Popular Sleds or Sledding Devices for Kids

Saucers: They are very inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use. They they offer little or no steering control, though because they are lightweight, are easy to carry uphill.

Toboggans: They come in a variety of types and different costs, from the basic toboggan to the more expensive models with steering wheels. They are sleds without runners, and come in either wood or plastic models.

Classic Sleds: These the traditional sleds like the Flexible Flyer with runners and front end steering.

Inflatable Snow Sleds and Tubes: With a protective blanket of air, they offer a more comfortable and smoother ride. The drawback is that control of steering and speed is more difficult and can be more prone to injuries.

Tips For Safe Sledding

In recent years, some NJ Parks have shut down their sledding slopes as a result of serious injuries and lawsuits. Some of these parks have had injuries caused by teens looking to have a "scary" downhill experience. To ensure your child has a safe and fun sledding experience, follow these recommendations:

1. Purchase a sled with some steering control.
2. Have your child wear protective clothing including a bicycle helmet and protective pads, and gloves. Though helmets are not required in New Jersey for sledding, it's a good safe practice for children to wear helmets.
3. Closely supervise children. Be alert to other sledders. Proceed down the hill when there are no faster, more aggressive sledders right behind your child. Unsupervised children and teens are more likely to try dangerous stunts that can cause injury to themselves and others.

When available, the sledding hills have been provided with telephone numbers. It is suggested that you call ahead to verify snow conditions, facilities, access permission, and other important information.

Northern NJ Snow Sledding Hills

Allamuchy Mountain State Park
800 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ
908-852-3790
A 7,000 acre designated natural area, they are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Atkins Glen Park
Freemount Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ
201-573-1800

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Camp Dawson
Montville, NJ
Sledding was closed down in 2010 and is no longer permitted at this park.

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Chubb Park
Route 24
Chester, NJ
908-879-5100

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Duke Island Park
Old York Road
Bridgewater, NJ
908-722-7779
A gentle slope that runs from near Old York Road down into the park.

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Echo Lake Park
1165 Globe Avenue
Mountainside, NJ
908-527-4900
Parking is available close by. From the road, walk up the hill, sledding is safe and slopes gently away from the road.

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Flood's Hill
Meadowbrook Lane
South Orange, NJ
973-378-7754
Located adjacent to Meadowland Park and The Baird Community Center, it's one of the most popular sledding areas in NJ.

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Francis A. Byrne Golf Course
1100 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ
Sledding is no longer permitted on Essex County Golf Courses

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Hopatcong State Park
Lakeside Boulevard
Landing, NJ
973-398-7010

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Lewis Morris County Park
270 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ
973-267-4351

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Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ
973-962-7031
Sledding is permitted on two hills in the Ringwood Manor section.

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Round Valley Recreation Area
Rt. 22E
Annandale, NJ
908-236-6355

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Samuel Nelkin County Park
Rose Street,
Wallington, NJ
(973) 778-6184

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South Mountain Reservation
Brookside Dr.
West Orange/Millburn, NJ
973-857-8530
This is a big park with a lot of hills to sled. The hill along Brookside Drive is very popular. Parking is available on Brookside Drive.

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Citizens Park
N. Monroe Ave
Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 592-8118
The slopes have two levels that can be fun for both beginning children and the more adventurous older kids.

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Sussex County Community College
One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ

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Tourne County Park
98 McCaffrey Lane
Boonton, NJ
(973)326-7631
A portion of the park road is closed on snowy days and designates it an official sledding hill.

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Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Avenue
River Edge, NJ
201-261-7312

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Vorhees State Park
251 County Road
Glenn Gardner, NJ
(908) 638-8572

Central NJ Snow Sledding Hills

Buccleuch Park
Between the Raritan River and Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
(732) 745-5112

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Cheesequake State Park
300 Gordon Road
Matawan, NJ
732-566-2161
Sledding is permitted on the hill adjacent to the Hooks Creek Lake parking area.

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East Brunswick High School
380 Cranbury Rd
East Brunswick, NJ
Sledding on the Hill behind the High School. Snow jumps are regularly made by the locals.

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Holmdel Park
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel, NJ
732-946-9562
One of the best places for kids snow sledding in Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore. The park is open for sledding when there is two or more inches of snow on the ground. Park hours are from 8am-7pm, Sunday through Thursday, and from 8am-9pm Friday and Saturday.

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Monmouth Battlefield State Park
16 Business Route 33
Manalapan, NJ
732-462-9616
Open daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Bath rooms are inside the visitor center

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Thompson Park
Forsgate Drive
Jamesburg
Monroe Township
(732) 745-3936
Has a very long run down a gentle slope

Southern NJ Snow Sledding Hills

Chestnut Branch Park
Main St. & Center St.
Mantua Township
856-415-9999
Rest rooms are located in the building near the pavilion.

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Fort Mott State Park
454 Fort Mott Road
Pennsville, NJ
856-935-3218

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St. Patrick's Elementary School
211 Cooper Street
Woodbury
Not crowded with plenty of parking available.

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Bunker Hill Road
Woodcrest, Cherry Hill
A gentle hill, great for kids under 13 years of age.

 

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