Tobogganing

• Reservations are required for tobogganing for the 2021-2022 season
• Reservations are a timed ticket and do not guarantee no lines or no wait times
• The interior of The Chalet will be closed to the public for the 2021-2022 season
• Gloves or mittens that cover your fingertips are required and is a strict rule and will be enforced. No refunds will be issued for riders that do not have gloves. Gloves are available for purchase from the ticket booth.
• All Riders must be 42” or taller. This is a strict rule and will be enforced. No exceptions.  When picking up your tickets at the ticket booth, children must be present for a height check. No Refunds will be issued for online tickets purchased for riders below the height limit. Please measure your children before purchasing tickets.
• The Ticket Booth closes 1 hour before, and reservations end 2 hours before closing to ensure all riders get through the line by closing.
• There is a wood burning outdoor fireplace on the back patio. 
• Restrooms are available at a standalone building outside of The Chalet. 
• Food and Drinks are available at the Concession Stand through a “To Go” window on the side of the Chalet.
• There are picnic tables and 2 first come- first served charcoal grills available in the picnic grove.
• For Daily Weather or Operation Updates Please call (440) 572-9990 and press option 6.
• As deemed necessary due to ice maintenance, snow removal, staffing or as needed it may be necessary to operate one chute on a particular day. If we need to keep a chute closed for an extended period, we will post a sign at the ticket booth and on the reservation page.
• The Chalet will continue to follow guidance from CDC and the State of Ohio for precautions against COVID-19. Guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings when visiting Cleveland Metroparks. We strongly recommend that guests who are unvaccinated continue to wear facial coverings in Cleveland Metroparks' indoor locations and practice social distancing. Guests should not visit Cleveland Metroparks if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.

Open the day after Thanksgiving through the first weekend in March, weather permitting. 
Regular Toboggan Hours:

• Fridays: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (except 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)
• Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Opening Weekend- November:

• Friday, November 26, 2021: Opening Day! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 27, 2021: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 28, 2021: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 December & January:

Sunday 12/19	Monday 12/20	Tuesday 12/21	Wednesday 12/22	Thursday 12/23	Friday 12/24	Saturday 12/25
Noon to 9:00 pm	Noon to 9:00 pm	Noon to 9:00 pm	Noon to 9:00 pm	Noon to  9:00 pm	Closed	Closed

 

Sunday 12/26	Monday 12/27	Tuesday 12/28	Wednesday 12/29	Thursday 12/30	Friday 12/31	Saturday 1/1
Noon to  ​9:00 pm	Noon to  ​9:00 pm	Noon to  9:00 pm	Noon to  ​9:00 pm	Noon to  ​9:00 pm	Noon to  ​5:00 pm	Noon to  ​9:00 pm

March:
Sunday 3/6: Noon-5 p.m. - Last Day of the 2021-2022 season!

All Riders must be 42” or taller and all riders must wear gloves or mittens that cover your fingertips. No exceptions!

Daily admission rates:
$13 (daily- multiple ride ticket)

Children 11 and Younger:
$11 (daily- multiple ride ticket)

Reservations are required for Individual Daily Admission during the 2021-2022 season.

• Gloves or mittens that cover your fingertips is a strict rule and will be enforced.No refunds will be issued for riders that do not have gloves. Gloves are available for purchase from the ticket booth.
• Your 1-hour reservation time is your time to check in at the ticket booth and pick up your pre-purchased tickets. You may toboggan as long as you would like until close of that day.
• Each person in your group tobogganing will need to purchase a ticket. If you are not tobogganing, you do not need to purchase a ticket.
• When picking up your tickets, children must be present for a height check. All riders must be 42” or taller. This is a strict rule and will be enforced. No Refunds will be issued for online tickets purchased for riders below the height limit.
• The toboggan is included in your ticket price. You will need to purchase one ticket per person riding. 1-4 riders may ride each toboggan. You will ride with your group. We do not mix groups on the toboggan.  Maximum limit 4 per toboggan.
• No personal toboggans may be brought to the chalet for tobogganing.
• The Ticket Booth closes 1 hour, and reservations end 2 hours before closing to ensure all riders get through the line by closing.
• Children below 42” tall are not permitted to ride on an adult lap.
• No pets are permitted to ride the toboggan chutes.

 
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 the Toboggan Reservations page as weather or operating conditions dictate. If you have a reservation on a day that we are required to close due to weather or other operating conditions, we will reach out to you via your email address and notify you of the closing.
 
We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. There is NOT an ATM on site. 
Gift Cards are Sold and Accepted at The Chalet Ticket Window and Concessions. Cleveland Metroparks Gifts Cards are not accepted or sold on the reservation system “Tock”.  If you would like to purchase Tickets with Gifts Cards call The Chalet to arrange, 440-572-9990

• 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 the Toboggan Reservations page as weather or operating conditions dictate.
• If you have a reservation on a day that we are required to close due to weather or other operating conditions, we will reach out to you via your email address and notify you of the closing.
• Tobogganing may be canceled due to weather and/or ice conditions.
• No rain checks or refunds once tickets are picked up at the ticket booth.
• Weather conditions that may cancel tobogganing:
  • If temperatures exceed 50 degrees
  • Heavy rain
  • Extreme wind chill
  • Real temperatures reach zero or below
  • Varying weather conditions

Guests have the ability to change their reservation time or day on our reservation system “Tock”. 

We want you to have a fun and safe toboggan experience. While you focus on fun, we are focused on safety.  Please read and follow all rules and instructions.

• The Toboggan Chutes are a high-speed physical thrill ride/sports activity which is rough and physically jarring. Do not ride the toboggan chutes if you are below 42” inches tall. If you do not have gloves or mittens that cover your fingertips and if you have any of the following but not limited to: Back Problems, Respiratory Difficulties, Heart Troubles, Recent Surgery, Pregnancy or are Easily Frightened.  
• Please read “Know Before You Go” updates.
• Come to the Chalet Ticket Booth to pick up your reserved tickets. All ticket restrictions will apply.
• All riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride. No exceptions. No refunds. 
• When picking up tickets, 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. Gloves are available for purchase at the Ticket Booth.
• Maximum limit 4 Riders Per Toboggan.
• For your protection, height and safety requirements will be enforced.
• Children 14 and younger must be accompanied on the grounds by an adult.
• Riders must stay off the loading platform and behind the yellow line until called to load onto the toboggan.
• Riders will be instructed by staff on how to load and hold onto the ropes of the toboggan.
• Riders must stay seated in the start position. Hold onto the ropes with palms out, elbows in. Pull up on the ropes and do not let go or drop your hands until you have come to a complete stop.
• Do not lean out of or rock the toboggan
• Keep legs, feet, and hands inside the toboggan and remain seated until the toboggan comes to complete stop.
• Riders must fit safely and properly on the toboggan while holding themselves in place and not potentially cause harm to themselves or others.
• Intoxicated Persons are not permitted to ride.
• Secure all loose objects on your person. If you lose your hat do not chase it. A Chalet Attendant will retrieve it for you.
• Go Pros are not permitted
• The toboggan lift is used to carry ONLY 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. No refunds, discounts, or rain checks if the toboggan lift is not operating.
• No Refunds. Tickets will not be reissued if lost or misplaced.
• The Ticket Booth closes 1 hour, and reservations end 2 hours before closing to ensure all riders get through the line by closing.
• Concession sales will end one half hour before closing.
• Tobogganing may be canceled due to weather and/or ice conditions. No rain checks or refunds once tickets have been picked up at The Ticket Booth.
• Updates will be posted on the weather update line. 440-572-9990 “6”.
• Weather conditions that may cancel tobogganing:
  • If temperatures exceed 50 degrees
  • Heavy rain,
  • Extreme wind chill
  • Real temperatures reach zero or below
  • Other varying weather condition.  
• Ride at your own Risk
• Failure to follow rules or instructions could result in injury or expulsion from the Toboggan Chutes.
• Cleveland Metroparks is not responsible for injuries or personal property.
• Section 993.08 of the Ohio Revised Code requires that riders must obey all warning and directions regarding this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor.