What do you think about when it snows?  Most people think about showels and salt, horrible commute and wet feet.  Not me.  I think about sledding.  Yes, sledding.  Unfortunately, it only snows about 1.5 times a year on average in our area.  If you miss it, the odds are you will not get another chance till next year.

Next question: where to go sledding on Staten Island?  I have read people naming Clove Lake Park and Silver Lake Park among several other golf courses as their favorites.  Personally, I have found Arthur von Briesen Park to suit all my sledding needs.

Pros: Not crowded (not too many people know about it), all types of hills (from small for the little ones to the bigger and scarier rides for older kids).

Cons: There are some trees (wearing a helmet is always a good idea), fenses at the end of some rides.

Another reason why everybody should keep a sled in the house: it is much more fun to go grocery shopping this way.  Instead of leaving your child at home watching cartoons or taking them to the store just to hear them whine as you are caring heavy bags, consider putting your kid on a sled together with all the heavy load.  They will get the satisfaction of helping you, while getting a sled ride at the same time!