# Nyack Snow Park Family Sledding & Sierra Snow Play > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Nyack Snow Park, 41965 Nyack Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 - Ages: All ages; ideal beginner snow play for toddlers and preschoolers - Price: $25 parking fee per vehicle for snow hill access; plastic sleds and hot cocoa available at Nyack Shell - Organizer: Nyack Shell & Snow Play - Official page: https://www.placer.ca.gov/2243/Winter-Recreation - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/nyack-snow-park-family-sledding-and-sierra-snow-play--listing-14ee2eed15f6e9ee6bc8f962 ## About Perched at an elevation of approximately 5,300 feet along Interstate 80 in Placer County, Nyack Snow Park in Emigrant Gap is Sacramento's closest and most convenient mountain snow play destination, located just over an hour's drive from downtown Sacramento. The park features wide, gently sloping Sierra granite hillsides covered in deep winter snow, making it exceptionally safe and fun for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids to sled, build snowmen, and engage in snowball play. Located adjacent to the 24-hour Nyack Shell travel center, families have immediate access to indoor heated restrooms, warm convenience dining, and a well-stocked winter shop offering plastic saucers, toboggans, beanies, and hot cocoa. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The paved parking lot is maintained and cleared; sturdy all-terrain snow wagons or sleds are best for transporting gear across the snowpack. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated convenience store and cafe dining area adjacent to the parking area offer comfortable indoor booths for feeding infants and warming up chilled toes. • Age Suitability: Excellent for young toddlers up to teenagers; gentle slope grades prevent excessive runaway speed. • Sensory Tips: Crisp mountain air and bright snow glare; polarized sunglasses or ski goggles and SPF sunscreen are highly recommended for children. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Cisco Grove Family Snow Play & Tubing Hill](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/cisco-grove-family-snow-play-and-tubing-hill--listing-b52dbcacaa5bcd0ae99b5a5b) — Open on its own schedule · Cisco Grove Campground & Snow Play · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 5. 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