Portland, Maine, Park Named Among Best Places for Sledding and Tubing in Nation

Maine has officially seen its first real snowstorm of the season. That means people can start thinking about how to enjoy all that white stuff on the ground.

Sure, Maine has got some world class skiing and snowboarding to check out. But if you're not looking to gear up and make an entire day of it, there's some other winter activities that are both family-friendly and world class.

According to Finance Buzz, Portland is home to one of the 15 best sledding and tubing hotspots in the entire country. If a day of leisure versus intensity is your cup of tea, you may want to visit Payson Park.

Payson Park is like a miniature winter oasis in a bustling neighborhood. Depending on various weather conditions, there's a litany of activities available for everyone at Payson Park. From a skiing and snowboarding terrain park to a wonderfully curated skating pond, Payson Park has a little of something for everyone.

While all of those activities have designated space at Payson Park, the real highlight is the small but mighty sledding and tubing hill. Once upon a time, it was simply a neighborhood secret. Now, people come from a fair distance away to enjoy time on the hill.

Payson Park's sledding and tubing hill has found mass appeal thanks to easy access, nearby parking, and a chance to sled and tube alongside other families in unison. On weekends after some fresh snowfall, the hill can be quite busy with people looking for their turn to sled and tube down.