February event cancelled due to heat! Winter Jam 2012 at Prospect Park, scheduled for February 4, has been cancelled due to the crazy “winter” weather we’ve been having (see: daffodils).
“It is simply too warm to make snow, and the long-range weather forecasts and current ground temperatures make it extremely unlikely that snow could be made,” Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe said in a written statement.
It’s been a weird year for winter weather around the country. Are you missing the snow?
It’s too soon to know if Winter Jam NYC 2012 will have any natural snow on the ground, but they’ll make sure there is plenty of the machine-made stuff so you can enjoy winter sports in Prospect Park. The free annual festival takes place the first Saturday of February (the one weekend the Q train work is taking a break).
You can try out winter sports like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding for the first time, right in our backyard. Equipment is provided at no cost, or bring your own. More experienced skiers and snowboarders can register to compete in the Prospect Park Jam, hosted by Red Bull.
There will also be some vendors selling snacks at the Pride of New York Winter Market, a Zagat Warming Lounge, and information about NY state ski resorts.
Winter Jam NYC
Saturday, February 4, 11am to 4pm
Prospect Park Long Meadow (by the Picnic House)
A fun way to enjoy all the now we’ve had (though they will be bringing snow makers, just in case), Winter Jam NYC returns to Prospect Park next weekend. Snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available to borrow, free snowboarding lessons (again, they’ll have equipment) for all ages will be provided, and there will be a “Pride of New York Winter Market” with free snack and refreshment samples. Also, there’s the fun Red Bull Butter Cup, where snowboarders can unleash tricks and compete for prizes (registration required).
Winter Jam NYC is presented by the NYC Parks Department, Prospect Park Alliance, and the Olympic Regional Development Authority.
Saturday, February 5
11am-4pm
The Nethermead in Prospect Park
Enter at Ocean Ave. & Lincoln Rd.
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