Bundle up and head to Central Park for a variety of terrain: Pilgrim Hill (72nd Street and 5th Avenue) offers a more exciting ride, while Cedar Hill (enter between 76th and 79th Streets at 5th Avenue) is great for slightly more timid sledders. centralparknyc.org
Riverside Park offers routes that will thrill both beginner (smaller hills at 92nd and 103rd streets) and more confident sledders (Hippo Playground at 91st Street). At a New York Parks “snow day,” the parks department sponsors events such as snowball fights and free hot cocoa. riversideparknyc.org
Close to Gracie Mansion, Carl Schurz Park is an Upper East Side gem, with fewer crowds than other popular spots. 79th Street and York Avenue, carlschurzparknyc.org
For some great sledding in Prospect Park, head to the hill near the Tennis House at 9th Street and Prospect Park West. nycgovparks.org
The Bronx’s Van Cortlandt Park has over 1,000 acres, giving kids space to enjoy frolicking in the snow and down the hills. Van Cortlandt Park South between Broadway and Jerome Avenue, vcpark.org
Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn boasts four different hills to choose from for sledders of all abilities and confidence levels. Myrtle Avenue and De Kalb Avenue between Washington Park and St. Edward’s Street, nycparks.org
Located in Queens, Crocheron Park is a great place to sled if you want to avoid crowds. The hills’ inclines vary from a moderate pitch to a steeper one for pro sledders. 214th Street and 35th Avenue, Queens, nycgovparks.org
Highbridge Park in Washington Heights offers sledding with a view of the city’s oldest standing bridge. Remember to watch out while gliding down and enjoying the view! West 155th Street and Dyckman Street, nycparksgov.org
Even more winter fun:
For our 2015 guide to ice skating, click here.
For our 2015 guide to tea and hot chocolate, click here.
For our 2015 guide to winter carnivals, click here.
For our 2015 guide to indoor games, click here.
For our 2015 guide to crafts and creative workshops, click here.
For our 2015 guide to museums, click here.
