Brooklyn’s Best Sledding Hills After NYC’s Massive Blizzard

BROOKLYN, NY — The record-breaking blizzard that slammed the city yesterday has transformed Brooklyn into a sledder’s paradise, blanketing the borough in deep snow just in time to take over your favorite hills.

Home to more designated sledding spots than anywhere else in New York City, Brooklyn is now fully coated after the massive storm dropped well over half a foot of snow, turning parks and playgrounds into steep, powdery runs.

The National Weather Service reported that parts of the borough were pummeled with roughly 22.5 inches of snow, rivaling totals in some of New York City’s snowiest neighborhoods during the massive blizzard. In Queens, snowfall at LaGuardia Airport and JFK Airport reached similar levels, grounding hundreds of flights as the powerful winter storm swept through the city.

Although classes are back in session, forecasters say the snow should remain on the ground through the end of the week.

Here are some of the top places to go sledding:

Fort Greene Park

Location: Interior of the park at Willoughby Avenue

One of Brooklyn’s most popular sledding destinations, featuring steep hills that usually draw crowds after major snowfalls.

Highland Park

Location: Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue

A spacious park on the Brooklyn-Queens border with long, open slopes ideal for extended sled runs.

Lincoln Terrace Park

Location: Between Buffalo and Rochester avenues, adjacent to the Eastern Parkway service road

A family-friendly sledding area in Crown Heights with manageable hills for younger kids.

Owl’s Head Park

Location: Colonial Road and 68th Street

Known for some of the borough’s steepest hills, this park is perfect for thrill-seekers looking for speed, with views of the New York skyline and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Prospect Park

Location: Near the Tennis House at Prospect Park West and 9th Street

Brooklyn’s premier sledding hotspot, with wide hills that become packed with families after big storms.

Sunset Park

Location: Interior of the park between 42nd and 43rd streets

This 24.5-acre park sits between 42nd and 43rd streets and, as one of the highest points in Brooklyn, offers a sled ride with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.

Do you know of another great sledding hill in Brooklyn? Let us know in the comments.