Central Park To Become Winter Sports Wonderland For Snow Jam 2017

CENTRAL PARK, NY — For four hours on Saturday Jan. 28 the Central Park Bandshell will more closely resemble a scene on a ski mountain than an urban park. Snow, rain or shine, the Gore Mountain Ski Resort will return to Central Park for Snow Jam 2017, and they'll be bringing plenty of snow with them.

After Gore Mountain has covered the bandshell area in a nice coat of powder, New Yorkers will be able to enjoy a free winter sports festival at the Central Park Bandshell from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., according to a press release.

The activities for this year's Snow Jam include:

• A new activity called Arctic Golf (whatever that is);
• Snowshoeing;
• Snowboarding and skiing lessons;
• Live entertainment (Ray King the Bucket Drummer and Industrial Rhythm);
• Taste NY hut & market
• A food market;
• Food trucks.

All winter sports equipment will be rented free of cost, but if participants want to bring their own equipment that is allowed. Participants in cross–country skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding or skiing lessons must sign a waiver and minors will have to have a legal guardian present, according to the Parks Department.

Photo courtesy of Parks Department