January 24, 2014

Central Park Winter Jam

What: Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, and I Love NY, Winter Jam NYC is a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages! Our partners at Gore Mountain will blow lots of fresh snow in the heart of Manhattan, so there will be plenty for all to enjoy!

Featured Venues


  • Lake Placid Snow Field
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Learn to Ride: Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Iams Doggie Bowl
  • Taste NY Winter Market
  • Pure Barre® Classes
Equipment provided at no cost, or bring your own snow sports gear and enjoy the terrain!

Participants in cross–country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding/skiing lessons must sign a waiver and provide photo identification before participating in any of these activities. The waivers will be provided at the event. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with photo identification to sign the waiver. Waiting lines for the activities are subject to close early. 

Iams Doggie Bowl
Bring your four-legged friends to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl, featuring:

  • An enclosed free play area
  • The Iams photo experience booth
  • Free grooming, trims and clean-ups at the Camp Canine Salon and Spa
  • An ‘Ask the Expert’ booth featuring canine behaviorists, nutritionists and others
  • A Tail-Gate cafe
  • Prizes for dogs wearing their favorite football jersey (while supplies last)
  • And more!


Other Activities

  • New York Cares Coat Drive: Bring a new or gently used winter coat to help keep New Yorkers warm.
  • The Pro2 Truck from the Red Bull Frozen Rush. The off-road truck race that took over Sunday River Resort in Maine airs on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC as part of the Red Bull Signature Series .
  • Learn with the Pros: So-Gnar Clothing Co will be supplying a group to team up with Mountain Creek for participants to learn, have fun and shred with 6 professional snowboarders from Colorado.
For more information, call (212) 360-1319.

When: Saturday January 25th, 2014  |  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Central Park, Manhattan Bandshell Area Enter at 72nd Street
FREE Snow, rain or shine!