New York Sledding Hills: 14 Parks That Name One

Q: Is there snow tubing in New York?

2 of the 14 hills below are published as a tubing run rather than a sledding hill, and 2 of those rent tubes on site. A tubing run usually runs to published hours and often closes for conditions, which a sledding hill rarely does.

Q: How do you know whether a hill in New York is open?

8 of the 14 hills publish a conditions page of its own, linked below. The season runs on snow cover, judged park by park, with hours changed on the day.

Q: What does New York say about sledding on its own hills?

10 of the 14 pages carry guidance from the agency that runs the hill. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation writes: Please note, both the Empire Pass and Golden Park Pass are not accepted at this location. Each of those sentences is reproduced whole on the hill it belongs to.

Q: Which state has the most designated sledding hills?

New York, with 14. Across the country 202 hills are named by the agency that runs them, spread over 35 states, and 15 states name none at all.

14

Hills a public agency names

in 13 towns

The state

Most of them named by

7 local, 7 state, 0 national forest

12

That print no charge

Empire Pass may be needed to park

2 / 2 / 0

Tubing, tow or lights

14 publish hours, 8 a conditions page

The answer

Whose website to open first in New York

New York has 14 hills that a public agency has named for sledding in writing. Of those, 7 are run by a county, metro or city park department, 7 by the state.

County, metro or city: 7
State park or forest: 7

New York splits its designations evenly between a county or city and the state, so neither one is the single website to open first.
12 of the 14 print no charge and 2 print a fee or a parking charge.
New York runs a Empire Pass, and it is not required to park at the hills below.
The season runs on snow cover, judged park by park, with hours changed on the day.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation publishes its own list

If attempting to sled at a state park or historic site, ensure it's during regular operating hours and sledding is allowed.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Grouped by who named it

All 14 New York hills

Each card opens with the agency’s own words, because that sentence is the reason the hill is on the page. Everything under it is an attribute the same agency published on the same page. Where an agency adds guidance of its own, it is quoted whole and nothing is added to it.

Named by a county or city7 hills

Sled hill

County park

Chestnut Ridge Park. Orchard Park. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Chestnut Ridge Park's winter activities include Sledding, Skiing and Tobogganing when weather permits.

Chestnut Ridge Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-8PMweather, with the hill groomed as conditions require

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Chestnut Ridge Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Toboggan chutes

County park

Chestnut Ridge Park. Orchard Park. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Chestnut Ridge Park's winter activities include Sledding, Skiing and Tobogganing when weather permits.

Chestnut Ridge Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Mon-Fri: Closed / Sat, Sun, Holidays: 10AM-4PMsnow, and different snow than the sled hill needs

A limited number of toboggans are now available for free public use; first come, first serve, when the chutes are open.

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “No more than 4 riders to a toboggan”

Conditions from the agency · Chestnut Ridge Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sled hill

County park

Akron Falls Park. Akron. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Akron Falls Park's winter activities include Sledding and Ice Skating, when weather permits.

Akron Falls Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-DUSK

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; This sledding hill is NOT supervised by parks staff; for emergencies call 911; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Akron Falls Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sled hill

County park

Como Lake Park. Lancaster. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Como Lake Park's winter activities include Sledding and Ice Skating, when weather permits.

Como Lake Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-8PM

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; This sledding hill is NOT supervised by parks staff; for emergencies call 911; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Como Lake Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sled hill

County park

Ellicott Creek Park. Tonawanda. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Ellicott Creek Park's winter activities include Sledding, when weather permits.

Ellicott Creek Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-DUSK

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; This sledding hill is NOT supervised by parks staff; for emergencies call 911; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Ellicott Creek Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sled hill

County park

Elma Meadows Golf Course. Elma. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Elma Meadows Golf Course's winter activities include Sledding and Groomed Cross Country Skiing, when weather permits.

Elma Meadows Golf Course Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-8PM

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Elma Meadows Golf Course Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sled hill

County park

Sprague Brook Park. Glenwood. Run by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Sprague Brook Park's winter activities include Sledding and Groomed Cross Country Skiing, when weather permits.

Sprague Brook Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Daily 10AM-DUSK

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry publishes this with the hill: “Hours may change due to conditions; This sledding hill is NOT supervised by parks staff; for emergencies call 911; Move quickly out of others' paths and only use designated walkways up hill; Inner tubes & plastic sleds ONLY; Sled in a SITTING position facing forward; No more than 2 persons on a sled; no interlocking of sleds downhill; Building of jumps or ramps is PROHIBITED; No pets allowed on hill during winter sports; Sledding is a potentially hazardous activity and is done at the individual's own risk”

Conditions from the agency · Sprague Brook Winter Activities, Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Named by the state7 hills

Sledding and tubing hill

State park

Fahnestock Winter Park. Carmel. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Fahnestock Winter Park offers cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding/ tubing.

Fahnestock Winter Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Tubing, tubes rented on sitewalk upSledding Pass $3Open 7 days a week 9am to 4:30pm (subject to snow availability)snow, checked daily on the park's ski conditions report

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation publishes this with the hill: “Please note, both the Empire Pass and Golden Park Pass are not accepted at this location.”

Conditions from the agency · Fahnestock Winter Park, New York State Parks

Sledding and tubing

State park

Mine Kill State Park. North Blenheim. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

In winter, visitors enjoy ice skating, tubing/sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Mine Kill State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Tubing, tubes rented on sitewalk upNo fee (courtesy of the New York Power Authority)Park is open year-round, dawn to dusk

Vehicle Entrance Fee No fee (courtesy of the New York Power Authority)

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation publishes this with the hill: “Rentals of skates, shoes, sleds and tubes are available at the office during business hours.”

Mine Kill State Park, New York State Parks

Sledding hill

State park

Beaver Island State Park. Grand Island. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Sledding: Seasonal, dawn to dusk when conditions allow.

Beaver Island State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Seasonal, dawn to dusk when conditions allow.snow conditions, as the park judges them

Beaver Island State Park, New York State Parks

Sleigh riding hill

State park

Bethpage State Park. Farmingdale. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Sleigh Riding & Cross Country Skiing (Snow Cover): 12/1 - 3/31.

Bethpage State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Sleigh Riding & Cross Country Skiing (Snow Cover): 12/1 - 3/31.snow cover, between December 1 and March 31

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation publishes this with the hill: “Steerable sleds only. Inflatables not permitted. Please call the park office before your arrival (516-249-0701)”

Bethpage State Park, New York State Parks

Hillside next to Chipmunk Loop 4

State park

Chenango Valley State Park. Chenango Forks. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Sledding is available on the hillside next to Chipmunk Loop 4, as snow conditions permit.

Chenango Valley State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Open year-round, from sunrise to sunset for day use.snow conditions, as the park judges them

Chenango Valley State Park, New York State Parks

Sledding Hill

State park

Reservoir State Park. Niagara Falls. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Soccer Fields, Driving Range, Sledding Hill - Available for use in season

Reservoir State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Open year round, dawn to dusk.

Reservoir State Park, New York State Parks

Sledding

State park

Fort Niagara State Park. Youngstown. Run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

In winter, visitors can cross-country ski, snowshoe, and sled.

Fort Niagara State Park, New York State Parks, read September 23, 2026. Read it at the source

Open year-round. Sunrise to sunset.

Fort Niagara State Park, New York State Parks

Cost and parking

What sledding costs in New York

12 of the 14 print no charge and 2 print a fee or a parking charge. Nationally 140 of the 202 hills print no charge at all, and the ones that do are nearly always the two things that cost an agency money to run: a tubing operation that rents the tube, and a tow that carries you back up.

New York runs a Empire Pass, and it is not required to park at the hills below. That distinction matters at the gate: the permit is sold for the plowed lot rather than for the slope, which is why a state can require one and still publish that the sledding itself is free.

A yellow road grader with tyre chains clearing deep snow from a forest car park beside a small concrete restroom building carrying a green permit required sign, under a low grey sky with heavily laden conifers behind — What a winter parking permit buys. Nineteen states sell one, and on almost every hill that needs it the money is for the lot being graded here rather than for the slope, which is why a state can require a permit and still print that the sledding itself is free. The sign on the building is the whole transaction, and it is posted at the entrance rather than at the hill. “Plowing the Sno-Park on OR 58”, OregonDOT, CC BY 2.0

New York sledding questions

Are there designated sledding hills in New York?

Who runs the sledding hills in New York?

Does sledding cost anything in New York?

Is there snow tubing in New York?

How do you know whether a hill in New York is open?

What does New York say about sledding on its own hills?

Which state has the most designated sledding hills?

Sledding hills in other states

New York first snow datesWhen the first measurable snow has historically arrived, which is when a hill starts to be worth the drive.New York snowpackHow much snow is actually on the ground right now, from the automated stations that measure it.New York plow trackerWhether the road to the hill has been plowed, from the state that plows it.New York cross country skiingThe groomed trail systems, which is what most state agencies publish instead of sledding.

New York read September 23, 2026 from the agency pages linked beside each hill. Hours, fees and winter parking permit prices are set season by season and a hill opens on snow rather than on a date, so the agency page linked beside each one is the thing that governs on the day. Every state is on the sledding hills hub.