Wondering where to go sledding in Brooklyn? We put together an overview of the best sledding hills in our neighborhoods, including those in Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and beyond.
Prospect Park
Prospect Park has some of Brooklyn’s best sledding hills. Here are some of the top spots:
- Long Meadow | Enter at Grand Army Plaza | Nearly one mile long, Long Meadow is actually the longest stretch of uninterrupted meadow in any urban park in the United States, making it a perfect spot for sledding.
- Tennis House Hills | Enter at 9th Street and cross West Drive | Try the slopes coming down from the park’s Tennis House.
- Lookout Hill | Enter at Vanderbilt Street and walk northeast toward Wellhouse Drive | The highest point in Prospect Park, Lookout Hill is an obvious spot for sledding! This hill is best for bigger kids.
- Drummer’s Grove | Enter at Ocean Avenue & Parkside Avenue | There is a small hill across East Drive. Located near the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, pair your sledding adventure with ice skating at one of the two rinks!
- Picnic House | Enter at 5th Street | Try the hills around the picturesque Picnic House! Located conveniently close to restrooms inside the Picnic House, as well as the nearby Litchfield Villa.
- Nethermead | Any entrance | Located in the center of the park, Nethermead is a rolling meadow that makes for perfect sledding in the winter.
Brooklyn Heights
- Hillside Park | Brooklyn Heights residents recommend sledding at this small dog park on Columbia Heights between Middagh and Vine Streets. Just keep in mind that dogs and children share the park on snowy days.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Much of Brooklyn Bridge Park consists of flat piers, with few spots for sledding. However, there are a few hills that are options for first-time sledders.
- Main Street Lawn | Located directly under the Manhattan Bridge and next to the Pirate Ship Playground, this small hill is a picturesque spot that is easily accessed from DUMBO. There are also bathrooms located behind the hill in the park’s Environmental Education Center.
- Pier 1 Bridge View Lawn | Facing the Fulton Ferry Landing, this mild slope is an option for toddlers and young children.
- Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn | Facing New York Harbor, this hill on the other side of Pier 1 offers another spot for sledding.
- Pier 5 Uplands | A steeper option in the park, the Pier 5 Uplands is a small lawn with more of an incline for sledders.
DUMBO
- Clumber Corner | Located on Washington Street near Cadman Plaza, this hill slopes down from the BQE, and is quite steep! While this is a favorite spot for many local families, it’s best for ages 5+ due to the incline of the hill.
Sunset Park
- Sunset Park | Some great sledding can be found in Sunset Park, between 42nd and 43rd Streets. There is a long, steep hill with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Bathrooms are located inside the Sunset Park Recreation Center, at the Seventh Avenue end of the park.
Bay Ridge
- Owl’s Head Park | Many have called Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge the best sledding spot in Brooklyn. There is one steep hill called “Dead Man’s Hill,” plus a few other, smaller hills, and it generally doesn’t get too crowded. Enter at Colonial Road and 68th Street. There are public restrooms located at 68th St between Narrows Avenue & Bliss Terrace.
- Shore Road Park | Located at Shore Road and 97th Street, Shore Road Park is another option in Bay Ridge, with smaller hills for young children.
Governors Island
- Discovery Hill, Grassy Hill & Slide Hill | A short ferry ride will bring you to “The Hills” on Governors Island, which are 70 feet above sea level. Governors Island is accessible by ferry daily year-round: take the ferry from the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan (all passengers ride free on Saturdays and Sundays before 11am) or take NYC Ferry, which makes stops on the Lower East Side, Wall Street, and along the Brooklyn waterfront. More information about ferries can be found here.
Updated: January 3, 2024.
