In the winter months Payson Park is a winter paradise with a skating pond, ski and snowboard terrain park and a wide fast riding sledding hill! Please park within Payson Park and do not park along Ocean Ave.
Riverside Golf Course is a 30 hole facility located on 200 acres on the outskirts of Portland. Riverside provides a great winter layout for cross-country skiing, two large outdoor ice skating rinks, snowshoeing, fat tire biking and many hills for sledding. Riverside is a great destination for outdoor activities with the whole family or just the leisurely workout. Please stay out of roped off areas. No rental equipment available. Visit the Winter Activities Page here.
*Please Note: Riverside Grille will be closed for the season, this includes the use of bathrooms. Porta Potties are located at the South Course near the club house and at the North Course near the cart barn in the parking lot.
The Eastern Prom is a big sledding destination for Portlanders throughout the years. This hill is super fun and picturesque, with views of the Promenade and Casco Bay. ***Please use the North Street and Main Slope--Cutter Street parking lot is unplowed to allow for a long and safe runout area.
Stay up to date with our skating, sledding and Cross Country Skiing conditions map
View real-time condition updates for Portland's 5 skating ponds, 3 sledding hills and groomed cross country skiing trails on our map below, updated daily. Ice skating is always at your own risk. Have fun!