10 Sledding Sites For Thrill-Seekers

Bergen County’s a winter wonderland, and these hills offer exciting ways to enjoy the snow.
Cheryl De Leon,
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Snow has blanketed Bergen County (and more flakes might be on the way!), so it’s time to hit the hills! Sure, Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah and Big Snow at American Dream in East Rutherford are perfect winter destinations, but there are places to feel the adrenaline without waiting in long lines.

From neighborhood slopes to town parks and even behind local schools, the county is full of sledding spots where kids (and adults!) can slide, race and laugh their way through a winter wonderland.

Whether you’re seeking a gentle hill for little ones or a fast slope for thrill-seekers, there’s a perfect patch of snow waiting for everyone, including the sites below. Bundle up, pack the cocoa and get ready to make the most of these frosty fun zones. Just remember to take general safety precautions! (A helmet never goes amiss.)

  • Atkins Glen Park, Park Ridge. The run at the Sand Pit is short, but it’s spread out so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the quick thrills. Located at Bear Brook Road.
  • Citizens Park, Ridgewood. This has been one of the village’s most popular gathering places for many generations of sledders. Located at Monroe and Godwin avenues.
  • New Milford Borough Hall, New Milford. Sledders of all ages can manage the hill behind this town’s municipal building. Located at 930 River Rd.
  • Northern Valley High School at Demarest. Bring your sled to the hill behind the school for a thrill ride. Located at 150 Knickerbocker Rd.
  • Knickerbocker Country Club, Tenafly. Locals head to the open space and hilly area in front of the club. Located at 188 Knickerbocker Rd.
  • Lincoln Woods, Rutherford. The gentle slope behind Lincoln School is a favorite neighborhood destination for residents of this town. Located on West Pierrepont Avenue.
  • Ridgefield Park High School, Ridgefield Park. If you’re from this small village and the surrounding towns, you head to RPHS after a snowstorm to enjoy one of the most memorable neighborhood hills in the county. Located at 1 Ozzie Nelson Dr.
  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Fair Lawn. Locals have dubbed the snowy fields behind this school “T.J. Hill,” which features two mounds for double the thrills. Located at 35-01 Morlot Ave.
  • Van Saun Park, Paramus. Make your way past the county zoo to find one of the most popular spots for local sleigh riders. Located at 216 E. Forest Ave.
  • Votee Park, Teaneck. There is plenty of space and a lot of hills at the township’s largest park, making it fun and easy to let loose on a snowy day. Located at Queen Anne Road and Court Street.

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