Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Tri-Boro

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Tri-Boro, 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

Ice Vault Arena

Address: 10 Nevins Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

Phone: (973) 628-1500

Details: A large indoor ice skating facility offering regular public skate sessions with skate rentals included in the price. Note that sessions can fill up quickly, so it’s smart to arrive early.

The Rink @ The Arena

Address: 1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Phone: (833) 263-7326

Details: This spacious indoor rink at American Dream features a fairly open public skating schedule with skate rentals and seasonal events on real ice, making it a fun winter outing without leaving too far from home.

Montclair State Ice Arena

Address: 1 Arena Dr, Little Falls Township, NJ 07424

Phone: (973) 746-7744

Details: A popular indoor rink with public skating and lessons, Montclair State Ice Arena is a reliable choice for real ice skating within about a 30 to 45-minute drive of Tri-Boro.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Campgaw Mountain

Address: 200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Phone: (201) 807-5825

Details: Campgaw Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and surface-lift snow tubing runs with varied levels of terrain when winter conditions allow. It’s about a 45 to 55-minute drive from Tri-Boro and one of the closest alpine snow day options in northern New Jersey.

Mountain Creek Resort

Address: 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462

Phone: (973) 827-2000

Details: A larger resort with skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing opportunities supported by snowmaking, Mountain Creek delivers a full winter sports experience within about a 2 to 2.5-hour drive of Tri-Boro.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in the Tri-Boro area brings chilly days and occasional snow, and when flurries settle, gentle hills and open fields around town can become ideal places for quick outdoor play and sledding. Check out these local parks to give you classic winter fun close to home.

Tri-Boro spots to consider:

• Local hills at Turkey Swamp Park become go-to sledding spots when snow accumulates, offering easy slope access for short sled runs. It's especially good for a spur-of-the-moment snow outing without an exhausting drive. (Source: Monmouth County Park System)

Further outdoors:

• Shawnee Mountain — For more reliable snow and larger sledding and snow play terrain, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in the Poconos delivers sledding and more winter fun thanks to a robust snowmaking system. It’s about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Tri-Boro.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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