Bloomington is home to one of the Midwest's premier ski jumping sites. Hyland Hills Ski Area is the host to several regional competitions and more than 34,000 ski lessons annually.

The ski area, owned and operated by Three Rivers Park District, is nestled within the 1,000-acre Hyland Lake Park Reserve. Winter sports enthusiasts love Hyland Hills Ski Area as it is the place for downhill skiing and snowboarding in the metro area. The terrain park is full of progressive and innovative features and they are known for some of the best snowmaking and grooming in the Midwest. Hyland Lake Park Reserve also offers extensive winter recreational activities including lighted cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails and a Nordic ski jumping complex.