The Best Sled Hills In Middlesex County

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Nearly every kid in New Jersey has a snow day Friday, so get out there and enjoy it! We rounded up the best sled hills in and around Woodbridge and Middlesex County:

• Cardboard Hill in Colonia: Perennial favorite sled hill for generations 2 Sterling Dr, Colonia, NJ 07067
• Roosevelt County Park in Edison
• Watchung Circle in Edison
• Donaldson Park in Highland Park
• Cheesequake State Park in Matawan

Little bit more of a drive down the Parkway:

• Holmdel Park in Holmdel: When there is snow on the ground and conditions are safe, Holmdel Park, Longstreet Rd., Holmdel, is the place to go for sledding. Call Holmdel Park at 732-946-9562 for current sledding conditions. The Holmdel Park sled hill will open at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7.
• Telegraph Hill in Holmdel, near the PNC Bank Arts Center (our favorite)

Did we miss a great local sled hill? Contact this Patch reporter: Carly.baldwin@patch.com

You can rent cross-country skis at the ski hut at Thompson Park in Middletown. The Thompson Park Ski Hut will be open from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7.

Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Rentals Thompson Park Ski Hut, Lincroft

Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment is available for rent at the Ski Hut, conditions permitting. Skis and/or snowshoes are available on a first come, first served basis. We now offer ski equipment for children for ages 2 and up.

The Ski Hut is located adjacent to the Three Barns Parking Lot, near the off-leash dog area.

Our procedures are as follows:

• Upon arrival, check in with staff in the Ski Hut.
• Once you receive your rental equipment, you may proceed to the Theater Barn to prepare for your adventure.
• Capacity in the Ski Hut and Theater Barn is restricted. Face coverings are recommended inside buildings and social distancing must be observed in all areas.

Daily Rental Pricing:

• Ski Equipment: $20 per person; $15 per child 8 & under
• Snowshoes: $15 per pair
• Rentals are now accepting cash, check AND credit cards. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple & Samsung Pay.

For more information regarding equipment rentals, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

Cross-country ski trails are groomed at Thompson Park when there is enough snow and conditions are favorable. (Six inches or more of snow.) Here's the Cross Country Ski Trail Map for Thompson Park.

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