Contest - Name the New Sled Hill

Name the new sled hill in Chino Park!

A brand-new sled hill is opening winter of 2026 in Chino Park, 630 Illinois Blvd., right behind the new Fire Station 21 building, and we’re asking residents to help us name the Village’s newest winter attraction! Contest winners will have the opportunity to be recognized during the Fire Station Open House on Saturday Oct. 10, ride in a fire truck, and help cut the ribbon at the grand opening celebration.

Contest Timeline

  • Monday, Aug. 3 – Friday, Aug. 28: Contest submission form will open.
  • Monday, Aug. 31 – Friday, Sept. 4: a staff committee and the Mayor’s Office narrow down submissions to their top favorites.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 8: The top submitted names are announced on the Village’s website and social media channels.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday Sept. 18: Public voting takes place to choose the best of the top submissions.
  • Monday, Sept. 21: The winner will be notified, and arrangements will be made for recognition at the Fire Station Open House and a ribbon cutting event.
  • Sat. Oct. 10: The winning sled hill name will be revealed at the Fire Station 21 Open House.
  • TBD: Grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Contest Guidelines

  • Winning participant(s) must be a Hoffman Estates resident(s) or attend a school in Hoffman Estates.
  • Please limit submissions to 40 characters or less.
  • Submissions that include profanity or other inappropriate language will not be considered.
  • Politically inspired names (including phrases, slogans or plays on politicians' names) will not be considered.
  • The sled hill name can’t include your own name.
  • Names or words protected by copyright or trademark will not be considered.
  • If multiple people submit the same name, the person who submits the name first will be credited.
  • Village of Hoffman Estates employees and family members are excluded from participating in the contest.
  • By submitting your entry, you agree to allow the Village of Hoffman Estates to use your submitted entry in a public and official capacity.
  • Name(s) of the winning participant(s) will be shared in a news release, on the Village's website, through eNews, social media and other communications channels.
  • If your sled hill name is selected as the winner, you will be notified by phone or email.
  • Winner(s) will get to take a ride in a fire truck and help cut the ribbon at the grand opening celebration for the sled hill.
  • Village staff and the Mayor's Office reserve the right to make adjustments to name submissions.