Most people stayed indoors during Sunday’s snowstorm — but it also sent winter-loving sledders to Central Park.
The joy and exhilaration of enthusiastic sledders is second to none — but there is nothing awesome about the mess left behind when the calm follows the storm.
A sea of discarded “sleds” (actual sleds, plastic lids, plastic storage boxes, cardboard boxes and other items used for sledding) was seen near Central Park’s Cherry Hill Tuesday morning — the remnants of Sunday’s storm.
After snow storms, there is often a “sled graveyard” where things used as “sleds” are left behind. Sledding trails were still visible near where the items were discarded near Cherry Hill.
The discarded sleds were strewn throughout a considerable area.
In a statement, the Parks Department said:
“We love seeing New Yorkers get creative after a snowfall—using everything from sleds and garbage can lids and even pizza boxes to hit the hills in parks. That creativity is part of what makes this city special!
“We ask that once the fun is over, New Yorkers take their sleds and makeshift rides home with them. If that’s not possible, place them next to a trash can so our staff can easily pick them up. A little extra care helps keep our parks clean, safe, and ready for everyone to enjoy.”