Sledding & Snowboarding
It is the County of Union’s intent to ensure the safety of the public while enjoying winter spots. The County has set up designated safe areas to enjoy the snow.
Patrons should be advised that certain areas of the park system should not be used for sledding due to their proximity to wooded areas, roadways, bodies of water or other park amenities that could present hazards to sledders and snowboarders.
Advisable Areas
- Briant Park in Summit
- Echo Lake Park, “Summer Arts Hill” near Springfield Avenue entrance in Westfield
- Lenape Park in Cranford (areas away from the waterway)
- Meisel Avenue Detention Basic Area in Springfield
- Unami Park in Garwood
Rules
- All areas are unattended. Patrons use them at their own risk. Patrons should use caution when participating in this activity.
- Children should be supervised at all times.
- Non-steerable devices are strongly discouraged.
- Areas are open 9:00 AM to dark, daily, when weather and ice conditions permit. The County Police may deem an area unsafe or a potential safety concert and close the area to the public.
- Sledding/snowboarding on insufficient snow can cause severe damage to the grass. Icy conditions could lead to closing of a hill.
- Sledding and snowboarding are prohibited on all County golf courses at all times.
- Snowmobiles are strictly prohibited on all County property
