Across SkiBig3’s three resorts, the park scene is deep. From mellow progression zones with ride-on boxes to big XL jump lines, there’s something for every rider's style and ability level. With 11 terrain parks spread across Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay, knowing where to drop first makes all the difference. This guide breaks down the best parks and freestyle features across SkiBig3 ranked by difficulty, with a few local tips to help you lap smarter, not harder.
The park setup at Banff Sunshine is stacked, with everything from beginner friendly progression parks to technical jibs and XL jumps. For spring riders, Sunshine really comes alive with creative custom builds and plenty of park events. Whether you’re learning your first 180 or dialing tricks on bigger features, Sunshine is perfect for skiers and riders keen to explore. Keep up to date with park features at Sunshine’s Park Instagram, @shredSSV.
Skill level: Beginner
Directions: Located on Goat’s Eye / Mid-Mountain. Ride Wolverine Express or Jackrabbit Quad. Park is under the Wolverine Express chairlift, skier’s left from Banff Ave (#1) to Kids Play (#10).
This is the go-to for first park laps. Think mellow pitch, small kickers, and easy-on boxes you can slide without committing too hard. Perfect for getting comfortable with your first straight airs or learning how to stay flat-based and centered on features.
Snowboarder Yosuke Mizuno doing a front boardslide in the Kids Play Park | Photo credit: Jill Scarpato
Skill level: Beginner – intermediate
Directions: Located on Lookout Mountain, ride Super Angel Express and find the park off Green Run (#34)
Springhill is where progression starts to click. You’ll find medium boxes, low rails, and approachable medium jump lines. It’s ideal for trying harder tricks and starting to add style to your riding by trying more challenging features.
Boxes in the Springhill Terrain Park | Photo credit: Royce Sihlis
Skill level: Intermediate
Directions: Located on Mount Standish, ride Strawberry Express and find the terrain park off Snowsnake (#41)
A classic Sunshine Village lap zone. More technical rail features, tubes, and creative setups start to appear here. Challenge yourself with techy jibs and rail lines, and spin, butter, and press to your heart’s desire.
Skier Mikey Hall hits an XL rail in the Strawberry Park | Photo credit: Dan Evans
Skill level: Advanced
Directions: Located on Lookout Mountain, ride the Super Angel Express up and follow Green Run (#34)
Set high on the mountain with unreal views, Divide is where things get serious. Expect a proper mix of rails, tubes, and jump lines that require speed checks, control, and commitment.
A snowboarder does a back boardslide in the Divide Terrain Park | Photo credit: Jill Scarpato
Skill level: Advanced
Directions: Ride the Super Angel Express up and follow Green Run (#34). You’ll find the Grizzly XL Park at the end of the Divide Terrain Park
If you’re chasing airtime with big takeoffs, long landings, and XL features designed for riders who want to go full send, this is your zone. Not a place for second-guessing, scope your line first then drop when you’re ready.
Two time Paralympic gold medalist Noah Elliot on the XL jumps in the Grizzly XL Park | Photo credit: Jill Scarpato
Skill level: Beginner
Directions: Ride the Juniper Express up and take Easy Street (#13) down. Find Elbow Park on skiers left under the Grizzly Gondola.
Elbow is the perfect intro park. Small kickers, flat boxes, tubes, and rainbow features make it easy to get a feel for sliding and popping without big consequences.
Skill level: Beginner
Directions: Ride the Juniper Express up and take Easy Street (#13) down. Find the Grizzly Cub Park on skiers left below the Elbow Park.
Grizzly Cub Park offers a short but fun jump line with three small kickers that’s great for working on timing, balance, and getting comfortable in the air before stepping things up.
A ride-on box in the Elbow Park | Photo credit: Royce Sihlis
Skill level: Intermediate
Directions: Ride the Glacier Express up and find the Triple Bridge Park on your skiers right.
With 14 features, the Triple Bridge park is perfect for flow and progression. Choose between rails, tubes, boxes and medium kickers to build creative lines and keep things interesting every lap.
Snowboarder Ashley Zarb hits a tube in the Triple Bridge Park | Photo credit: Dan Evans
Skill level: Advanced
Directions: Ride the Glacier Express up and find the Boulevard Park on skiers right of Easy Street
With a steeper pitch and faster approach, Boulevard brings bigger rails, more technical features, and solid jump lines. This is where you start locking in tricks and pushing consistency.
Ash Zarb on a rainbow in the Boulevard Park | Photo credit: Jill Scarpato
Skill level: Expert
Directions: Ride the Glacier Express up and find the Easy Street Park on skiers right of Easy Street (#13) beside the Boulevard Park
Don’t let the name fool you, this is the big line. L and XL jumps plus larger rail features make it the spot for riders looking to boost, spin, and stomp. Speed, commitment, and confidence are key here.
Yuki Kadano hitting the XL jumps in the Easy Street Park | Photo credit: Jill Scarpato
A tube in the Cascade Terrain Park during night skiing | Photo credit: Nick Hase
Mt. Norquay keeps things fun, accessible, and community-focused. The mixed terrain park setup is perfect for sessioning features, and it’s one of the few places you can ride park under the lights during night skiing. Night skiing runs 5-9PM on Friday and Saturday nights from late December to mid March. It’s also home to the Quay Queens who host a series of women’s ride days that create a supportive space to build freestyle skills. Keep up to date with all the Park happenings at Mt. Norquay with their Park Instagram, @banffs.backyard.
Skill level: All abilities
Directions: Ride the Cascade chair up and find the park under the lift line
The Cascade Terrain Park offers a bit of everything with kickers, rails and boxes for all levels. Whether you’re learning or lapping with friends, this park is built for progression and sessioning features at your own pace. The park features medium-sized jumps, giving you the chance to focus purely on airtime. Great for dialing grabs, working on spin progression, or just getting comfortable hitting a full jump line.
A rainbow in the Cascade Terrain Park at Mt. Norquay | Photo credit: Royce Sihlis
New to the park, or just want smoother laps? Keep these in mind:
If rails, tubes, boxes, and kickers are your thing, SkiBig3 delivers. One lift ticket gives you access to all three resorts and all 11 terrain parks, each with its own style, flow, and creative build. From first park laps to full-send jump lines, you’ll find some of the most fun and progressive freestyle terrain in the Canadian Rockies right here.
