Spend the day playing in the snow in East River Park on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Winter Jam. This annual event will feature a 70-foot Snow Flume for sledding, a professional snowboarding competition on a 90-foot tall Snowscraper structure, a winter snowfield with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, a snowman making contest, a Warming Hut with free samples from NY State farmers and producers, performances from the high flying Skyriders, live music, and more. Winter Jam ‘09 is FREE, and all winter sports equipment will be provided, including tubes for sledding, snow shoes, and cross-country skis.

Event Details:
The Future of Snowboarding Invitational
Sledding on a 70-foot long Snow Flume (line closes at 3:30 p.m.)
A snow sculpture contest*
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot in the contest).
Ice climbing wall
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing*
High flying trampoline entertainment from The Skyriders
Pride of NY Warming Hut & Winter Market
Live music from Apollo Run, Dujeous, and more!
*Weather Permitting

Directions:
Subway:
F, V to 2nd Avenue – Lower East Side, walk East on Houston, and cross pedestrian bridge into East River Park.
F, J, M, Z to Essex Street – Delancey Street, walk North on Essex, walk East on Houston, and cross pedestrian bridge into East River Park.
Bus: M14D