With the snowfall piling up, it’s high time to break out the sleds, tubes and whatever else you have at your disposal.

Fortunately, hills abound in Central Oregon for those looking to combine gravity and glee. If you’re looking for something beyond your neighborhood hillock, there are several options.

In and around Bend

Let’s start with the obvious: Wanoga Sno-park, now up and going thanks to recent snow, is the place many head to get their downhill slide on. For good reason: The wide hill can accommodate a lot of tubers, sledders and more. Be aware that a sno-park permit, available at Visit Bend and outdoor retailers, is required Nov. 1 through April 30. Snowboarding, skiing and building jumps are prohibited.

Although Bend Park & Recreation District does not have an official designated sledding area, a couple of popular destinations for the good kind of downhill slide include the 12-acre Discovery Park (1315 NW Discovery Park Drive, and Drake Park (777 NW Riverside Blvd.). According to Julie Brown, the district’s communications and community relations manager, the district stresses the importance of staying well away from water and ice in both parks, along with highly recommending parental supervision of youth.

Due to safety hazards, Skyliners hill just west of Bend is closed to snow play such as sledding, according to the Deschutes National Forest.

Beyond Bend

To the east of Prineville, Ochoco National Forest is home to several sno-parks, including Mark’s Creek Sled Hill, which boasts a steep grade and enough height that people can choose their own velocity. To get there, head 28 miles east on U.S. Highway 26. Look for the sled hill just before Bandit Springs and Ochoco Divide Sno-parks.

Though Mt. Bachelor closed its tubing area a few years back, Hoodoo Ski area, located west of Sisters, is still an option for those willing and able to pay for their thrills. Hoodoo is home to Autobahn Tubing Park, and costs between $25 and $34 for all-day sledding, or $17 to $21 for 10 runs. Though the ski area opened earlier this week, the Autobahn will likely need a couple of more weeks until it can open, according to Hoodoo Ski and Recreation employee Doug Ritchie.