TOBOGGANING

Welcome to the only public ice chutes in the state! 

Experience the winter thrill ride of Ohio – tobogganing down two steep refrigerated ice chutes that operate whether or not snow is on the ground. Located at Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, Ohio, people of all ages have found heart-racing excitement here for decades. 

Riders climb aboard a traditional wooden toboggan, but that’s where the tradition ends . . . The two toboggan chutes are approximately 1,000 icy feet long with an initial vertical drop of 70 feet.  It’s a fast, fun and furious ride. 

The public tobogganing hours are: Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 6p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from Noon to 10:30 p.m., and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m. 

The admission fee for tobogganing is $8 for adults and $6 for children, 11 & under, and includes unlimited toboggan rides for the day.  One-time ride tickets are available for $3. 

All riders must wear gloves or mittens.  Children must be at least 42 inches tall to ride and must be accompanied by an adult. Personal toboggans are not allowed at the facility. 

In addition to tobogganing, the Chalet Recreation Area facility features two fireplaces (indoor and outdoor), a main gathering area with a large-screen television, a snack bar, a loft area with video games, and indoor restrooms. 

Group discount rates, for 20 or more people, are available during public hours.  Groups must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.  Group rates are not valid for season pass holders. 

The Chalet Recreation Area, including the toboggan chutes, can also be rented for private, exclusive use during non-public hours. 

The Chalet Recreation Area is located on Valley Parkway in Cleveland Metro Parks Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville - just a short distance from I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike. For more information and to make group or private rental reservations, call 440-572-9990.