Help Us Keep Optimist Hill Snow Park Thriving
Make a Difference This Winter—Support Your Local Snow Park!
As the winter season approaches, we’re reaching out to ask for your support to keep Optimist Hill Snow Park running and accessible to everyone in our community. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to provide affordable, local winter experiences—but we need your help now more than ever.
Why Your Support Matters
Did you know that tickets, rentals and concession sales only cover about 80% of the hill’s annual expenses? The remaining 20% relies on the kindness of our community members like you. Every donation helps us continue providing opportunities for families, individuals, and youth to enjoy winter activities together.
Your donation today will help us:
- Provide affordable winter fun for families who may not otherwise have the chance to experience skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
- Support community-building activities, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together for memorable winter experiences.
- Maintain and improve the hill’s facilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
Hear From Our Supporters
Brad Sylvester outgoing board chair and longtime volunteer, shares why Optimist Hill is more than just a place for winter sports:
“I remember one winter afternoon when I saw a group of kids skiing for the first time. They were hesitant at first, but soon their laughter filled the air as they slid down the hill. Watching them gain confidence and seeing their faces light up reminded me why we do what we do. Optimist Hill is about more than just a hill—it’s about creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors, regardless of their circumstances.”
Your support allows us to continue providing these life-changing experiences, making Optimist Hill a place where everyone feels welcome and included.
Ways to Give
1. Purchase lift passes, then “round up” at the till. Every dollar helps!
2. Purchase season passes
3. Buy hill gift cards for friends and family
4. Become a hill sponsor a tube or a ski/tube lane
5. Donate online by credit card:
Click the “Donate Now” button at the bottom right corner of this page.
6. Mail in cheque, payable to:
Optimist Snow Park Community Development Corp (OSP CDC)
PO Box 27027,
RPO Grosvenor Park,
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9
All donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.
7. Volunteer with Us!
Optimist Hill at Diefenbaker Park includes a 70-foot hill with groomed lanes for snow-tubing, skiing and snowboarding, terrain park, and two magic carpets (conveyor lifts) for an easy commute to the top of the hill. We’re committed to an inclusive, accessible, and affordable facility for everyone. To do so, we need volunteers like you!
Once Optimist Hill is open for the season, hours will be Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 8pm, Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10am – 8pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm, weather permitting and volunteers are needed to help in the tube zone, checking lift passes, handing out rental tubes, directing customer traffic and helping clean and tidy the chalet.
Fill out this Volunteer Registration Form and email it to [email protected] As our thank you to you, you’ll receive one FREE lift pass at the end of each volunteer shift.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Every donation, big or small, directly supports the hill’s operations, programming, and maintenance. With your help, we can continue creating lasting memories and ensuring that everyone in our community has access to fun, healthy, and affordable winter activities.
Please consider making your donation today—your generosity will have an immediate impact.
Thank you for your continued support!
Together, we can make this winter one to remember.
