Tobogganing

Open the day after Thanksgiving through the first weekend in March, weather permitting. 

• Thursdays: January - March 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Monday, January 15, 2018, Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, February 19, 2018, Preseidents Day: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

November

• Thursday, November 24, 2017: Opening Day

December

• Friday, December 1, 2017: Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas
• Friday, December 8, 2017: Show your Cleveland Metroparks pride – wear your favorite CM gear and receive $2 off regular admission.
• Saturday, December 9, 2017: 50th Anniversary Celebration!
• Sunday, December 10, 2017: 5 for $50 – $50 for 5 toboggan passes, 5 hot dogs and 5 sodas
• Friday, December 15, 2017: Santa Food Drive/Kick Off the Holidays!
• Sunday, December 24, 2017: Tis’ the Season – Children ages 11 and under receive a Free hot chocolate – one per person with paid child admission.

January

• Sunday, January 7, 2018: Winterrific Winter Festival
• Friday, January 12, 2018: Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas
• Monday, January 15, 2018: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Open 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 21, 2018: 5 for $50 - $50 for 5 toboggan passes, 5 hot dogs and 5 sodas
• Friday, January 26, 2018: Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas

February

• Sunday, February 4, 2018: Team Jersey Day – Wear a Team Jersey and receive $2 off regular admission
• Friday, February 9, 2018: Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas
• Friday, February 16, 2018: Sweetheart Deal – 2 admissions and 2 hot Chocolates for $20
• Sunday, February 18, 2018: Military I.D. Day – all Military with a valid I.D. pay $5
• Monday, February 19, 2018: Presidents Day Holiday Hours - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m

March  

• Thursday, March 1, 2018: Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas
• Friday, March 2, 2018: Guest Appreciation Day – Concession Specials, Drawings and More!
• Sunday, March 4, 2018: 5 for $50 - $50 for 5 toboggan passes, 5 hot dogs and 5 sodas & Last Day of the 2017-2018 Season!

• Adult (all-day ticket): $12
• Children 11 and Younger (all-day ticket): $10
• One-Ride Ticket: $6

Group Rates:

• $1 off per person for groups of 20 or more are available for tobogganing during public hours and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance

• Available by reservation on Thursday Nights (January - March)

• Starts January 4, 2018. Thursdays, $9 with school ID.

About MTD: Headquartered in Valley City near Cleveland, Ohio, our passion has led MTD to be a worldwide leader of outdoor power equipment producing equipment for both residential and commercial markets.

Other MTD brands are Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt.

We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. There is NOT an ATM on site.

A season pass is available at a cost of the regular rate of $60 for adults and $50 for children 11 and younger. A family pass for up to four individuals is available for $150. A discount on season passes is available through December 24. Season Passes may be purchased online or at the Chalet during hours of operation.

Season Pass Sales Begin October 1, 2017.

Receive a gift pack with each season pass purchased through December 24, 2017.
Limit one gift pack per season pass purchased. Gift packs must be picked up at the Chalet. You may pick up your gift pack when you purchase your season pass or upon your first visit.

If your season pass purchase is a gift, a letter and gift pack voucher will be sent to the recipient.

Purchase Season Passes Online

For Daily Weather or Operation Updates Please call (440) 572-9990 and press option 6. We will also post closings or changed operating hours on Cleveland Metroparks Facebook page as weather or operating conditions dictate.

• All riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride
• Children must be present at the ticket booth for a height check
• All Riders must Wear Gloves or Mittens (Heavy gloves recommended) Fingerless gloves are not permitted
• Limit 4 Riders Per Toboggan
• For your protection, height and safety requirements will be enforced
• Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
• Riders must fit safely and properly on the toboggan
• Intoxicated Persons are not permitted to ride
• Secure all loose objects on your person. If you lose your hat don’t chase it. A chalet attendant will retrieve it for you
• The toboggan lift is used to carry the toboggans up to the top of the chutes. The toboggans are loaded and unloaded by Chalet Staff. Riders will need to walk up 108 steps to the top of the hill to ride the toboggan chutes
• No other items or people will be transported by the toboggan lift
• Riders must carry toboggans to the top of hill, in the event the toboggan lift is not operating
• Riders will need to walk up 108 steps to the top of the hill to ride the toboggan chutes 
• No outside food or beverage during public hours will be permitted inside Chalet building
• No Refunds. Tickets will not be reissued if lost or misplaced
• Ticket sales end one hour before closing or sooner to ensure all riders get through the line by closing
• Cleveland Metroparks is not responsible for injuries or personal property
• Tobogganing may be canceled due to weather and/or ice conditions. No rain checks or refunds
• If temperatures exceed 50 degrees, there is heavy rain or varying weather conditions tobogganing may be cancelled or hours of operation changed.
• Failure to follow rules or Instructions could result in Injury or expulsion from the Toboggan Chutes 

Private Toboggan Rental (Non-Public Hours)

Private rental entitles your group to exclusive use of the Chalet Recreation Area for a toboggan party. Rental times are offered only during non-public hours.

• 3-hour private rental 1-100 riders: $750 
• Riders over first 100 riders: $7.00 each
• Early Entry (set-up only, as available): $65/hour
• After-event use of building $100/hour 

Popular Private Toboggan Non-Public Rental Time Slots

• Saturday & Sunday, early bird, 8–11 a.m. 
• Sunday, evening hours, 6–9 p.m., or 6–10 p.m. 
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evening hours (Not available during holiday hours) 5–9 p.m. or 6–10 p.m. 
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday day hours (not available during holiday hours)
  9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  Noon–4 p.m. 

Private groups may bring food into the Chalet or arrangements can be made prior to your event to have a staffed concession stand open or a buffet served. No alcohol permitted.

Staffed Concession Stand and Buffets Available for Private Rentals

By reservation our staffed concession stand is available during any private event. Take the worry out of planning all of your food for your event. Would you like to have our concession stand open during your event so your group can make their own purchases?  Or, would you like for us to prepare a breakfast or lunch buffet for your group? There are many options to choose from.                  

Reservations 2 weeks in advance are required - Call for details.

Birthday Party Rentals

Birthday Party Rentals & Food Packages are available during public tobogganing hours. Food Packages, Ala Carte Menu, Birthday Cakes and discounted group toboggan tickets are available for purchase. Food must be purchased through the Chalet.  

Available Birthday Party Times:

• Thursdays 6-10 p.m. - January 4 – March 1
• Fridays 6-10 p.m.
• Saturdays Noon-4 p.m. or 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Sunday Noon-4 p.m.

All Rentals include: 

• 4 Hour Time slot, 2 reserved tables in our Birthday Party Area, up to 20 Guest.
• Decorations, Tablecloths, 3 Balloons

Many Birthday Party Packages Options:

• Food Packages and Ala Carte Menu
• Birthday Cakes
• Toboggan Tickets

*Food must be purchased from concession and MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. 

Thursday Night Small Group Party Rental

Beginning January 4 through March 1, 2018 – during public hours 6-10pm.

Bring in groups of 30 to 50 riders and receive a discounted rate and three reserved tables. Food must be purchased from concession. MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

30 riders - $300*

*additional riders over 30 up to 50 - $8 each

For more information or to make reservations, call 440-572-9990.