Oak Hill Park is on the west side of St. Louis Park and abuts Louisiana Oaks Park. It has family friendly amenities that include a playground, a splash pad, and sports fields. In the winter, families can ice skate and sled. There is also room to to picnic with both tables and shelters. Oak Hill is one of the parks in St. Louis Park that offers free Wi-Fi in its picnic and park shelters. The playground is compact with a cute tree-house theme. The floor is woodchip and their are park benches for parents who want to rest while the kids play. Besides the possibility of a splash pad party (see above), this park has Building Rental available. Park buildings can accommodate up to 20 people. Rentals are by the hour and residents receive a discount. There are also two shelters available for summer rentals, accommodation 40 people at the Central Shelter and 100 people at the Main Shelter. Note that the city does not reserve shelters on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day. On these days use is open on a first-come, first-served basis. A damage deposit is required on any of these rentals. The city-designated sledding area is a favorite with locals. The hill is lit after dark (usually 4:30 to 8:45 pm) and is convenient to the parking lot. Park in the lot along Rhode Island Avenue. The city also maintains a lighted skating rink at this park. The warming house at this location sells hot cocoa for $2 a cup during open hours. For more places to skate during the winter months:Related Articles:
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