Dozens of businesses and schools around Louisville are closed Monday amid Winter Storm Blair, and those confined to their homes might be looking for a fun activity.
With more than 7 inches of snowfall recorded at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport as the storm moved through Sunday, setting a new one-day record for the date, locals might want to partake in some sledding.
Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation designates sledding hills at five parks during day hours when snow accumulation reaches 2-3 inches. Here’s what we know and where people can visit.
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Louisville sledding hills
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Cherokee Park (Baringer Hill, intersection of Alexander Road and Scenic Loop)
Sledding safety tips
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Only use devices designed for sledding.
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Wear appropriate clothing — loose ends or flaps can easily get caught.
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Sleds should contain the number of riders appropriate for the designated device during each descent.
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Dress in layers, so you can remove one layer without risking frostbite. Several thin layers are warmer than one bulky layer.
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Make sure you’re with someone who knows your name and can contact family in an emergency; parents should remain with their children.
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Don’t drink alcohol before sledding — it impairs your ability to use good judgment and causes the body to lose heat more rapidly.
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Check your path for trees and other objects before starting your descent.
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Don’t sled head-first or standing up. Good visibility is necessary during your descent.
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Don’t face backward, and make sure your vision isn’t obscured by hats and scarves.
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When climbing the hill, stay to the sides. Don’t climb in the sledding path. It’s important to remember that slopes can become very crowded during peak times.
Sledding rules
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No sledding unless the hills are properly covered with snow.
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No sledding at golf courses.
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Park vehicles only in regular parking areas to protect your car from damage.
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No vehicles are permitted off the pavement in any park.
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No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time.
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Those who use the designated sledding hills are doing so at their own risk. Bonfires will not be permitted at Parks and Recreation sites, and sledders are urged to carry a cell phone in the event of an emergency.
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Please pick up your trash or use the designated trash bins for waste removal — or take trash with you as you leave.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Where to sled in Louisville: 5 places to visit on snow days