Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Jefferson
Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season
Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Jefferson, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.
⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun
Skylands Ice World
Address: 2765 NJ‑23, Stockholm, NJ 07460
Phone: (973) 347‑6611
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Details: Skylands Ice World offers public skating sessions, lessons, and open skate hours throughout the winter season. It’s a well‑loved indoor rink with a lively community atmosphere and plenty of space for both casual skaters and more experienced riders.
Ice Vault Arena
Address: 10 Nevins Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Phone: (973) 839‑5650
Details: Ice Vault Arena features multiple indoor rinks with public skating sessions, figure skating programs, and hockey leagues. It’s a popular destination for winter skating fun and learning to skate, offering plenty of session times for visitors from Jefferson.
🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips
Mountain Creek Resort
Address: 200 NJ‑94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Phone: (973) 827‑2000
Details: Mountain Creek Resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with trails for all levels and terrain parks for more advanced riders. It’s one of northern New Jersey’s most frequented winter sports destinations. Given that it's just a 45-minute drive, it makes for a scenic day trip from Jefferson.
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
Address: 200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: (201) 529‑4945
Details: Campgaw Mountain Ski Area provides skiing and tubing with snowmaking and beginner terrain, perfect for a quick winter adventure. It’s a convenient choice for a half‑ or full‑day winter outing from Jefferson with options for lessons and family‑friendly snow play. The ski area is about a 45-minute drive from Jefferson.
☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots
Winter around Jefferson brings brisk temperatures and the occasional snowfall, turning local parks and natural areas into spots for outdoor play. When snow accumulates, gentle hills and open fields create easy places for sledding, quick walks, or simple snow games close to town.
Jefferson area spots to consider:
Sparta Glen Park features gentle hills and open green space that locals often use for sledding and casual snow play after a snowfall. It’s located in neighboring Sparta, about a 10–15 minute drive from Jefferson, and works well for quick winter outings close to town. (Source: All Trails)
Further outdoors:
High Point State Park — For more reliable snow coverage and larger sledding or winter outdoor play options, head north into Sussex County parks such as the hills around High Point State Park or Wawayanda State Park. These areas offer steeper slopes, scenic trails, and expansive snow play territory when winter weather delivers deeper snowfalls, usually about a 45 to 60-minute drive from Jefferson.
Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!
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