Hickory Hills TC

06/02/2026

National recognition for Hickory Hills! 🥏

Hickory Hills Recreation Area has been ranked #10 on UDisc’s list of the 25 Best Disc Golf Courses at Ski Areas for 2026. The ranking evaluated more than 300 ski area disc golf courses worldwide and is based on ratings from disc golfers using the UDisc platform.

Known for its challenging terrain, elevation changes, and technical layout, the Hickory Hills Disc Golf Course continues to attract players from across the region and beyond.

We are thrilled to have Hickory Hills recognized as a premier year-round recreation destination!

06/01/2026

Grateful for Coach K! Congrats and well deserved.

Our Coach John Kosstrzewa will be awarded the Biederman Award this Wednesday June 3rd at 6:30pm the Barns in the Botanical Gardens. Please come and support the person who gives so much to the Nordic Community. Congrats Coach K!

05/12/2026

Registration Opens May 13th!

Registration Opens May 13th!

In partnership with Grand Traverse Conservation District, we're excited to announce a new Hickory Hills Day Camp experience at the City's Hickory Hills Recreation Area, with registration set to open on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 8:00am.

This camp is an extension of GTCD’s long-standing Nature Day Camp, bringing the same mission-driven outdoor learning to a new, inspiring setting. Starting on June 22nd, the eight-week camp season, for ages 7-12 years old, will operate Monday - Thursday, eight hours a day with a maximum of 40 campers per weekly session.

Rooted in GTCD’s mission to lead, facilitate, and inspire exploration, appreciation, conservation, and restoration of our natural world, campers can expect hands-on exploration, nature-based play, environmental learning, and opportunities to build connections with the natural world.

For more information and registration on Wednesday, May 13th, please visit GTCD’s website: https://natureiscalling.org/hickory-hills-day-camp

05/07/2026

Join the Adventure!

The City is hiring a Hickory Hills Manager.

Learn more, https://www.traversecitymi.gov/jobs/

03/23/2026

Thank you for your support and creating memories with us this season at Hickory Hills!

03/12/2026

Come make a splash! ⛷💦

Hickory Hills Slush Cup is this Sunday, March 15th, our season closer!

Participation is free. Register in person between 11 am and 12:30 pm

Hot Chocolate and Pop: Free
All Remaining Candy, Chips, and Baked Goods: $1 each
Hot Dogs: $2
Burgers: $5

Find details at the Hill Report ➡ https://www.traversecitymi.gov/hill-report.html

03/11/2026

Freezing Rain = Frozen Ropes

Due to current weather conditions, Hickory will close at 5:30 pm today, March 11th.

03/09/2026

Hill Report

As we enter our last week for the season, warmer temperatures have resulted in closures of some slopes due to low snow coverage.

Don & Jerrry, Cherry Bomb, and Bail are closed for the season.

Check our Hill Report often this week as snow coverage is low in several locations.

https://www.traversecitymi.gov/government/city-departments/hickory-hills/hill-report.html

03/07/2026

With no skiers on the hill and warmer temperatures, we’ve made the decision to close early today, March 7th, at 5:00 p.m.

Hoping our snow conditions are preserved as we look ahead to our season closer on March 15th.

03/03/2026

Learning the Ropes!

A big thank you to employee team member Luke Boone, Interim Hickory Hills Operations Manager, for giving City Manager Benjamin Marentette a behind-the-scenes tour of the recreation area — and showing him the ropes (and the PistenBully), so to speak!

From snow operations to slope management, it’s all part of what keeps Hickory Hills running strong throughout the winter season. A big thanks to our team this year!