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Winter Fun: Sledding & Skating in Morris County

Find all the local sledding & outdoor skating spots!

By West Morris Macaroni Kid January 26, 2026

We've received a hefty snowfall this past weekend, and more snow is surely on the way! Make those memories and bundle up the kids for a sledding or skating outing near you. Get all the ingredients ready for hot chocolate when you return from your outdoor fun. Here’s a list of local popular sledding and outdoor skating areas that your family can explore:

POPULAR SLEDDING LOCATIONS
  • Behind St. Clare’s hospital in Denville
  • Tourne Park in Boonton
  • Tower Hill Sled Run in Mountain Lakes
  • Knoll Country Club in Parsippany
  • Jacob Park in Morristown
  • Jockey Hollow in Morristown (designated areas)
  • Greenview Park in Pequannock
  • Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley (designated areas are posted)
  • Hopatcong State Park in Landing
  • Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township (areas from Mendham overlook to ballfield)
  • Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown
  • Black River Fields (across from the Chester pool, and Black River Middle School)
  • Chubb Park in Chester
  • Chester Grove Street Park
  • Schooley’s Mountain Park, Long Valley
  • Village Green Apartment Complex Golf Course in Budd Lake

POPULAR OUTDOOR SKATING LOCATIONS

  • Chubb Park, Chester
  • Palmer Park, Long Valley
  • Mountain Valley Park Pond (the Mud hole), Mendham
  • Turkey Brook Park, Mount Olive
  • The Ice Skating Pond at the Tannery Parking Area (off Grand Avenue), Hackettstown

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