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Check out these iconic Long Island sledding locations on the BEST sledding day of the year!
January 25th, 2026
Written by Emma Behrens
If you grew up on Long Island we’re sure you’ve had some incredible times at these iconic sledding locations, which Long Island does not have a shortage of!
Iaquinta Real Estate is anticipating Monday, January 26th, 2026 will be the BEST sledding day of the year and we’ve got you covered with the very first ever all-encompassing list of every sledding location on Long Island in…
1. Cedar Creek Park
Location: 3340 Merrick Rd., Seaford, NY 11783
Feels like a rollercoaster. Plenty of parking.
2. Newbridge Road Park
Location: 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore, NY 11710
Our personal favorite. One large steep hill.
3. Hempstead Lake State Park
Location: Eagle Ave., West Hempstead, NY 11552
Park in Field 3. Right by the pond. Perfect for little kids.
4. Dead Man’s Hill
Location: Exit 15 on Southern State Parkway, North Valley Stream
Proceed with caution!
5. Baldwin Harbor Park
Location: 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510
Lots of space. Close to the water.
6. Eisenhower Park
Location: 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, NY 11554
“Sled Hill” near Field 1. This park is massive.
7. Flower Hill Village Park
Location: 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
This is right near some of the hilliest parts of Long Island.
8. Grant Park
Location: 1625 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557
This is one of Nassau County’s top sledding spots.
9. Gerry Park
Location: 10 Papermill Rd., Roslyn, NY 11576
Check out the southwestern slopes next to the library. The people are nice, and kids take turn going down a gentle slope.
10. Syosset-Woodbury Community Park
Location: 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, NY 11797
Decently steep and long. Classic spot that has been popular for decades. Plenty of room.
11. Malverne High School
Location: 80 Ocean Ave., Malverne, NY 11565
Locals call this sledding location “The Pits.”
12. Herricks High School
Location: 100 Shelter Rock Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
This has some of the best hills around the area.
13. Washington Avenue Park
Location: 1410 Washington Ave., Seaford, NY 11783
Steep hills around a sunken baseball field.
14. Christopher Morley Park
Location: 500 Searingtown Road N., Roslyn, NY 11576
15. Bethpage State Park
Location: 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735
Steerable sleds only. 5 golf courses to sled on.
16. Great Neck Park District
Location: 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024
Parking is available at Kings Point Park (Redbrook Rd). For safety reasons, Sled Hill does not operate until after a snowfall has ended. One sled goes down at a time and walking back up the steps on the right to slide down again is a rule that must be followed. Hours of Operation are 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on weekends, holidays and snow-related school closings and 3-5 p.m. on school days.
17. Howard B. Mattlin Middle School
Location: 100 Washington Ave., Plainview, NY 11803
Hill between Plainview Old Bethpage John F Kennedy High School and Mattlin Middle School.
18. Suicide Hill
Location: West side of the Meadowbrook Parkway, Merrick, NY 11566
Popular steep and fast hill for thrill-seekers.
19. Plandome Country Club
Location: 145 Stonytown Road, Plandome, NY 11030
Private property.
20. Garden City Golf Club
Location: 315 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
Private property.
21. Halls Pond Park
Location: 671 Nassau Blvd #635, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Not a super popular spot.
22. Jerusalem Ave. Overpass Hill
Location: Wantagh, NY 11793
Proceed with caution!
SUFFOLK COUNTY
1. Bald Hill Cultural Park
Location: 1 Ski Run Lane, Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, NY 11738
Steep and exhilarating slopes because this was formerly a skiing location! This is one of, if not the, highest point on Long Island. Make sure to go behind Jane’s Hill in Huntington or nearby Telescope Hill.
2. Wildwood State Park
Location: 790 Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River, NY 11792
Slopes near “closed for winter” roadways.
3. Islip Grange
Location: 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville, NY 11782
Known as “The Grange” by locals. Perfect for little kids.
4. Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve
Location: 200 New Hwy., Commack, NY 11725
Parking lot available. Perfect for little kids. Smithtown residents only.
5. Herman Griem Park
Location: 54 Brown Blvd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
When you’re at the top of the hill, the steeper terrain is to the left!
6. Heckscher Park
Location: NY-25A & Prime Ave., 11 Prime Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
Small, but steep, and lengthy runs.
7. Sunshine Park
Location: 479 Town Line Rd., Commack, NY 11725
Parking lot available.
8. Heckscher State Park
Location: 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip, NY 11730
Not to be confused with Heckscher Park in Huntington. This is a far less popular spot.
9. Frazer Drive Park
Location: 4 Frazer Dr., Greenlawn, NY 11740
A must-experience spot for locals.
10. Belmont Lake State Park
Location: 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704
Perfect for little kids. Avoid the hills near the large lake!
11. Mattituck-Cutchogue High School
Location: 15125 Main Rd., Mattituck, NY 11952
Be careful as you cross the street!
12. Southampton Youth Services Rec Center
Location: 1370A Majors Path, Southampton, NY 11968
Perfect for little kids.
13. South Huntington School District Office
Location: 60 Weston St., Huntington Station, NY 11746
Perfect for little kids.
14. Hauppauge High School
Location: 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Park right in school lot on Lincoln Blvd off Vets Hwy.
15. Heritage Park
Location: 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
There is a big parking lot available. Known by locals as “The Wedge” because you can use both sides of “the wedge” for sledding.
16. William J. Byrne Memorial Park
Location: 258 Clay Pitts Rd., East Northport, NY 11731
There is a parking lot at the bottom of the hill.
17. Sachem East High School
Location: 177 Granny Rd., Farmingville, NY 11738
Easy and accessible location for families and children alike.
18. Walt Whitman High School
Location: 301 W. Hills Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746
Not a super popular location.
19. Brookhaven Town Hall
Location: 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Top-rated location. Parking available but limited.
20. Indian Hollow Primary School
Location: 151 Kings Park Rd. #1643, Commack, NY 11725
Not a super popular location.
21. Wicks Park
Location: 90 Wicks Rd., Commack, NY 11725
One of the popular sledding locations in Commack.
22. Fort Salonga Elementary School
Location: 39 Sunken Meadow Rd., Fort Salonga, NY 11768
This hill is a big hit with the kids.
23. Kings Park Psychatric Center
Location: across from Provenzano’s located at 84 E Main St, Kings Park, NY 11754
This abandoned facility is a popular sledding location for locals. Although locals report never having any issues, proceed with caution as this facility is still used for outpatient clients.
24. Sunken Meadow State Park
Location: New York State Reference Rte. 908K, Kings Park, NY 11754
Popular hills are Snake Hill and Cardiac Hill. For tubing only, sledding is too dangerous.
25. NYS Route 231 & Sunrise Highway Overpass
Location: West Islip, NY 11795
Proceed with caution!
26. Captree State Park
Location: 3500 Ocean Pkwy., Bay Shore, NY 11706
Not a super popular location.
27. Chateau at Coindre Hall
Location: 101 Browns Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
Beautiful view of a mansion overlooking Huntington Harbor. Suffolk County acquired this mansion in 1973 and has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
28. St. George’s Country Club
Location: 134 Lower Sheep Pasture Road, East Setauket, New York 11733
Additional parking available on Sheep Pasture Road. Private property.
29. Port Jefferson High School
Location: 350 Old Post Rd W, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
There is plenty of parking available. Locals refer to this location as “The Bowl.”
30. Half Hollow Hills High School East
31. Bellerose Ave Elementary School
32. Devil’s Hill
33. Coram Fire Department
Location: 303 Middle Country Rd., Coram, NY 11727
34. Smithtown Landing Golf Course
35. Koster Park Playgroud
Location: Engelke Ave., Huntington Station, NY 11746
36. Robert Clemente Park
Location: 400 Broadway, Brentwood, NY 11717
This is a favorite for many locals.
37. Pierson Middle-High School
Location: 200 Jermain Ave., Sag Harbor, NY 11963
38. Huntington Crescent Club
Location: 15 Washington Dr., Huntington, NY 11743
39. The Creek
Location: 1 Horse Hollow Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560
Be aware that this is also private property.
A local favorite.
Iaquinta Real Estate wishes you a Happy Sledding! If you visit any of the above locations, make sure to tag us on Instagram @IaquintaRealEstate and if we are missing any, make sure to message us and let us know!
Disclaimer: Access, conditions, and enforcement may vary by location, weather, and local regulations. Iaquinta Real Estate does not condone any illegal or dangerous activity and is not responsible for any injuries, whether physical or legal, that occur as a result an individual’s use of the above-referenced list.