Winter Fun Tips

Top Tips for Winter Fun in Sheffield's Parks

Preparation

• Only go sledging in daylight
• Only use a purpose made sledge, not a polythene sheet, inflatable or other substitute
• Wear suitable clothing - skateboard helmets and pads double up well for tobogganing
• Never travel head first, always control your direction and speed

Choosing a Site and Taking Care

• Never walk, skate or ski on a frozen pond or lake - snow can mask thin ice
• Never sledge near roads, pavements or near water, whether frozen or not
• Avoid excessively steep areas - choose a safe place to sledge with deep snow and without obstructions such as walls, fences, trees etc
• Make sure you have plenty of room at the end of the run to slow down and stop
• Walk back up the slope away from others who are sledging
• Take care to avoid pedestrians and dogs
• We would encourage young children to be supervised at all times
• When out playing always let someone know where you are and when you will return

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