Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Hillsborough

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Hillsborough, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

ProSkate Ice Arena

Address: 1000 Cornwall Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

Phone: (732) 329‑9030

Details: ProSkate Ice Arena is a popular indoor rink offering public skating, learn‑to‑skate programs, and hockey leagues. It’s a great winter activity for families or friends and is about a 25–30 minute drive from Hillsborough.

Bridgewater Sports Arena

Address: 1425 Frontier Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Phone: (908) 231‑5800

Details: Bridgewater Sports Arena features public skating sessions and seasonal events, making it a solid option for indoor winter fun near Hillsborough. The arena is approximately a 20–25 minute drive from town.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Big Snow American Dream

Address: 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Phone: (201) 330‑3900

Details: "Every day is a snow day" at Big Snow American Dream, North America’s first indoor ski and snowboarding park. The park offers year‑round winter sport fun on real snow slopes. It’s roughly an hour drive from Hillsborough when traffic allows.

Mountain Creek Resort

Address: 200 NJ‑94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462

Phone: (973) 827‑2000

Details: Mountain Creek Resort features skiing, snowboarding, and an expansive snow tubing park with lift‑served lanes. It’s one of New Jersey’s premier winter destinations and is about a 2 hour drive from Hillsborough when snow conditions permit.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

If winter weather brings snow, local parks and hills near Hillsborough become thrilling spots for sledding. Make sure to check township and park updates before heading out so you know trails and slopes are safe and accessible.

Hillsborough‑area spots to consider:

Local parks like Ann Van Middlesworth Park and South Branch Park offer hills and open grassy areas that often fill in with sledders after fresh snowfall. These spots are typically within about a 5–10 minute drive from central Hillsborough and are popular for quick winter outings. (Source: Somerset County Tourism)

Further outdoors:

Thompson Park (Monroe Township) — This sprawling county park features dedicated sledding hills when snow accumulates and lots of space for winter play, and it’s about a 40 minute drive from Hillsborough when conditions allow.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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