists a tobogganing hill here, and in other seasons people come for bird watching and salmon and trout fishing.
Who it suits
It suits families in central Mississauga who want a full outing, not just a few runs. After sledding you can walk the valley trails, so it works for mixed ages and for the parent who would rather hike than slide.
What it costs
Free. The park is open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
What to check
Because it is a river valley park, stay on the designated hill and away from the water and steep banks. Dress small children warmly, since a valley can feel colder and windier than a schoolyard.
2. Jack Darling Memorial Park, Mississauga
What it’s like
Jack Darling Memorial Park is on the lake at 1180 Lakeshore Rd. W. The City describes a waterfront park with picnic areas, tennis courts, a leash-free zone and a native tallgrass prairie. Kids use the spray pad in summer and the toboggan hill in winter. A paved stretch of the Waterfront Trail crosses the park, and you can reach the walking trails in Rattray Marsh Conservation Area from here.
Who it suits
This is the pick for families in south Mississauga, including Lorne Park and Clarkson. It is also the best hill on this list for pairing a sled run with a lakeside walk.
What it costs
Free. Open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
What to check
Lakeside parks get strong wind off the water. Check the wind chill before you go, and keep children off the shoreline ice. The City does not allow skating on Lake Ontario because the ice is unpredictable.
3. Max Ward Memorial Park (formerly Danville Park), Mississauga
What it’s like
The City renamed Danville Park as Max Ward Memorial Park. It is at 6525 Danville Rd. and is known for cricket, tobogganing and plane spotting. Accessible paths lead to an Airplane Viewing Platform at the top of the hill, where you can watch planes landing and taking off at Pearson. The City built the platform with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
Who it suits
Children who love planes. A snow day here gives you a sled run and a front-row view of the runways in one trip, which is hard to beat for kids under ten. It also serves families in the north of the city, close to the airport.
What it costs
Free. Open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
What to check
The City’s toboggan list still uses the old name, Danville Park, so search for both names when you look it up.
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4. Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oakville
What it’s like
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is at 1219 Burloak Dr. on Oakville’s western edge. Ontario Parks invites visitors to bring toboggans and tubes and try what it calls an impressive toboggan hill, with a panoramic view of the park from the top. The park also has roughly 10 kilometres of ungroomed cross-country ski trails, and you can snowshoe on its hiking trails.
Who it suits
It suits Oakville and Burlington families who want a bigger winter day out. Plan a sled session, a snowshoe walk and a picnic in one visit.
What it costs
This is a provincial park, so day-use fees apply. Ontario Parks posts the current fees on the park’s page, so check before you go.
What to check
Ontario Parks lists Bronte Creek as open all year. As of 10 November 2026, the day-use area was open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Winter hours can change, so confirm on the day.
5. Union Park, Mississauga
What it’s like
Union Park at 6627 Tenth Line W. is a neighbourhood park in the west of the city and one of the six designated hills. The City’s park page gives little more than the address and its hours, so expect a local hill rather than a destination.
Who it suits
Families in west Mississauga who want a short trip. Local hills are often the ones you actually use, because you can go for an hour after school when the snow is good.
What it costs
Free. Open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
What to check
Walk the hill before your kids slide. Look for bare patches, ice and anything at the bottom that a sled could hit.
Where are all of Mississauga’s designated toboggan hills?
| Park | Address | On this list |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Park | 1547 Lakeshore Rd. W. | No |
| Castlegreen Meadows | 2829 Castlebridge Dr. | No |
| Danville Park (now Max Ward Memorial Park) | 6525 Danville Rd. | Yes, number 3 |
| Erindale Park | 1695 Dundas St. W. | Yes, number 1 |
| Jack Darling Memorial Park | 1180 Lakeshore Rd. W. | Yes, number 2 |
| Union Park | 6627 Tenth Line W. | Yes, number 5 |
Source: City of Mississauga news releases (Feb 2023 and Dec 2024) and park pages. Season: December to March, weather dependent.
Birchwood Park and Castlegreen Meadows are good backups if your closest hill is crowded. You can find more ideas for year-round outings in my list of the top parks in Mississauga.
What do homes cost in Mississauga and Oakville in 2027?
Parks like these are part of what families pay for in both cities. These are city-wide medians for the year to date, not prices for the streets next to any hill.
| Home type | Mississauga median, Jan–Oct 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Oakville median, Jan–Oct 2026 | Change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,225,000 | -5.8% | $1,625,000 | -3.0% |
| Semi-detached | $885,000 | -7.3% | $985,000 | -13.2% |
| Freehold townhouse | $880,000 | -7.4% | $1,005,000 | -7.8% |
| Condo townhouse | $689,300 | -8.1% | $712,500 | -4.3% |
| Condo apartment | $485,000 | -9.3% | $528,000 | -6.0% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Median sold prices, municipality level.
Oakville detached homes held their value better than most of the GTA this year, while semis there fell the most of any type in either city. Detached homes took 31 days on average to sell in Mississauga and 33 in Oakville. If you are weighing areas, my lists of the best neighbourhoods in Mississauga and the best neighbourhoods in Oakville go street by street.
Buyers often ask me about schools and commutes, and rarely about hills and trails, yet those are what families use every weekend. If you are comparing two homes in south Mississauga, the one with a safe walk to Jack Darling or a lakeside path will usually be the one you enjoy more. I wrote about that stretch of shoreline in my guide to Clarkson and Rattray Marsh homes. Just do not pay a premium for a park view without checking how busy the park gets on a snow day.
How do you toboggan safely in Mississauga and Oakville?
- Sit face-forward: the City of Mississauga says going down face-first can lead to a serious head injury.
- Keep arms and legs in: tuck them inside the sled the whole way down.
- Never stand: a sled is not a snowboard, and the City warns against standing on one.
- Dress for the weather: layer up, wear a warm hat and gloves and stay hydrated on cold days.
- Wear a helmet: it is not required on these hills, but I would not let a young child slide without one.
Do not let children slide toward frozen ponds, creeks or the lake. Mississauga does not allow skating on frozen lakes, stormwater ponds, streams or Lake Ontario because the ice is unpredictable, and a sled that runs out onto that ice is just as dangerous. Pick hills with a long, flat run-out away from water and roads.
If you are in Etobicoke or the west end of Toronto, see my separate list of tobogganing hills in Etobicoke and west Toronto.
What to do next
- Pick your closest designated hill from the table above and save the park page.
- Check the forecast and go early after a fresh snowfall, before the hill gets icy.
- For Bronte Creek, check day-use fees and winter hours on Ontario Parks before you drive.
- If you are house hunting, visit the nearest park on a winter weekend to see how the area lives.
- If you need to sell first, try the free estimator above for a starting number, then book a call with me.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I go tobogganing in Mississauga?
Mississauga has six designated public toboggan hills: Birchwood Park, Castlegreen Meadows, Danville Park (now Max Ward Memorial Park), Erindale Park, Jack Darling Memorial Park and Union Park. The City says they can be used every winter from December to March, depending on the weather. Mississauga parks are open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
Where is the best sledding hill in Oakville?
The clearest option in Oakville is Bronte Creek Provincial Park at 1219 Burloak Dr. Ontario Parks invites visitors to bring toboggans and tubes to its toboggan hill, which has a panoramic view from the top. I could not find a designated tobogganing list on the Town of Oakville website as of November 2026. Day-use fees apply at the provincial park.
Is tobogganing free in Mississauga?
Yes. Tobogganing on Mississauga’s six designated hills is free, and the parks are open daily from dawn until 11 p.m. The hills are used from December to March, weather permitting. The main cost is your own gear, and I recommend a helmet for children in the 2026–27 season.
Does Bronte Creek Provincial Park have a toboggan hill?
Yes. Ontario Parks says Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville has an impressive toboggan hill and invites visitors to bring toboggans and tubes. The park also offers about 10 kilometres of ungroomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing on its hiking trails. It is open all year, but day-use fees apply and winter hours can change.
What is the biggest park in Mississauga for tobogganing?
Erindale Park at 1695 Dundas St. W. is Mississauga’s largest park, and the City lists a tobogganing hill there in winter. The park runs along the Credit River, so you can pair sledding with a walk on trails overlooking the river. It is free and open daily from dawn until 11 p.m.
Where can kids watch planes and go sledding in Mississauga?
Max Ward Memorial Park, formerly Danville Park, at 6525 Danville Rd. in Mississauga has both. The City lists it for tobogganing, and accessible paths lead to an Airplane Viewing Platform at the top of the hill, built with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, where you can watch planes at Pearson. It is free to visit.
Is it safe to toboggan near ponds in Mississauga?
No. Choose a hill with a flat run-out away from water. Mississauga does not allow skating on frozen lakes, stormwater ponds, streams or Lake Ontario because the ice is unpredictable, and a sled that slides onto that ice faces the same risk. Use one of the City’s six designated hills in winter 2026–27.
What are the tobogganing safety rules in Mississauga?
The City of Mississauga says to sit face-forward, keep arms and legs tucked in and never stand on a sled. Going down face-first can cause a serious head injury. Dress in layers, wear a warm hat and gloves and stay hydrated. Helmets are not required, but they are a sensible choice for children on any GTA hill.
When is tobogganing season in Mississauga?
Mississauga says its designated toboggan hills can be used every winter from December to March, depending on the weather. There is no fixed opening date, because the season depends on snow cover. For winter 2026–27, go after a fresh snowfall and check the hill for bare or icy patches before children slide.
Sources
- City of Mississauga: Make the most of winter weather, skating, tobogganing and trails (Dec 2024)
- City of Mississauga: Make the most out of Canadian winters (Feb 2023)
- City of Mississauga: Erindale Park
- City of Mississauga: Jack Darling Memorial Park
- City of Mississauga: Max Ward Memorial Park (formerly Danville Park)
- City of Mississauga: Union Park
- Ontario Parks: Bronte Creek Provincial Park
- Ontario Parks: Bronte Creek activities (winter)
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
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