Best Sledding Hills in New Jersey for Families

It's cold, slippery, and—if you're talking about hitting the sledding hills—ridiculously fun. New Jersey is home to plenty of perfect sledding hills for all ages, and we've compiled this list of 26 great sledding spots throughout the state. So, once the flakes have flown, it's time to break out your sleds, bundle up (helmets recommended!), and venture out to one of these great local sledding hills in New Jersey.

Don't forget the safety check! Take a minute to make sure your chosen sledding hill isn't too steep or bumpy for your child and that there's enough of a "landing" spot so your little sledder can safely glide to a halt. Avoid spots near ponds and trees, and be sure the sledding hill doesn't end in a street or parking lot. Skip rocky hills, too.

For even more winter fun, bookmark our Guide to Winter Activities for New Jersey Families.

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​Floods Hill is South Orange's premier sledding spot. Photo by Mary Agnant

Top Sledding Hills in Northern New Jersey

1. Floods Hill in Meadowland Park – South Orange

Families from South Orange, Maplewood, and beyond head to Floods Hill for slick sledding. You can find both gentle and exhilarating slopes at this spot.

2. Atkins Glen Park – Park Ridge

This lovely spot is a deep ravine with Bear Brook cutting through it. For sledding, try the hilly, grassy area near the main road, but come early before the crowds form at this New Jersey sledding hill.

3. Echo Lake Park – Mountainside/Westfield

This huge park makes a lovely day trip in any season. On snowy days, head over to the Summer Arts Hill near Springfield Avenue in Westfield and go sledding to your heart's content.

4. Goffle Brook Park – Hawthorne

Goffle Brook is a long, narrow 103-acre park with plenty of gentle sledding hills.

5. Leonard Gordon Park – Jersey City

"Mosquito Park" is the stuff of legends, known for its steep sledding hills.

6. Lewis Morris County Park – Morris Township

Celebrate the next snow day at Lewis Morris County Park. The long sledding hill at Doe Meadow gets hearts racing as you glide.

7. Meisel Park – Springfield

On snowy days, grab your saucer and venture out to the detention basin for some epic sledding hills.

8. Samuel Nelkin County Park – Wallington

Check out the sledding hills on this 17-acre lawn. Bonus: Ice skating is permitted on the pond when the weather is cold enough.

9. Tourne County Park – Denville

Morris County residents have been heading to Tourne County Park's sledding hill for years. When it snows, the park road is closed to vehicles and open for sledding.

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Make a day of the snow at Van Saun County Park. Photo courtesy of the park

10. Van Saun County Park – Paramus

With a zoo, carousel, pony rides, an ice skating rink, and a pond, this park has it all. On snowy days, there are a few sledding hills to try here, but be sure to steer clear of trails near the trees.

Great Sledding Hills in Central Jersey

11. Buccleuch Park – New Brunswick

Located between the Raritan River and Easton Avenue, Buccleuch Park features 78 acres of rolling terrain. The designated sledding hill is located on the north side of the park, near the high-rise building. The short, moderately steep sledding hill is a popular destination and gets crowded. Weather permitting, the park also allows ice skating.

12. Cheesequake State Park – Matawan

Sledding is allowed on the hill next to the Hooks Creek Lake parking lot, and cross-country skiing is permitted on the fields. The sledding hill is on the shorter side and has both smooth and bumpy lanes.

13. Donaldson Park – Highland Park

Located on the banks of the Raritan River, the 90-acre Donaldson Park has a designated sledding hill at the end of South 2nd Avenue. Head there for some slippery winter fun!

14. Holmdel Park – ​Holmdel

Holmdel Park has a great sledding hill near the pond, and you can ice skate on the pond when the ice is more than 5-inches thick. Note that the designated, mid-length sledding hill can get pretty crowded and lines can build leading up to the hill, so plan to arrive early!

15. Monmouth Battlefield State Park – ​Manalapan

Monmouth Battlefield State Park is both beautiful and historically significant. When the snow falls, the park is the perfect place to do some sledding. The sledding hill is long but not steep, making for a fun ride. The park also allows cross-country skiing when the ground is snow-covered.

16. Oak Glenn Park – ​Howell

The long sledding hill is right across from the park, between the library and the police department.

17. Round Valley Recreation Area – ​Lebanon

This enormous 3,600-acre park has a long, bumpy sledding hill (aka Toboggan Hill). Come back in the summer to swim in the beautiful, clear lake and play on the sandy beach!

18. Thompson Park – Monroe Township

Grab your sled and head to the sledding hill near the Grove 4 picnic area, the park's official sledding hill. With long, unobstructed hills, Thompson Park is perfect for sledding and snowboarding. The sledding hills are not too steep, making them perfect for sledders of all ages.

19. Woodlot Park – Monmouth Junction

There's a sledding hill near the baseball fields at Woodlot Park that's perfect for kids. It's not too steep and has a gentle gliding area at the bottom.

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Head to the sledding hills of South Jersey for a snow day! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

Best Sledding Hills in South Jersey

20. Chestnut Branch Park – Mantua

Sledding is popular in this sprawling park. Come back for the scenic trails and butterfly garden in the spring.

21. Fort Mott State Park – Pennsville

This old fort housed troops through the 1920s and is now open to visitors. On the nature trail, you'll find Fort Mott State Park's rolling hills, which are perfect for sledding and tubing.

22. Laurel Acres Park – Mount Laurel

This designated sledding hill is a good one. Located near a parking lot, the gentle, long slope delights younger children.

23. Memorial Park – Cinnaminson

Around 2011, Cinnaminson built a large sledding hill from recycled compost and discarded soil, and it's been attracting locals on snowy days ever since. Memorial Hill is great for kids of all ages.

24. Millcreek Park – Willingboro

This 14-acre park has two playgrounds and lots of open space. In the winter, it's the place to be for sledding with young kids, thanks to its large, gentle sledding hill.

25. Centennial Field – Haddonfield

Ideal for younger children and first-time sledders, the short incline of this sledding hill is still exhilarating but ends in a football field making it safer for novice sledders.

26. Stokes Hill – Moorestown

Located on Main Street, this giant, gently sloping sledding hill attracts hoards of children when it snows.

Originally published in 2021.