Winter Fun at MDC: Tuesdays-Saturdays as Weather Permits

NOTE: The last day to enjoy winter recreation and rentals at MDC is Saturday, March 7!

Enjoy a winter full of outdoor recreation opportunities featuring kicksledding, snowshoeing, and downhill sledding!

🌲 Hit the Trails: Explore our 5K trail system in Heritage Park, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced loops. Kicksled and snowshoe rentals are ready for you at admissions.

🌙 Night Adventures: On Thursdays, we’re open late until 8pm! Grab a headlamp and experience our trails under the stars for an unforgettable night hike.

🛷 Sled Into Fun: Check out our brand new Discovery Hills Sled Park! Bring your own downhill sled or borrow one of ours and cruise down the hills leading to the music amphitheater.

🕒 Winter Hours & Access:

• Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
• Thursdays: Open late until 8pm (Snowshoeing and kicksledding are allowed when it gets dark, but not downhill sledding—safety first!)
• FREE admission on Thursdays from 4pm–8pm

💲 Rental & Admission Info

• Kicksleds & Snowshoes: $3 (free if you bring your own) + general admission (MDC members never pay admission)
• Downhill Sleds: Free with general admission (MDC members always get in free!)
• Off-Site Snowshoes (24-hour rental): $15 (no admission required for off-site rentals)

☕ Warm Up & Refuel: On Fridays and Saturdays, our Dining Room transforms into a cozy warming house with hot food and drinks from 11am–4pm. Perfect for a break between outdoor adventures!

⚠️ Weather Precautions

For everyone’s safety, winter recreation will pause when temperatures are 0°F or colder, with or without windchill. If snow quality is questionable, please give our Admissions team a call (218) 254-7959 before visiting.