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The Fridge Toboggan Run


 

Waterford Oaks
Scott Lake Road
between Dixie Hwy & Watkins Lake Road
Waterford
248.975.4440

 

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Hours: 
Open to the public

Wednesday through Friday: 4 - 9:30 p.m
Saturday:  10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday:  noon - 6 p.m.

Special group hours:
NOTE: all groups require advance reservations
For affiliated groups of 100 or more:

  • Monday & Tuesday:  5 - 9 p.m.
  • Sunday:  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For groups of 20 or more:

  • Friday:  4 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or
    5 - 8 p.m.

For groups of 10 or more:

  • Wednesday or Thursday:  
    4 - 9:30 p.m.

THE FRIDGE IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

Open mid-December through mid-March, weather permitting. (When temperatures fluctuate, please be sure to call ahead for Fridge conditions.)

The Fridge will begin taking reservations for the 2008-09 season on Oct. 1, 2008.

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  • "A lot more fun than some bumpy old sledding hill!" said Detroit Free Press staff when they named The Fridge "Best Slide".
  • The Fridge was named Favorite Place to Take Kids in the Winter (Outdoors) by the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers 2007 Readers Choice Survey AND is on Hour Detroit's Top Winter Getaways List!
  • Tip: Visit The Fridge Wednesday through Friday -- the lines are shorter; more time to ride.
  • Toboggans are provided and transported by park staff. Patrons carry toboggan up three flights of stairs to top of tower.
  • Up to four riders swoosh down a 55-foot drop, and zip along 1,000 feet at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour

  •  Must be 30 inches tall to ride. Children under 43 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Old and/or washable outerwear is recommended. Mittens or gloves must be worn.  Scarves and loose clothing must be tucked in before riding.
  • Lighted Kiddie Sledding Hill with 10-foot incline is located near the Fridge. Free of charge; bring your own sled!  Safe sledding tips
  • Special group rates available by (minimum one week) prior arrangement. Minimum of 10 people on Wednesday and Thursday; minimum 20 people on Friday and Saturday. (Sorry, group rates not available on holidays.)
  • Special Savings Days for Scouts on Wednesdays; 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. 
  • Free Parking

 

  • Lookout Lodge warming building with fireplace, restrooms, concessions, TV sets and viewing areas. Select audio-visual equipment available. Rent the Lookout Lodge April - October for group functions. Perfect for "shower" parties! For reservations, call 858.0916.

 






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