Best Places to Go Sledding and Tubing for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

Just off I-90 at exit 53, you’ll find The Summit at Snoqualmie’s tubing center, a hugely popular destination with kids and grown-ups alike. You can either walk back to the top of the hill or ride your tube back up on the magic carpet. The Summit recommends children be at least 3 years old for tubing, but families with younger children may still try it. Tip: Children less than 44 inches tall can ride double with a parent. Personal sledding devices are prohibited.

Status: The Summit Tubing Park opened Dec. 13 and tickets are on sale now. Check the website or Facebook page for status changes. 

Cost: Regular admission is $42 to $52 for a one-hour, 45-minute session, including a tube, for children and adults 44 inches and taller. Child tickets (no tube, ride in lap) are $20 and must be purchased with an adult ticket. Only one child ticket can be purchased per adult ticket. Important: Tickets are not available for purchase at the tubing park. All tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Since 2024, parking passes are required for all lots, from Alpental to Summit East. See the website for details and prices. 

Hours: Hours are determined by weather conditions. During winter break and other school closures, the tubing area is generally open weekdays; otherwise, it is open only Friday through Sunday and holidays. Check the website for updates on hours and conditions. 

Warm up: There is a small café on-site that serves hot chocolate and snacks from a walk-up window. Porta-potties are located in the parking lot near the ticket pick-up booth and café. 

For seating and more options, the Silver Fir Day Lodge is nearby (though a bit of a walk). One exit down I-90, exit 52, you can enjoy microbrews from Dru Bru Brewery.

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