Prospect Park

New York City's Children Take to the Parks to Celebrate a Snow Day!

DATE: Saturday, February 27, 2010

Parks & Recreation invites New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some free winter fun. White-capped hills around the city are open for sledding, snowman-making and more. Parks & Recreation will provide sleds and hot chocolate at selected locations across the city.

DETAILS:

Bronx
Crotona Park
Fulton Avenue and East 172nd Street
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Near the Tennis House at Prospect Park West and 9th Street
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Manhattan
Riverside Park
Riverside Drive at 103rd Street
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Queens
Lower Highland Park
Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Staten Island
Clove Lakes Park
Martling and Slosson Avenues
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

View other recommended sledding spots in parks.

Know Before You Go

Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.